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"If ever there was someone born to take the stage, it's Jess McAvoy." Xpress
For someone only 23 years old, Jess McAvoy has a lot of gigs under her belt.
Playing in pubs since she was 16, Jess emerged as the winner of Joy 98, and soon attracted rave reviews for her emotive and energetic performances and melodic hook-laden indie/pop tunes.
“McAvoy always seems to draw something from deep within herself, giving each song it’s emotive dues in a way you’d find difficult to believe...” Xpress
Multiple WAMI Nominations followed and her song “Girl” was one of the standout tracks on the 99 Kiss My WAMI cd compilation.
That same year Jess released her debut 7 track mini-album “Release” to wide acclaim and high rotation on local independent radio.
“Everything about this CD EP is right, from the production to the packaging, from the introspective lyricism to the melancholy arrangements - add to this her talented and emotive vocals and everything falls into place.” Xpress
Since relocating to Melbourne in ‘99, Jess has played a heap of well received gigs, toured with
Ani di Franco & The Waifs and released two further eps - 2001’s “Four Short Stories” which garnered Triple J and Rage airplay, and her limited numbered edition cd “Light Wait” in late 2002.
“…confident and beguiling…beautifully constructed and recorded…” Inpress
“…an alterna-muso star…” Beat
In 2003, Jess has begun work on her first full length release dubbed “Working Title”, an ambitious project which will bring together more than 20 musicians around the country - from pop, rock, folk, jazz and classical backgrounds - to work on the 12 tracks.
The songs will be recorded in Perth, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney in conjunction with the “Working Title” Tour.
"Her stage presence has the commanding strength of a titanium rod..." Beat
Jess McAvoy Website:
http://www.jessmcavoy.com |
