EP53: Jeni Grouws "Diet Coke & Dive Bars!"

About this episode

Jeni Grouws discusses her transition to a solo artist, her experiences in music, and her upcoming album.

Meet Jeni Grouws! This bluesy rootsy guitar-playing singer-songwriter came by to update us on her recent transition to being a solo artist, including her move to Omaha and artist residency there, and her upcoming new album. We also talk about her start in playing music with Avey Grouws Band, her former career in radio, motherhood, dive bars, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned at the end for a taste of her song "Old Dive Bar" and head to our YouTube channel on May 14th for the full performance. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com

People in this episode

Guest: Jeni Grouws

Topics covered

• music
• solo artist
• artist residency
• motherhood
• dive bars
• album release

Keywords

• Jeni Grouws
• music
• solo artist
• Omaha
• dive bars
• Avey Grouws Band
• Old Dive Bar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Avey Grouws Band

Books & works: Old Dive Bar

Places: Omaha, Des Moines

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