Here we are a few days into August and I am just very much unwinding from an incredible July. It was SOOO busy with music for me with some stellar shows! My heart is super happy with my band and…
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Aug 4 2022
Rising Tide Trails & Tunes: Women in Song at the Molly Kool Centre
Just a note to let you know that this weekend on August 13th I'll be opening for Reeny Smith for the Rising Tide Trails & Tunes: Women in Song at the Molly Kool Centre in ALMA NB. Get your tickets!! About this event Headliner Reeny Smith is joined by supporting act Jaclyn Reinhart in the historic Molly Kool Center for an intimate concert. Since releasing her first in EP in 2015, “I Am Reeny,” Reeny Smith’s powerful voice and vibrant, emotional rollercoaster of a stage show have solidified her as one of the most enthralling artists in Canada. Smith says the thing she’s the proudest of is developing her craft as a songwriter and being recognized for all of the hard work she’s put into the depth and realism of her work. Saint John, New Brunswick-based Jaclyn Reinhart is a no-holds-barred roots-rock singer/songwriter who chronicles a chaotic period in her life on her new EP Sleep With Ghosts; in the direct, unflinching style that’s made her one of Canada’s most promising new roots rock artists. In the last year, she has toured across the Maritimes and Ontario, both solo and with her band, who put on an energetic and interactive show that add compelling rhythmic and harmonic dimensions to Jaclyn’s songs. Their on-stage chemistry is truly infectious, and they put on an electrifying live show that is not to be missed.
JR Live
Official Music Video - Rearview
New Single Listen to "Takes a Little Time" on Spotify
New Single Listen to "Rearview" on Spotify
Jaclyn Reinhart
Sleep With Ghosts (EP)
Saint John, New Brunswick-based Jaclyn Reinhart is a no-holds-barred roots-rock singer/songwriter whose influences include Americana icons such as Sheryl Crow and Tom Petty.. On her new EP Sleep With Ghosts, Jaclyn chronicles a chaotic period in her life in the direct, unflinching style that’s made her one of Canada’s most promising new roots rock artists. In the last year, she has toured across the Maritimes and Ontario, both solo and with her band, who put on an energetic and interactive show that add compelling rhythmic and harmonic dimensions to Jaclyn’s songs. Their on-stage chemistry is truly infectious, and they put on an electrifying live show that is not to be missed.
Jaclyn says making Sleep With Ghosts was one of the most cathartic experiences she’s ever had. “The growth that I have felt as a writer and vocalist is something I can’t really define other than saying that if you listen to my last album from 2016 we are two completely different women.” That sense of confidence clearly shines through on “Last Disaster,” an edgy rocker co-written with Andy Brown that details the start of the healing process after leaving an abusive relationship. A similar theme is the foundation of “Rearview,” co-written with Kim Williams and delivered in a more pop-friendly style.
"A significant step forward for this New Brunswick singer-songwriter, who put out an album and an E.P. in the 2010s. Now with a lot more confidence and development, Reinhart has worked hard finding the right framing for her personal lyrics. The result is a rootsier sound with tighter arrangements and some fine hooks and catchy choruses." - Bob Mersereau - Top 100 Canadian Blog
Here is a sampling of Jaclyn’s development and career highlights:
- Released Single "Rearview" and debuted on Exclaim! Eh, List Exclaim! Eh, List August 27, 2021
- Released Single, Takes a Little Time debuted Exclaim! Eh, List September 17, 2021
- Music Video for "Rearview" released October 1, 2021 (Over 5000 views to date)
- Released EP Sleep with Ghosts October 15, 2021
- Sleep with Ghosts debuted on Exclaim! Eh, List Oct 15, 2021
- Sleep with Ghosts featured on Roots Music Canada, Amplify Magazine, The Sound Cafe and the Tinnitist
- Recent tour of Ontario (Toronto, London and Owen Sound)
- East Coast Top 30 CIOE 97.5FM - 8 weeks
- Featured on CBC Shift and CBC East Coast Music Hour
Mar 28 2022
Post Show Thank YOU!
Thank you all so much for making the "Not So Late Show with Jaclyn Reinhart & the Fire Signs" happen. RE-play will be ready in about a week for ticket holders.
As an added bonus we have a group called…
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Jan 23 2022
A solution to missing out on Social Media Posts
Let's face it, social media is an amazing tool but also very throttled by the algorithm, cluttered with ads, memes and there is only so much room in a news feeds and FYPs for information along with notifications for invites…
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Dec 22 2021
Another one for the books - Farewell to 2021
I feel like every year I say "well that was one for the books". This year was no different. To take inventory of my year here is the breakdown.
- Started a band (The Fire Signs)
- Started a long-term relationship
- Started…
Nov 10 2021
#Behindthemusic - Saint John String Quartet
#behindthemusic
“Sleep with Ghosts” is not only is this the name of my newly released 5 song EP it is the Title Track of the record. I wrote it with Tyler Lombard while I was in Toronto during a session…
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Oct 26 2021
JR Ontario Tour debrief
I am now home from five days in Ontario, 3 gigs, and 817.7kms in a rental car!
This was my first out-of-province tour with two solo shows and a full band performance too.
What a whirlwind!
My band flew in…
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Aug 30 2021
When I look in my "Rearview" 
I have so many great things to reflect on in the creation of my upcoming EP "Sleep with Ghosts" Now that I have released the first single "Rearview" I can talk about it a little more openly!!!
This album and…
May 7 2021
Self Love and Style - Podcast
Over the past few years, the theme of my life has been on a radical self-love and acceptance journey as Amanda Hanson of Simplystylish.ca calls it. I worked with Amanda for helping me style my new album photoshoot and stage.
…
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Oct 14 2020
My year without alcohol - A reflection
My year without alcohol
Today is my one year soberiversary. Let me tell you more and how I came to this lifestyle change. This is only a slice of the story intended to bring you up to speed of my…
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Oct 7 2020
How's that album coming you ask?
There has been this thing I've been working on that you may have heard about. Oh yes, my new 5 song EP! Back in the winter I successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign amidst the beginnings of a global pandemic! I…
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Mar 26 2020
107% of Goal Fan Funding COMPLETE!
Here is a quick note with my final numbers!
85 Supporters
107% of Goal
$2575 of $2400 raised in 30 days
My heart = Very happy!
Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Website will go back to normal…
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Mar 20 2020
You keep me moving forward
One week ago I seriously considered ending my crowdfunding campaign after the world seemed to be turned upside down! I was at 88% and thought well I can make this work. Although I was feeling very grateful to have got…
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Mar 13 2020
What a day!
Well I haven't hustled for more recording money since this morning. Its been quite an information day regarding this pandemic and now with school being closed for the next two weeks I need to figure out my own family plan…
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Mar 2 2020
Week one update
Week one in the bag and what an emotional week it was! It's a lot of mental space to hold on top of being a single mom, working for myself with an already overactive brain! I'm not complaining it is…
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Feb 23 2020
Blog #1 You make my dreams a reality
You make my dreams a reality. I’m writing this the night before I officially launch my crowdfunding campaign and I am scared but also excited! The fact that you’re even reading these words is enough to make me happy.
I…
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