Album Notes

Jessica Paige is a young multi-award winning singer/songwriter from Melbourne - melodic alternative pop grooving rhythms and a pinch of jazz.

Jess and her band of Paige Boys have just been awarded a grant from the JB Seed Initiative for promotion and presentation of her second EP. Leading industry figures contribute to this grant, lead by John Butler. It is a testimony of their faith in Jessica's songs and potential.

A recent review on mp3.com.au said "This woman is amazing. Love the vocals. Love the Lyrics. This Gem is no ruff diamond. She is a Crystal of knowledge and power. She make you just relax and listen to her voice. She commands attention and she gets it."

Jessica started busking on Swanston Street, Melbourne, when she was 14. She released this EP "Back of Our Minds" in September 2004 and it has collected 6 songwriting awards, listed below, including a prestigious APRA Songwriter Award in Musicoz.

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.