Jennifer Condos is an American bass guitarist known primarily for her session and live performance work. She has contributed to the recordings and live performances of many well-known artists.

Biography

Condos was a founding member of the band

Tito & Tarantula Tito & Tarantula is an American chicano rock/blues rock band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1992 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tito Larriva. The band is best known for its songs "After Dark", "Back to the House That Love Built", "Strang ...

and remained with it from 1993–1999. She appeared on their first two albums. In 1986, Condos was a member of the band that backed

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vocalist

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when she toured in support of her album ''Rock a Little''. Condos is a member of the Band of Sweethearts, which includes Brad Meinerding (guitar), Eric Heywood (pedal steel guitar), and

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. They frequently accompany

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. Condos has been a member of

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's touring band with

, Eric Heywood, and

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. In 2016, Condos worked with

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, Jay Bellerose, and

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to record the score of the '' Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'' series on

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Discography

As a member of
Tito & Tarantula Tito & Tarantula is an American chicano rock/blues rock band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1992 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tito Larriva. The band is best known for its songs "After Dark", "Back to the House That Love Built", "Strang ...

* 1997: ''

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'' (Cockroach) * 1999: '' Hungry Sally & Other Killer Lullabies'' (Cockroach)

As composer

* 1987: Various artists – ''Back to the Beach'' (Columbia) – track 3, "Sign of Love" (co-written with Mark Goldenberg) * 1991:

Susanna Hoffs Susanna Lee Hoffs (born January 17, 1959) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress. With Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, she founded the Bangles in 1981. Their debut album, ''All Over the Place (The Bangles album), All Over ...

– ''

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'' (Columbia) – track 11, "Made of Stone" (co-written with Susanna Hoffs and David Kahne)

As producer

* 2013: Charlie Faye – ''You Were Fine, You Weren't Even Lonely'' (Wine And Nut)

Also appears on

1983–1999

* 1983: Jess Tolan – ''Jess Tolan'' (Thoroughbred) * 1985:

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– ''

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'' (

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) on track 6, "Bodies And Souls" * 1986: Graham Grace – ''Shining Knight'' (

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) * 1986:

Jackson Browne Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist who has sold over 30 million albums in the United States. Emerging as a teenage songwriter in mid-1960s Los Angeles, he had his ...

– '' Lives in the Balance'' (

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) * 1987:

– ''Live at Red Rocks'' DVD (Sony) * 1988:

Karla Bonoff Karla Bonoff (born December 27, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter. While Bonoff has released a number of albums, she is primarily known for her songwriting. Bonoff's songs include "Home", covered by Bonnie Raitt, " Tell Me Why" by Wynonna Ju ...

– ''

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'' ( MusicMasters) * 1988: Parthenon Huxley – ''Sunny Nights'' (Columbia) * 1990: Tom Borton – ''Dancing with Tigers'' (Mesa/Blue Moon) * 1992: E – '' A Man Called E'' (

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) * 1993:

Holly Near Holly Near (born June 6, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist. Family Holly Near was born in Ukiah, California, United States, and was raised on a ranch in Potter Valley, California. She has two sisters, Ti ...

– ''Musical Highlights from the Play Fire in the Rain'' (Calico Tracks) * 1995:

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American Rock music, rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nicknamed "the Boss", Springsteen has released 21 studio albums spanning six decades; most of his albums feature th ...

– ''

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'' ( Columbia) on track 10, "Across the Border" * 1996:

Amy Sky Amy Sky (born 24 September 1960) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host. Sky started classical music lessons at the age of five, and plays piano, guitar, cello and recorder. She has a degree from t ...

– ''Cool Rain'' (BMG) * 1997:

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– ''

'' (

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) * 1997:

Jann Arden Jann Arden (born Jann Arden Anne Richards; March 27, 1962) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, author and actress. She is best known for her signature ballads, " Could I Be Your Girl" and " Insensitive", which is her biggest hit to date, as well ...

