Jennifer Martin began performing the moment she was born. She produced shows for every family gathering. She appeared in every school program from kindergarten through high school. Influenced by the music of Ian and Sylvia, Bob Dylan and John Stewart, she formed a folk duo in college with Morgan Vice. Jennifer moved to NYC to continue her education at Columbia University. It was there that she began her professional musical career at the famous Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village.

Jennifer and Morgan worked many clubs in the city. Jennifer began playing bass. They were recruited by the Bitter End College Coffee House Circuit and performed at colleges and universities throughout the US.

As the college coffee house scene began dying out, Jennifer began to experiment with the new country rock style of music influenced by The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Jennifer moved to Toronto, Canada and established a successful country band, Jennifer Martin and High Gear. They were the opening act at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern for such greats as Kitty Wells, Bill Anderson and Ian Tyson. They traveled extensively in Canada performing in logging camps, Canadian prison and lots and lots of club.