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We fight our wars with words instead of blood.

Me, Myself, and I

"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, 200

"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, 200

"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

Biography

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” (www.myspace.com/nysirens).

Jessi's Album Stats

- The album was reviewed by Performing Songwriter magazine in December as part of the Top 12 DIY albums section
- Receiving airplay on college radio, KAOS 89.3FM
- "Geometry of a Heavy Heart" was selected as Pop Track of the Day on Garageband.com
- "Broken Thing" is receiving airplay on Radio NY
- "Lighthouse Keeper" is featured on mvyradio.com's Local Music Café.

Jessi's Awards / Features

- Runner-up in the 2007 Singer/Songwriter Awards

- Garageband Awards:
> Pop/Rock Track of the Day on July 9, 2008
> Best Female Vocals in Pop, week of Nov 5, 2007
> Indie Rock Track of the Day on Jun 4, 2006
> Best Female Vocals in Indie Rock, week of May 29, 2006
> Best Female Vocals overall, week of May 22, 2006
> Best Female Vocals in Indie Rock, week of May 22, 2006
> Best Female Vocals in Indie Rock, week of May 29, 2006

- Humblevoice Features
> Featured Music on 6/27/07 http://www.humblevoice.com/features/...
> Featured Video on 7/5/07 http://www.humblevoice.com/features/...

- Live performance of “New York, New York” featured in a documentary about the Tompkins Square Poetry Festival by Sm*shface Productions

- “New York, New York” used in a music video, featuring artist Paul du Toit and photographer Josie Borain... http://www.artfilms.co.za/films/newy... This is a companion piece to the J Productions Video described “Paul du Toit

Music I Love

Radiohead, Elbow, Thom Yorke, PJ Harvey, Shannon Wright, Stars, Wilco, Nick Drake, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Bjork, Carey Brothers, Walkmen, French Kicks, Cat Power, Doves, The Swell Season, Jeff Buckley, Mazzy Star, Over the Rhine, Magnet, The Innocence Mission, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Patty Griffin, Janis Joplin, Tapes n' Tapes, Sigur Ros, the Strokes, Death Cab For Cutie, Bonnie Prince Billy, Deastro, Postal Service, the Verve, Arcade Fire, The Cure, Cold War Kids, Tori Amos, Josh Rouse, Interpol, Jose Gonzalez, Fiona Apple, M Ward, Sun Kil Moon, etc etc etc

04. Jessi Robertson - The Travelers - Banjo Jim's - February 6, 2009

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