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Jessi Robertson

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"Robertson expertly mixes an alt-country vocal style with electronic drumbeats, possessing a voice that commands attention from the first note. Her tone is captivating whether floating in a whispered reverie or letting loose over unconventional lyrics and acrobatic melodies."
Beth Walker, Performing Songwriter Magazine (December, 2008)


"Imagine a withering roar that's all at once strong, vulnerable, and beautiful. Jessi is a unique power-pop artist that delivers poetic insightful lyrics in catchy songs full of drama and life."
- Artist Loft Series, Tainted Blue Studios (September, 2008)


"This New York singer-songwriter draws comparisons to equally spirited alt-folk muses Tori Amos and PJ Harvey. But with her quavering, spiritual verses, the analogy she deserves is with Jeff Buckley, gender difference or no."
- Editor's Review, Download.com


"Jessi Robertson demonstrates the qualities in a singer that prove themselves time and time again. The qualities are of a soothing, soulful, graceful, honest, and emotive style. You will never want to stop listening to Jessi Robertson's story."
- Paul Richmond, Zest Radio Show (Oct 05, 2008)


Since moving to Brooklyn in 2003, Jessi has played all over the city at venues including The Bitter End, CBGB’s 313 Gallery and Lounge, Pianos, Rockwood Music Hall, The American Folk Art Museum , and Public Assembly. Whether with a band or solo, Jessi captivates her audience with the raw honesty of her voice, and her passion to communicate.

Jessi has also been deeply involved in the local music scene as a co-founder of Local Correspondents (www.localcorrespondents.com), curator for September Concert (http://septemberconcert.org), and founder of “NY Sirens” (http://www.myspace.com/nysirens).
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Brooklyn
state/country
NY, US
time
Jan 2003 - present
 
 
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Other Artists
Stars, Elbow, Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Wilco, Ryan Adams, Bjork, Innocence Mission, French Kicks, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Walkmen, Cold War Kids, Shannon Wright, Tapes n' Tapes, Doves, Mobius Band, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness, BRMC, Cary Brothers, Moonbabies, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Swell Season, Sigur Ros, Cat Power, Hot Chip, Uh Huh Her, Electrelane, the Cure, Dr. Dog, Josh Rouse, Magnet, New Ruins, Jose Gonzalez, M Ward, Ra Ra Riot, Pernice Brothers, Santogold
Band Members
Jessi Robertson - acoustic guitar, vocals, compositionRob Shapiro - Keyboard, pianoAndy Mac - DrumsJim McNamara - Upright Bass
Influences
Tori Amos, Over the Rhine, Mazzy Star, PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Billie Holiday,
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