Thats the sound of time rollin on Uncover our eyes before we go blind Lose my sight As she prepares for a busy 2023 ahead, Jackie Venson dialed in with Guitar World to discuss her formative years, her love for technology and single-cut Epiphone And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. What I am trying to get people to understand is that genres dont matter; it is the voice of the artist that matters. Imagine, if you can, Bonnie Raitt, a little edgier, wandering off to hendrix territory from time to time, with the happy feelings of Ziggy Marley, capped by the voice of an angel. When she's failed to do so, she's pursued the introspective discovery of virtuoso musicality. I think next year I will be back to touringwe just have to take this all one day at a time. Credit Jackie Venson's official Facebook page. She goes on to say, I really loved working on Afterglow and Joy because it was my first experience really buckling down on an arrangement, making decisions based on the rest of the collection of music, and really digging deep within myself for all of my accumulative musical knowledge., Music that inspired her in her early days, The music in Disney movies was a significant influence in Vensons early life. First, it was as a high school teenager, then as a classical pianist at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Trained at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in composition, studio production, and piano, she decided to pick up a guitar during her last year. With souls for property Open my mind That work will set you free Rollin' On 6. For the first time since maybe the early 90's, I was completely sucked in and blown away by someone I had never seen or heaqrd of before! All of those years ago dead Some people drink some people smoke With or without you baby Well have the best live and local performers playing The Linda stage, along with some special guests. "This industry isn't just hard; it's a stressful walkabout through a desert of emotions where untrustworthy strangers [surround you].". Of the fall of the USA Very original sound. Uncover our eyes How do you live Uncover our eyes before we go blind Thank you for being on this crazy Be the proof That is written in our core Since his visit Guy has been continuing his mission to spread the blues around the world, and has lately been doing more teaching. October 31 ACL Presents: 50 Years of Asleep at the Wheel Everything up in flames No matter what Dont know what Im gon do til this pain goes away I found my first boy Guy came to our venue on the heels of his 2013 release Juba Dance, produced in Italy by Fabrizio Poggi. Fight back that bitterness thats Well we lose our freedom when we get too scared to fight Sincerely, Winifred W. Williams Plus d'info The more I wanna see another day We are so disappointed we missed her show. As soon as the crowd settled down a little, they introduced Jackie Venson. Lose my sight She has been cited as drawing influences from Buddy Guy, Sade, and Alicia Keyes, and had the opportunity to tour with Gary Clark, Jr., Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Doobie Brothers, to name a few. Up above my head Up above my head Theres also a reprise of a 2011 Love transcends Cover our eyes Unite for greater good All of those years I had never heard of her before, and I figured that like with other musical acts that played a Beto's events, it was going to be either a decent cover band or a less than decent original act. From there, I work on arranging the song, and I do the arranging with my Pioneer Toraiz SP16 Sampler. I play leads over the music until I find a melody that resonates with me. You can do whatever you want with that guitar., When it comes to her definition of tone, Venson says, Tone has always been and will always be in the hands of the beholder. In addition to the Prine tribute, this season includes two other specials: a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute titled Stevie Ray Vaughan: 30 Years On, and an hour dedicated to the 50-year career of Austin Western-swing icons Asleep at the Wheel. She vividly describes how her frequent livestream sets during quarantine Pollstar listed her alongside the Grand Ole Opry, Norah Jones and Questlove as some of the artists who were most active online during 2020 have aided her ability to intricately improvise and excite audiences. I hear music everywhere The thing with classical piano is that you have to learn other peoples music and theres a lot of structure and rules, and I was tired of that. Jackie Venson. You wake up in the morning I aint gon study war no more Get fresh music recommendations delivered to your inbox every Friday. Love Transcends 10. I hear music everywhere I aint gon study war no more Time keeps rollin on Eh yeah eh When we could build for tomorrow michael@minttalentgroup.com Cassie Siegel cassie@minttalentgroup.com, The music is beautiful, the vibe is right. Jackie and her crew are very caring. It's finally time! What a wonderful song writer that strummed her guitar with her smooth silky voice. October 24 Rufus Wainwright Realize ignorance aint bliss Whats common throughout the record is that I wrote all of the songs, that I am playing the guitar on all of the songs, and that I am singing on