Artist Profile: Ethan Senger

The first time you hear Ethan Senger perform, you will likely be surprised at his level of guitar mastery and the warm, mature voice that comes out of this looks-younger-than-he-is 21-year-old musician who has been performing in the metro Atlanta area since he was a child.

A Woodstock native, Senger is a passionate singer/songwriter and 3rd generation guitarist who is fully immersed in his music career, having played public venues, festivals, and private events throughout the north Georgia music scene as well as playing shows in Florida and Tennessee. He performs as a solo artist and with his band, Blind Jive.

Since his parents are both musicians, Senger was exposed to music at a very early age and began learning to play guitar and honing his vocal skills when he was seven years old. His first guitar influences were Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and his initial vocal influence was Steve Perry of Journey. Senger is currently inspired by artists including John Mayer, Marcus King, the Goo Goo Dolls, Rob Thomas, Noah Gunderson, U2, and The Police.

Senger’s originals can best be described as a blend of pop/rock and contemporary singer/songwriter, infused with interesting flourishes of jazz and blues guitar. He recently released his self-titled debut EP, which is available on all major streaming platforms. Collectively, the four songs on his EP have garnered more than 114,000 streams on Spotify from listeners all over the world.

When asked about what inspires his songwriting, Senger said, “Other people’s music has always inspired me to write and find a good song within myself. When I’m truly captivated by something musically, it’s refreshing because you can become jaded or picky when it’s something you’re heavily involved in on a daily basis. I like songwriting with clever wording that keeps you guessing and discovering new things with each listen.”

When pressed to choose his personal favorite song from his EP, Senger selected “Something Inside,” about which a reviewer from ReverbNation said, “His vocals are beautiful. There’s a strong resonance about his voice that’s so evocative. The melody is so pretty, also. The whole song is gorgeous, actually. The lyrics are creative and interesting. It’s his voice that ‘makes’ the song though — haunting and really sticks in your head and very distinct and different.”

In addition to performing live to support himself, Senger also enjoys giving back through music. He has performed shows to raise money for nonprofit organizations such as Concert for a Cause, The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, and Rock for Rescues.

Some of Senger’s other recent music accomplishments include earning a spot to compete in Eddie’s Attic’s 51st Bi-Annual Singer/Songwriter Finals as well as Madlife Stage and Studio’s Undiscovered Artist Finals and its Battle of the Bands Finals. He will be releasing two new singles this summer, which will be available for purchase on his website and iTunes and can be streamed on all major platforms.

So, what’s the best music advice Senger ever received? “Focus on you, what you do well, and do not compare yourself to others. People are attracted to originality, so be the best you,” he said.

For more information about upcoming shows, new music releases, or to contact Senger for booking information, visit EthanSenger-Musician.com and follow him on Facebook (ethansengermusician), Instagram (ethansengermusic), and TikTok (ethansengermusic).