Come hang out with local songwriters and enjoy a special evening with special guest speaker Jeni Grouws, who will share key insights into how to get started writing a song and overcoming writer’s block.
This workshop will also include a feedback session at the end where you can share an original song and allow others to share their input.
This workshop can be attended in-person or virtually.
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More About our Guest Speaker
Jeni Grouws is an accomplished singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work as both a solo artist and co-founder of the roots rock band Avey Grouws Band (AGB). She started songwriting in 2008 after a suggestion from her therapist, leading to the release of her solo EP Scenic Route. Since then, Jeni has made significant strides in her career, with AGB earning notable success, including two top ten Billboard Blues charting albums, The Devil May Care (#10) and Tell Tale Heart (#7).
The band also triumphed as two time winners of the Iowa Blues Challenge and two time semifinalists at the International Blues Challenge. Sharing the marquee, and sometimes the stage with names like Keb’ Mo’, Buddy Guy, Beth Hart, Walter Trout, Fantastic Negrito, Shemekia Copeland, and more has marked Avey Grouws Band as exciting newcomers in the roots rock and blues scenes.
Jeni's songwriting has garnered recognition as well, winning top honors in both the 2020 Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition and the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. Throughout her career, she has continued to write prolifically, working on a range of projects while maintaining a busy touring schedule. In September 2024, she relocated to Omaha for a residency with Playing with Fire, where she will focus on songwriting until May 2025.
Whether performing solo, with the Jeni Grouws Band, or in Avey Grouws Band, Jeni uses lyrics, melody and her ability to connect with her audiences to create a lasting impression. “It’s been a while since a vocalist gave me the chills. Grouws digs deep and you can’t turn away. She’s a belter with deep rooted soul.” (Martine Ehrenclou/ Rock and Blues Muse) “Jeni Grouws is a remarkably demonstrative vocalist, fully capable of delivering sturdy rockers, blustery blues, or...a tender heartfelt ballad.” (Lee Zimmerman/Goldmine Magazine)