Album Notes

With so many big, impressive voices being heard in music these days, it takes something more to stand out. Dani Paige offers an example of what "something more" sounds like. Besides having a rich, supple, powerful voice, her gift for songwriting places her in a completely different category from the overhyped karaoke singers that populate the contemporary musical landscape.

Ms. Paige and songwriting partner/guitarist Jesse DeCarlo, with drummer Jenn Schaaf and bassist Rhonda Kinard, have created something that fans of the rock-soul-R&B tradition have been craving for years: songs that are catchy but not disposable, and show genuine musicianship without sounding clinical. Like the great soul music of days past, the choruses grab your ear and don't let go, while the rhythm pulls you out of your seat and makes you want to dance. But unlike a retro act, the Dani Paige Band focuses these influences through a lens of individual passion and experience to create something fresh and exciting.