Album Notes

Great lyric based songwriting almost seems like a lost art when so much of what passes for successful music is just the umpteenth twist on a lovelorn cliché set to a new melody. The emergence of blues/rock singer songwriter Jeremy Wallace is a much needed shot in the arm to the static state of music. A little folk, a tinge of rock, some country and loaded with gritty blues, Wallace's dynamic debut, My Lucky Day, and his yet unnamed follow up, bring a fresh voice and attitude to traditional American music.

Wallace's first record, My Lucky Day, (Palmetto Records) was an exploration of his blues and folk influences. With clever imagery and traditional arrangements, the album featured both spirited anthems of lost love and haunting melodies of wistful redemption. Songs such as "$1.49", "Johnny", and "See You in September" best represent Wallace at his most heartfelt and inspired.

For his new collection, She Used to Call Me Honey, Wallace has turned to experimenting with the sonic landscape of his music, pushing the boundaries and expectations of what a singer-songwriter can accomplish in both the studio and as a live performer. Edgy, dangerous and with a greater emphasis on the raw energy of his craft, Wallace has emerged with a stunning album that both diverges from and compliments his previous material. Sharper, with restrained power and vibrant honesty, his new songs capture Wallace's most personal and creative work to date.

Jeremy Wallace's live performances on the East Coast draw captivated hungry audiences who yearn for a musician that will move and surprise them. Wallace has, in a short time, gone from playing small gigs in New York to drawing fans to larger venues and festivals throughout the Tri-State area and New England including Maxwell's in Hoboken, The Greenwich Village Music Festival, Rodeo Bar and Brownies in New York City. In addition to his own shows, Wallace has enjoyed opening for such notable acts as Dave Van Ronk, John Hammond and Freedy Johnston.