all of the songs. My husband passed out just prior to the show and they were went way beyond the call of duty to ensure he was okay until EMTs arrived. [Love] the Taste. Eh yeah eh Eh yeah eh After graduating from Berklee, she describes feeling frustrated with the "hard" schooling and the acculturation process of an institution so steeped in "rigid" processes and traditions. Hear my cry Never felt such a aseaofhoney, I've been listening to this album, and others, for a while but the live performances of 'Firecracker' and 'Wild Turkey' , as well ad 'Darlin' Cory', at the Transatlantic Sessions show at the RFH was another level. Wave your colored flags A must see on the Austin Music scene !!!!! Making us turn on ourselves Guys musical storytelling and musical style is influenced by artists like Blind Willie Mctell, Big Bill Broonzyand, and Lightnin Hopkins. WebJackie and her crew are very caring. What they say is the end So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Wherever it is, I will definitely begin a hard follow of this exceptionally tallented young lady! Realize ignorance aint bliss Venson is at a point of unusual calm and focus in her career, but she's also squarely focused on mastering her iconoclastic style. Danger round every corner Eh yeah eh I aint gon study war no more Live music is the best. Donna Diane from the Chicago noise-rock duo Djunah joins the show to discuss the band's new LP. Is the birth of a new idea Shame not to hear 'Black Myself' in that setting but it was all near perfection as it was. If you like Jackie Venson, you may also like: supported by 7 fans who also own Love Transcends Live in Austin, Funky, groove for days - what a great collaboration Paul Henshaw, The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. Hardly nothing can make me cry While speaking with the Tennessean at the Analog at downtown Nashville's Hutton Hotel, Austin-based guitarist Jackie Venson laughs loudly, her mouth wide open and her eyes flashing in giddy hilarity. Well also look back at Austins pride and joy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, 3 decades since his passing. That is written in our core Outdoor venue, with a stage at the farthest point from the building. One more time! Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Cover my eyes Is it the beginning The more you choose to ignore it We had a chance to catch up with Venson recently to talk a little more about her album, Joy, her songwriting process, and whats next. Black Lily Collective. All rights reserved. Gon lay down my shield and sword As always he combines modern with traditional blues, the somber and the celebratory. Now that Im older I see more clearly Sometimes I lose control 2023 www.tennessean.com. Cover My Eyes 8. We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs I wont lie down never Daniel is also a singer/songwriter, has worked in broadcast news, serves on the Creative Writing Program Advisory Committee at Full Sail University and speaks at pop culture conventions around the country. In the winter I watch them weep and cry I This keeps outside forces, haters, or whatever depressing stuff happening in the world away from my personal supply of joy. Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Live At The Linda brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage atThe Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. I'ma be back soon!! Of the fall of the USA Fire to fight The event I atteended was at a place about a 10 minute walk away, in the heart of downtown. See what I wanna see She compares it to "a box of things I thought I'd never need again, so I put them away.". October 19 Stevie Ray Vaughan 30 Years On Thats what the kids say Fear has divided we can only win united Once the list stops, Venson's smile turns into a stern yet fun-loving and knowing grin. The more I wanna see another day Knowing each moment could be your last Forbes magazine in 2019 even went as far as claiming that Jackie Venson is on her way to becoming an Austin legend. As a matter of fact, May 21, 2014, was declared Jackie Venson Day by Austin City Hall. Her dad, Andrew Venson opened- Definitely a Class Act!! This world spins around Speaking of Paa Kow, on Saturday, June 19th we welcome live audiences back to The Linda in a joyous celebration featuring Paa Kow and his Afro-Fusion Orchestra. I found my first boy Jason Isbell provides the introduction to the episode. But when I saw history repeat I wiped my eyes When reminded that her father, the distinguished bass guitarist Andrew Venson, told her that pursuing a career in the music industry would, in fact, be"hard," she smiles then offers a rapid-fire reply. Live in a little house on the side of the road So enjoy Guy Davis, recorded live at The Linda on January 17th, 2014. I'm done playing into a void. Their next tour date is at Southside Preservation Hall in Fort Worth, after that they'll be at Ponyboy in Oklahoma City. Venson compares achieving this level of renown to being a hard-working college student who has been accepted into a college classroom of academically talented and extraordinary students. Im gonna study war no more Love Transcends (Acoustic) Written across a decade, recorded in a Know I was born to work until my dying day Fear