Back of Our Minds by Jessica Paige

Jessica has been influenced by artists and bands that are strongly melodic and lyric-driven..like Billy Joel, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright, Simon and Garfunkle, Sheryl Crow and Stevie Wonder. Her own father is a master singer/songwriter, vocalist and guitar player (Steve Romig).

Some comments on the songs from her EP : - "Very nice sultry voice, vocal phrasing is on the money, with impressive lyrical melodies that draw the listener in.. a moving array of dynamic balance. I expect a promising future with a talent such as this. "

"... an incredible voice, those bluesy phrases.. some of the vocals blew me away. .. very talented."

" I love "Hate's A BAby". It got me hooked from the instant I heard it.... it builds up to the bloody awesome solo. It has a lot of emotion and I could really 'feel' it."

"What a find! I visited Jessica's site and found a song called "Sam." I loved it. This song has everything. It starts out soft and sweet and then leads into a chorus that makes you tingle. It is very sweet and has meaning. It's about a boy who dies from an illness. Her music is very mature. She has a sound similar to Nellie Furtado. Anyway I recommend it as I rate it amongst one of the best songs I have ever heard."

" First up, I dig the voice, very mellow... it is easy on the ears... and the cover art is an interesting piece all its own, good work folks, keep it up."

" I own the EP that this track comes from and it is receiving high rotation on my CD player! Jess has an amazing voice, she can re-produce it live without a problem and it is really amazing to hear. This song is one of the most beautifly crafted songs I've heard so far this year.The whole EP is great!!! Beautiful songs, beautiful voice. Go Jess!!! "

" This song is so beautiful! A precious gem waiting to be uncovered. .. such a beautiful voice and melody. I have downloaded this track and listened to it countless times, I can't wait to hear more! Good stuff Jess!"

" Nice job....you rely on a great sentiment and a great vocal approach. Soul and sense...a killer combination."

AWARDS

2005

International Unisong Competition- Pop Ballad 4th place ( Under My Skin)

ASA ( Australian Songwriters' Association) - "It's Crazy Baby" placed 5th in the Folk/Acoustic Category.

2004

Musicoz - APRA Songwriter Award

Musicoz - Top 10 Finalist - Pop Category

Best New Artist - Sound Vault, Melbourne

Semi-finals Nescafe Big Break

2003

Winner - The Ranges Songsmith Award

Semi-finals of Nescafe Big Break

Top 10 of Rock It (National Youth Week Competition)

Semi- finalist in Victoria Unearthed (Triple J Competition)

Winner - Hanging Rock Buskers' Festival Award.

Festival Appearances

The Ranges Festival, Maldon Folk Festival, Frankston International Guitar Festival, The Budburst Festival, The Melbourne Fringe Festival, The Sustainable Living Festival, The Maroondah Youth Festival, The Yackandandah Folk Festival and The Mount Beauty Music Muster.

Gigs

In the past year - venues have included The Espy in St Kilda, The Hard Rock Café, venues in Fitzroy and Brunswick (the Artists' Quarter of Melbourne),The Noise Bar, One Six One, Pure, Manchester Lane (Club Acoustica), The Cape Lounge, The Yak Speakeasy, The Big House, The Cornish Arms, The Rob Roy, Monash and Deakin Universities. Jess also played in Sydney at The Vanguard in January and at The Golden Vine in Bendigo.

The band tour from Melbourne to Brisbane is coming up in Novemer and December 2006. See her website for more information, upcoming gigs and news.

There is no doubt that you will be hearing more on the national music news front about Jessica Paige.

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