Jackaro

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jackaro is formerly a Minneapolis/St. Paul based trio that began performing as the duo Bird In The Hand in Berkeley, California in 1996.They once consisted of two vocalists with acoustic guitars (Jenna & Annie), percussionist Dan Capecchi and a bassist. For the 3 plus years, they attended college in the Twin Cities area, performing at local coffee houses and the like, as well as returning to the Berkeley, Ca. area to perform at venues including La Pena, from which the photo above was taken (the photographer is unnamed). During the duos last year in St. Paul, MN., they produced their third release, which is the above mentioned CD "no matter the sleeping hour.

After their completion of college, Annie and Jenna headed west once again. Dan got married and headed to New England, and I have no idea what happened to the bassist.

Performing original compositions with roots in folk, country, blue, and rock & roll, they address social and personal issues, drawing an audience diverse in age and experience. They have a mailing list of over 600 Minnesota fans. Their first recording, released in May of 1997, has sold over nine hundred copies in both Minneosota and California. They have performed with groups such as The Bemouli Effect, Anne Weiss, and Rebecca Riots, Jerree Small, Brenda Weiler, Bobby Lamma, Tina (of Tina and the B-Side Movement), and Mason Jennings. Their first CD, "prop open the side door" was released in 1999. Copies of this CD are available directly from the trio.

Jenna Conrad, co-founder of bird in the hand, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist from Berkeley, California. She has also studied classical cello for ten years and was a guest performer with the I'll Be Right Home Honey Band. She studied guitar with Lisa Zeiler of Rebecca Riots. .

Annie Silverstein, co-founder of bird in the hand, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist from Berkeley, California. She studied guitar with Lisa Zeiler and taught guitar at Casa de los Ninos. in El Cerrito; California for a year.

Dan Capecchi, percussionist and backing vocalist, is a Minnesota native. As a former member of Beads he has performed at venues such as The Fine Line, The Cabooze, Biscuits & Blues, The Terminal Bar, The Quest, 5 Corners Saloon, and Harmony Park. He has also performed in the Walker Arts Center's "Out There " series as a member of Pepperfoot and played in multiple pit orchestras in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the Performing Arts in the summer of 1998 as a percussionist. He has studied jazz, classical, rudimentary, and African percussion for ten years under Conway Villars, Joe Holmquist, and Sowah Mens..

	bird in the hand
	self titled cassette - 1997
		Side One Filling the Hole The Perfect Time Forest on Her Mind Running for Home Weak With You Reason Side Two Fist Full of Stones Feet on the Ground I Don't Mind Guitar Girl The Kiss Between Us
	Produced by: Lisa Zeiler and bird in the hand Words and Music by: Annie Silverstein andJenna Conrad

bird in the hand CD
debut CD - 1999

the songs

all I can say
nameless
my left pocket
falling again
special guest kermit
one more
apology
hold
nest to nothing
seventh cigarette
crow hill
morning song

words and music: jenna conrad and annie silverstein
all songs arranged by: bird in the hand
engineered by: Mayim Alpert
mastered by: Brian Tester and
Jake Mandell
authorized post midnight productions

The information above and below is not up to date, and this page is not official or necessarily approved by bird in the hand. I became aware of this group around the fall of 1998, when they came to the coffee house I book, and were looking for gigs. At that point, the cassette was out and I was totally excited about their music. Bird In The Hand's long awaited CD debut, "prop open the side door" was well worth the wait indeed.

As they continued with their college educations and summer vacations, I was happy to book them whenever possible. They are still going at it, and performing when their educations will allow. If you've made it this far and found this page, you may also find them on the coffee house calendar within this site. For my money, bird in the hand are as engaging and talented as so many acts that are out today. Keep an eye on this group, I think they will go places, and you may want to watch them rise.

8.18.03

It's been some time since I posted any information about Annie and Jenna. Annie and Jenna departed the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN more than a year. I will post any new information as I receive it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bob Jensen
Ginkgo Coffeehouse
St. Paul, MN

Appearances:

San Francisco Bay Area

La Pena (Berkeley)

Anne Kong's Pig Farm (Berkeley)

Simple Pleasures (SF)

Main Street Station (Guemville)

Mamas Royal Cafe (Mill Valley)

Java Jones (LaFayette)

Berkeley Store Gallery (Berkeley)

St. Mikes (Palo Alto)

8th St. Depot (SF)

Little Planet Cafe (Berkeley),

Spasso's Coffee Shot) (Berkeley)

UC Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)

Her Land Bookstore (Santa

UC Berkeley (Berkeley)

Twin Cities Area

Dunn Bros.
(Wayzata, Lake St. & Grand Ave).

Napoleon’s French Bakery

Coffee News Café

Gathering Grounds

Macalester College

Ginkgo Coffeehouse

Gustavis Adolphus College

Festivals

The Bishop's Ball
(9 Grace Cathedral
(SF, CA)

Rock For Choice
(St. Paul, MN)

Women in the Arts
Tribute Concert
(St Paul, Mn)

Hopland Women’s Festival
(Hopland, CA)

Women’s Weekend Festival
(Guernville, CA)

Hidden Villa Spring Fair
(Los Altos, CA)