has divided we can only win united Cover my eyes I dont want to see Live in a little house on the side of the road I believe what makes them all go together is the fact that I wrote all of the songs, so maybe they are different genres, perhaps even some of them are heavy synth and drum machine arrangements versus four-piece rock band arrangements. The 32-year-old Venson has felt socially maladjusted for some time. WAMC Northeast Public Radio | Darkness had seized them Eh yeah eh Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see One step forward is another step farther behind I aint gon study war no more There seems no limit for the depth of human hate My daddy told me so Live music is the best. I dont understand I said my eyes confuse me Longer that I live Eh yeah eh This week features a set from Jackie Venson from 2019 and Guy Davis from 2014. In the fall the men they stomp and shout Oh lordCover my eyes But I know that this creation keeps my heart beating Oh lord This world spins around Time keeps rollin Time keeps rollin on Wave your colored flags My next album is actually supposed to come out this year in September, so it will have to be after that. You must have had to spend quite a bit of time in the studio working on the album. and added that her playing "leaves that addictive bugaboo 'speed' off the table upfront, without dismissing it a priori.". Here, we take a closer look into the evolution Venson went through during her career so far, her influences, how she perceives music, and what advice she has for aspiring female musicians who are willing to take their chances in the music industry. I aint gon study war no more He said thats because But come July, "Open for Take-Out" transforms from virtual to actual with the announcement of the Open for Business Concert Series, with live audiences once again invited back to The Linda. The photo doesn't do this tshirt justice at all. Is the birth of a new idea Over the past year The Linda has hosted virtual concerts featuring out home grown capital region musicians is a series called Open for Take-Out.. Always free Gon lay down my shield and sword Unite for greater good Afro-Americana. I record everything, even when Im on an airplane or somewhere in public. Cos our eyes have been closed One sees it all, the other sees what they wanna see Down by the riverside No matter what This world dont cherish truth my spirits been mad for days I'm in a zone where I still feel as excited as I was to be alone and exploring during COVID, but people and inspiration also surround me. Moreover, isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed her deeper into her core musical self and greatly benefitted her stylings. As seen inGuitar Girl Magazine Summer 2020 Issue. I lost my favorite toy I think growing up in this state, as well as Austin, is what subliminally made me choose to switch to the electric guitar. Tone. Its no wonder his reverence for the music of the blues masters whove gone before him has been clear and present in every album hes ever recorded, and in every concert hes given. In the summer I watch the people float by Fear and hate manipulation Hear my cry [guitar solo] 4:30AM, The ability to see something that is not there is huge in music. Sign up below to find out about upcoming programs first. For her Houston show she will be playing with a trio, allowing her to perform any of her songs. Stifle us all I was like, I need to be able to do everything, and the people at Gibson suggested to me the latest Les Paul Studio. My God is there a way Down by the riverside In the night they drink their fears away I Love Transcends Live in Austin, TX 2 disc CD set. Cover our eyes Violence it protects us Cos for me I cant get away Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see Swallow my pride It's time to become the revolution. They showed his speech in full (including the most dynamic introduction ever), and he killed. Shall not be moved The Studios, particularly with coil tap pickups, are really awesome, added Venson. Some of the tracks on your album have very different sounds from each other, yet they all go together cohesively. Is it the beginning Im gonna lay down my burden Jackie Venson is an Austin, Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is a trailblazer in her own right in the music industry. But when I saw history repeat I wiped my eyes Ill be there to host, weekly starting in July through September. And bare my soul You dont act like you hear that baby Time to mend [guitar solo] Thats what the kids say Fire to fight "Black Country Music Association. Otherwise, I wouldn't. Sewing seeds of days to come Live version of Love Transcends recorded in Austin, Texas on October 20, 2021. We can only win united Austin's Musician Of The Year Jackie Venson will perform at Rockefeller's Houston on Saturday, November 20. Jackie Venson will perform the Black National Anthem before the kickoff of Austin FC's first home game at Q2 Stadium. One must learn to break free Uncover our eyes before we go blind Some people drink some people smoke No matter how you choose to do it Only wise men see that we were The Summer tour has kicked off! Thats what the kids say In the spring the women frollick about I Are you sure you hear that baby Know I was born to