Jeremy Facknitz didn't even pick up a guitar and begin writing songs until he was 18 years old. His aunt, a songwriter herself, passed down her old Yamaha acoustic to Jeremy as Christmas gift. Within a few short months, the Michigan native found himself competing in local talent shows and jamming in various basement bands. In 1997 he made the trek upstairs and joined the Detroit-based band 'The Ottomans' (2001 Best New Alternative Band, Detroit Music Awards). Jeremy played bass guitar in the project, was the main music contributor to the groups compositions. After 'The Ottomans' parted ways in 2002, Jeremy and brother Jarod formed under the moniker 'Standing Room Only' and shared their not-so-subtle mix of deadly serious and comedic songs with intimate coffee shop gatherings throughout the mid-west. Since going solo in September 2003, Jeremy has lived and played all over the United States. Having completed U.S. mini-tours in 2006 and 2008, Jeremy is touring the entire United States in 2010 tour to support his new album, "Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". You can follow his tour at his blog address, www.jeremyfacknitz.blogspot.com.  Jeremy is currently living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he's performing and teaching lessons. He's also moonlighting as bassist for the Detroit band "Beaten By Yuri" (see www.myspace.com/beatenbyyuri).
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
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The authorized biography of Jeremy Erick Facknitz
Singer/songwriter * Performer * Teacher * Sports watcher * Food eater * Day sleeper
"Jeremy Facknitz is a one-man acoustic act with the panache needed to become a star,  armed with a melodic voice and a truckload of charisma..." - Sydney Hamilton, Colorado Springs Independent