– '' Happy?'' ( A&M) * 1999: Be Five – ''Trying to Forget'' (Renaissance) * 1999:

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– ''

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'' (

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) * 1999: various artists – '' Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons'' (Almo) on track 11, "A Song for You"

2000–2005

* 2000:

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– ''

'' (

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) * 2000: Jann Arden – ''Blood Red Cherry'' (

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) * 2001:

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– ''

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'' ( Lost Highway) * 2001: Glen Phillips – '' Abulum'' (Brick Red) * 2001:

Whiskeytown Whiskeytown was an American alternative country band formed in 1994 from Raleigh, North Carolina. Fronted by Ryan Adams, the group included members Caitlin Cary, Phil Wandscher, Eric "Skillet" Gilmore, and Mike Daly. They disbanded in 2000 ...

– ''

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'' (Lost Highway) * 2003:

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– ''Heartbreak Hill'' (Sugar Hill) * 2003:

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– ''Eastmountainsouth'' (DreamWorks) * 2003: Joe Henry – '' Tiny Voices'' (

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) * 2003: Teitur – ''Poetry & Aeroplanes'' (Universal) * 2004: Mutual Admiration Society – '' Mutual Admiration Society'' ( Sugar Hill) * 2004: various artists – '' Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: The Original Soundtrack'' (

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) on track 18, "Calling" * 2005: Ryan Adams – '' 29'' (Lost Highway) on track 7, "The Sadness"

2007–2009

* 2006: Dan Bern – ''Breathe'' (Messenger) * 2006: Parthenon Huxley – ''Mile High Fan'' ( Not Lame) * 2007: The Naked Brothers Band – '' The Naked Brothers Band'' (Columbia) * 2007: Patrick Park – '' Everyone's in Everyone'' (Curb Appeal) * 2007: various artists – '' Endless Highway: The Music of The Band'' ( 429 Records) on track 9, "Stage Fright" * 2008: Greg Copeland – ''Diana and James'' (Inside) * 2008:

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– '' Elephants...Teeth Sinking into Heart'' (

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) on track 1–02 "What If I Leave" * 2008:

– '' Don't Do Anything'' (Nonesuch) * 2008: Ray La Montagne – '' Gossip in the Grain'' (RCA), drums, vocals * 2009: Joe Henry – '' Blood from Stars'' (ANTI–) * 2009: Pete Droge and Elaine Summers (as the Droge & Summers Blend) – ''Volume One'' (Puzzle Tree)

2010–present

* 2010:

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– ''Born on Earth'' (Megaforce) * 2010:

– '' God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise'' (RCA / Stone Dwarf / RED) * 2011:

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– ''Stretch Limousine on Fire'' (

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) * 2011:

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– ''

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'' (

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) * 2011: Sam Phillips '' Cameras in the Sky'' * 2011: Sam Phillips – ''Solid State'' * 2012:

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– ''Thankful N' Thoughtful'' (ANTI–) * 2013:

– ''Meet Me at the Edge of the World'' (Great Speckled Dog) * 2013: Sam Phillips '' Push Any Button'' (Littlebox) * 2014: Joe Henry – '' Invisible Hour'' (Work Song) * 2015: Bony King – ''Wild Flowers'' (Pias) * 2015:

– '' Standing in the Breach'' (

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) * 2016:

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– '' This Path Tonight'' (Blue Castle) * 2017:

Tift Merritt Catherine Tift Merritt (born January 8, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released seven studio albums, two for Lost Highway Records, two for Fantasy Records, and three for Yep Roc Records. Early life and education Me ...

– ''Stitch Of The World'' (

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) * 2019 :

Moya Brennan Moya Brennan (born Máire Philomena Ní Bhraonáin on 4 August 1952), also known as Máire Brennan, is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist. She is the sister of the musical artist known as Enya. She began performing pr ...

(with Cormac De Barra) – ''Timeless''

References

External links

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Biography

Discography

As a member of Tito & Tarantula Tito & Tarantula is an American chicano rock/blues rock band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1992 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tito Larriva. The band is best known for its songs "After Dark", "Back to the House That Love Built", "Strang ...

As composer

As producer

Also appears on

1983–1999

2000–2005

2007–2009

2010–present

References

External links

As a member of
Tito & Tarantula Tito & Tarantula is an American chicano rock/blues rock band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1992 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tito Larriva. The band is best known for its songs "After Dark", "Back to the House That Love Built", "Strang ...