work until my dying day The 32-year-old Venson has felt socially maladjusted for some time. And all of time Only time will kill the giant Search all Bandcamp artists, tracks, and albums, Manager: Louie Carr management@jackievenson.com Booking: What will we all reap? All tapings except for one (with Yola) were filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic without an audience. oldjembo, The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. Fire to fight Itll chew you up and spit you right back out Where the people starve just to feed their cars and boats I aint gon study war no more Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 5, 2022, Bandcamp Dailyyour guide to the world of Bandcamp. I'm a HUGE supporte of Beto O'Rourke for governor of Texas, and I attend evry one of his town halls and rallies that I can. There is power in our tongues And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere I tried out a few other different models, and I just didnt think that the tone options were possible for what I need, says Venson. Live fast and die hard They say it keeps us free Get your copy of Love Transcends Live, digital or physical, here: http://jackievenson.bandcamp.com/merchMusic & Lyrics: Jackie VensonAdditional Cannot live knowing that we havent really changed ", Moreover, as Joy Clark Venson's opener at the Analog highlighted in an April 2022 Tennessean conversation: "Black women are without the aid of the [music] industry in healing ourselves from the psychological trauma of being told that we can't [play guitar]. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app. Death had crossed over the sea Cover our eyes we dont want to see Death destruction exploitation Theyre on the road year-round, making a living doing music. Love transcends Shall not be moved Is the birth of a new idea My husband passed out just prior to the show and they were went way beyond the call of duty to ensure he was okay until EMTs And all of those tears Always divide and conquer Numerous national and international festivals have added to her extensive performance schedule. Time keeps rollin on, When I was a young girl We can only win united Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way WebJackie Venson (@jackievenson) Instagram photos and videos jackievenson Verified Follow 149 posts 49.5K followers 602 following Jackie Venson she/her Musician The one and Darkness had seized them Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans. Young people will rebuild Death destruction exploitation Expose my tender heart for the world to know Donna Diane from the Chicago noise-rock duo Djunah joins the show to discuss the band's new LP. Faster youll reach your dying day Her decade of freewheeling meanderings through the blues, electronic music and improvisational jazz have yielded material that is growing in renown alongside Yola's self-aware folk-soul, Allison Russell's genre-redefining Americana and Brittney Spencer's powerfully heartwarming takes on timeless country stylings. Always free The music is beautiful, the vibe is right. Additionally,ACL will air appearances by Austin native Jackie Venson and the Mavericks, whose performance will be livestreamed. Now, when live, Jackie is one of those artists who can fully engage audiences with a fairly stripped down setup. Cos i hear it every day Always divide and conquer Amazing performance & her birthday, to Boot! November 14 Bonnie Raitt (encore) and Jackie Venson She recalls, And here I am as a kid, wondering why the music is making me feel a certain way, wondering how the people created the music. WebJackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. No matter how you choose to do it Oh try to believe It comes from within me, and I guard it and only share it in certain ways so that I can protect it. Will you reschedule your tour for next year, or will you wait to tour until you have new music? Hunted us down Grasping for the past WebJackie Venson (@jackievenson) on TikTok | 786.8K Likes. Time keeps rollin What does joy look like for you? Austin City Limits has announced the first half of the lineup for its 46th season, kicking off October 3rd with a tribute to late singer-songwriter John Prine, who appeared eight times on the series. A delightful, chill venue and a Superb Show!! Death destruction exploitation Excellent band! So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Always Free 4. How do you think growing up in Texas has affected your sound? Death had crossed over the sea But, as always, well welcome some first-timers and spotlight the best of whats happening in Austin today., Austin City Limits Season 46 Broadcast Line-up (six new episodes to be announced), October 3 The Best of John Prine (featuring Jason Isbell intro) That work will set you free Now that Im older I see more clearly Love Transcends Live in Austin, TX 2 disc CD set. In the day they go to work and wait Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see Be the proof Jackie and her awesome drummer Rodney, her team (Diane and Christina) with the Old Quarter Folks, especially Angela made everything Awesome last night!! Amazing performance and sweet personality. The more I wanna see another day Down by the riverside Longer that I live Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. And bare my soul. Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way Everything up in flames Gon lay down my shield and sword Thats what the kids say Search all Bandcamp artists, tracks, and albums, Manager: Louie Carr management@jackievenson.com Booking: Live in a little house on the side of the street Love transcends Down by the riverside In the day they go to work and wait Time to mend UPDATE: In a heartfelt Facebook post Saturday night, ACL Radio host Andy Langer announced an upcoming Blues on the Screen event curated by Jackie Venson. Live fast and die hard Originally a classical pianist, Jackie Venson picked up the guitar shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, and made the giant leap from the traditions of classical music to the raw and gritty style of blues. Sheer talent and a "Joy" to experience live. I wont lie down never I dont know what you mean We were always free, These worries take my breath my hearts a heavy ache Oh lord Be patient.. One step forward is another step farther behind But as we sow these troubled seeds November 7 John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up! Jackie Venson is currently touring across 1 country and has 13 upcoming concerts. I aint gon study war no more Gon lay down my shield and sword Cover our eyes I follow my nose "I couldn't even pretend to do that. Jackies sound is augmented by the drumming prowess of her longtime drummer Rodney Hyder. October 10 Yola Everything up in flames Wont sell my soul wont live in vain Jackies sound is augmented by the drumming prowess of her longtime drummer Rodney Hyder. When discussing memorable tours, she says, I would have to say its between the first European tour, the month I spent in New York City, and headlining Gruene Hall., Her last album, Joy, was released last year, which contains twenty incredible tracks. Venson and company are the real deal. With or without you baby We just hide from who we are Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way One sees it all, the other sees what they wanna see I hear music everywhere The artist IS the genre, especially if they write their own music or at least have a large part in writing their own music. On Friday, July 15th, he was the keynote speaker at the Texas Democrat Convention, held at the Dallas Convention Center. Time to mend To begin, we celebrate the great John Prine, who was one of the early victims of the Covid pandemic. She was neither. There aren't many that can do what she does by herself or with a band she is a must see! Longer that I live What they say is the end That love conquers blues "it makes my material as familiar to the crowd as it is adventurous. The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. Last year, you released a twenty-track album titled Joy. So enjoy Jackie Venson, recorded live at The Linda on October 16, 2019. Built on the backs of too many lost dreams Cursed to see the future Let us build for tomorrow Cos we have been here before Try a different filter or a new search keyword. What they say is the end I hear music everywhere Venson is not just an incredible artist, but a versatile performer as well, who leaves nothing to chance when it comes to giving the crowd a fantastic show. Scary is this story Muse, Evanescence Bring Big Goth Energy to Toyota Center. There was a giant video screen at the back of the stage. Love transcends Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie I dont think the brand of the instrument or pickups or anything has a lot to do with it. I am going to be alive on this earth for a time period, so everything is just a natural progression for me that directly correlates with the timeline of my actual life. Im just kind of casting a really wide net, says Venson. I usually come up with the music or the beat first, and then after I lay that down, in my sampler or with a looper. So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away, Do you hear that baby Eh yeah eh Live fast and die hard All of those tears that we shed Live fast and die hard The words JACKIE VENSON are in a dull gold as well as outline of the rays. Making us see what they see Be yourself, dont chase pipe dreams, do it for the music. I dont understand I said Tickets for Denver here: Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival. I fell from a tree My God is there a way And I'm 63 and have had three passions in life: Baseball, politics and music. So enjoy Jackie Venson, recorded live at The Linda on October 16, 2019. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to massive crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Citizen Cope to name a few. I can see now Upcoming:John Mayer is bringing his acoustic tour to Nashville this spring, Peter Cooper:Celebration of life planned for late journalist and musician. I live in a place where the people wonder why Love transcends Comes free when you order $35 or more in the merch store. Reflective, groovy design by Christina Venson and FREE shipping! See what I wanna see And all of time I aint gon study war no more I aint gon study war no more [guitar solo] Shes a great live musician. We just hide from who we are Love transcends Gon lay down my shield and sword
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