Making waves in the music business shouldn’t be much of a surprise when you've got talent like Sherri does. Between releasing her debut album, Faces, Memories, Places, on 5 Minute Walk and sharing the stage with bands such as Model Engine, Dimestore Prophets, and Dryve, Jongeward has created quite a buzz for herself...
what is the #1 song you're most
proud of on the new album?
"Hmmm. I'd have to say "Restore". It
has a lot of personal meaning. We recorded the music live, with the cello,
guitar, percussion, etc.. We all just sat in a room and did it live. I really feel
that the emotion got captured."
how did you get hooked up
with 5 Minute Walk Records?
"I've known Frank Tate (label head)
for a while. I had sent out a demo and talked to different groups of people,
and I just really like where he's coming from."
what is your
number one influence?
"Wow. Just...life, real-life situations. Things
that inspire me to write."
who are your top three fave
bands?
"Innocence Mission, I like them a lot. Let's see...I really like
those "At the Foot of the Cross" albums. Oh yeah, and Pedro the Lion is
really good. I love David Bazaan's songs.
how was it like
working with Aaron Sprinkle (ex-poor old lu, now Rose Blossom
Punch)?
"Really cool. He produced it and played electric guitar. His
dad played acoustic guitar and even accompanies me on stage. Watch out for
Rose Blossom Punch, it's going to be awesome."
and now, for (whirl)'s heavy deep theological question of the month...what's your favorite Saturday morning cartoon, past or present? "The old black and white Mickey Mouse cartoons, definitely."
