"Jen Korte blew into Colorado from Austin, Texas in 2005. She came guided by the momentum of Americana and Caribbean rhythms, a prowess for distinctively intricate guitar lines, and the grit and power of a Western storm in her voice. Since forming her Denver-based band, The Loss, Korte has been mesmerizing audiences at festivals and concerts across Colorado, for over 15 years."
Jen Korte is a self-taught award winning musician, producer, collaborator, events planner, actress and educator. She has played every venue or festival from Red Rocks to the Caribbean with her band, Jen Korte and The Loss, and her solo project, Lady Gang, and has opened for such acts as The Pharcyde, Too Short, Nappy Roots, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Flobots, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bitch, Tegan and Sarah, and many more. She also fronts the band The Dirty Femmes: A Tribute To the Violent Femmes and has opened and sang with The Violent Femmes at Denver Botanic Gardens in 2018.
She was featured in March 2022 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as an exhibitor on looping, composition, and guitar tone as part of the international exhibit "Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World."
She is an innovative collaborator and show conceptualizer, and has written music for aerial troupes, podcasts, film and television. She is currently writing as immersive show called "Ascension" with local filmmaker and gallery owner, Fa'al Ali.
She is an LGBTQIA+ rights advocate and is the co-owner of a lesbian social monthly meet up group called Hip Chicks Out. Hip Chicks Out was established 17 years ago as an opportunity for lesbians to explore their city in large groups and to connect with one another. It was passed down to Jen and her business partner, Sarah Slaton, in 2020. Together they throw PRIDE events, monthly meetups and queer networking events.
She also volunteers for Girls Rock Denver and is a musical mentor that teaches production, guitar, and song writing to women of all ages. She has also spoken at leadership conferences for young women who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
Awards:
Best Singer Songwriter of Denver 2019 : Lady Gang
Best Folk Band of Denver 2018: Jen Korte & The Loss
Best Tribute Band of 2013: The Dirty Femmes: A Celebration Of The Violent Femmes
Nominations:
Recording Academy (The Grammys) Member Nomination: Currently being reviewed
Best Singer Songwriter 2008, 2009, 2015, 2017
Best Tribute Band: The Dirty Femmes - 2012, 2013
Best Hip Hop Band: Def Knock 2018
CURRENT PROJECTS
Lady Gang (Hip Hop/Rock) - 2018-PRESENT
Jen Korte & The Loss (Latin/Reggae/Rock) 2008-PRESENT
Sega Nemesis (90s and 2000s Music) 2019- PRESENT
The Dirty Femmes: A Celebration of the Violent Femmes
2012-PRESENT
Hervana (All female Nirvana tribute that only plays the MTV Unplugged Album - 2019 (Special Event Show)
Winifreds Playlist - 2021 - Present
PAST PROJECTS
Teacup Gorilla (Instrumental Rock/Shoegaze) - 2016-2017
Def Knock (9 Piece Hip Hop Band)- 2016-2018
The Gin Doctors (90's Music) -2016-2018
Tribute to the Cranberries - 2018
Tribute to Billie Holiday - 2015
Tribute to GAP BAND - 2015
Tribute to Women in 90s Hip Hop and R &B - 2010
Jen Korte is a self-taught award winning musician, producer, collaborator, events planner, actress and educator. She has played every venue or festival from Red Rocks to the Caribbean with her band, Jen Korte and The Loss, and her solo project, Lady Gang, and has opened for such acts as The Pharcyde, Too Short, Nappy Roots, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Flobots, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bitch, Tegan and Sarah, and many more. She also fronts the band The Dirty Femmes: A Tribute To the Violent Femmes and has opened and sang with The Violent Femmes at Denver Botanic Gardens in 2018.
She was featured in March 2022 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as an exhibitor on looping, composition, and guitar tone as part of the international exhibit "Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World."
She is an innovative collaborator and show conceptualizer, and has written music for aerial troupes, podcasts, film and television. She is currently writing as immersive show called "Ascension" with local filmmaker and gallery owner, Fa'al Ali.
She is an LGBTQIA+ rights advocate and is the co-owner of a lesbian social monthly meet up group called Hip Chicks Out. Hip Chicks Out was established 17 years ago as an opportunity for lesbians to explore their city in large groups and to connect with one another. It was passed down to Jen and her business partner, Sarah Slaton, in 2020. Together they throw PRIDE events, monthly meetups and queer networking events.
She also volunteers for Girls Rock Denver and is a musical mentor that teaches production, guitar, and song writing to women of all ages. She has also spoken at leadership conferences for young women who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
Awards:
Best Singer Songwriter of Denver 2019 : Lady Gang
Best Folk Band of Denver 2018: Jen Korte & The Loss
Best Tribute Band of 2013: The Dirty Femmes: A Celebration Of The Violent Femmes
Nominations:
Recording Academy (The Grammys) Member Nomination: Currently being reviewed
Best Singer Songwriter 2008, 2009, 2015, 2017
Best Tribute Band: The Dirty Femmes - 2012, 2013
Best Hip Hop Band: Def Knock 2018
CURRENT PROJECTS
Lady Gang (Hip Hop/Rock) - 2018-PRESENT
Jen Korte & The Loss (Latin/Reggae/Rock) 2008-PRESENT
Sega Nemesis (90s and 2000s Music) 2019- PRESENT
The Dirty Femmes: A Celebration of the Violent Femmes
2012-PRESENT
Hervana (All female Nirvana tribute that only plays the MTV Unplugged Album - 2019 (Special Event Show)
Winifreds Playlist - 2021 - Present
PAST PROJECTS
Teacup Gorilla (Instrumental Rock/Shoegaze) - 2016-2017
Def Knock (9 Piece Hip Hop Band)- 2016-2018
The Gin Doctors (90's Music) -2016-2018
Tribute to the Cranberries - 2018
Tribute to Billie Holiday - 2015
Tribute to GAP BAND - 2015
Tribute to Women in 90s Hip Hop and R &B - 2010
