Christy Jefferson & Vogon Poetry is:
Mel Rake -- Drums, Percussion;
Adam Clymer -- Bass Guitar;
Adam Gojanovich -- Electric, Acoustic Guitar; and
Christy -- Piano, Guitar, Vox.
EACH WEEK, we post a new video on YouTube and our MySpace Page featuring covers & original music, sometimes in solo format and sometimes variations of the full band.
Above is the 6th: Filmed this past Friday, March 20th LIVE at the Old Mill Inn in Hatboro, PA, this installment of our *weekly* video features Christy and Mel rockin the house doing an original song called 'CATTY' -- which can be bought in CD or mp3 form off the 'Live in Philly' icon below. We're building something special at this venue, so we hope you'll come out to hear us there next month on Friday, April 10th and / or Friday, April 17th doing the Christy & Mel thing again. (Past videos can be seen on YouTube by searching 'Christy Jefferson Vogon Poetry'.)
Above is the 5th installment of our *weekly* video schananigans. This one features "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash. (Past videos can be seen on youtube by searching 'Christy Jefferson Vogon Poetry'.)
This is the 3nd installment of our *weekly* video schananigans. This one features "Green Light" by John Legend and André 3000. (Past videos can be seen on youtube by searching 'Christy Jefferson Vogon Poetry'.)
Here are some full band shots (by John Hayes) from a show in Doylestown, PA...
Below are solo and full band tour shots... plus some extras...
Influences
Tori Amos, The Counting Crows, Ben Folds (Five), Billy Joel, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Five for Fighting.
Christy Jefferson & Vogon Poetry (formerly Christy Jefferson & The Core Four) is a fresh original band that delivers a feaverishly fun, intensely rockin show. With vocals that are both edgy and lush, and heart pounding rhythms, the band is notorious for getting audiences out of their seats and singing along with their catchy hooks.
The band was recently featured on Philadelphia area television staion 6 ABC's music segment 'Tuned In' (which also featured Paula Cole). You can watch the 6ABC segment (and additional clips of Christy & Vogon Poetry’s performance) online at: www.6ABC.com (then click on Entertainment, and then on the ‘Tuned In’ Tab.) Here are pix from the taping at our live Tin Angel show:
Other recent accolades include an unlikely, yet highly praised opening performance for country rocker Trent Tomlinson (for which the band was called back for an encore); and an acclaimed performance at Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA) for which the band was listed by Merge Magazine among the top 10 performers out of the hundreds of acts -- including nationals: Heart, KC and the Sunshine Band, Melissa Etheridge, the Blues Brothers, Michelle Branch, etc. Members of Christy Jefferson & Vogon Poetry have opened up for KANSAS, Steve Kimock, the Kennedys, Jeffrey Gaines, John Eddie, Jen Chapin, Darcie Miner, and others. Blue Oyster Cult guitarist rocker Buck Darhma contributed guitar leads to early demos that Christy worked on with producer and former member of Our Daughter's Wedding, Scott Simon (whose own accolades include touring with U2 and Duran Duran in the early 80's.)
Currently, Vogon Poetry is in the studio with Christy acting as the session band for her next album, which is being produced by Shelly Yakus who has worked with U2, John Lennon, Stevie Nix, Tom Petty.... The album will be released in late '08 or early '09. They have already released a single off the forth coming album entitled WHAM DUNK SLIM BAM. The single is available as a digital download only on this myspace page thru the SNOCAP store front. Vogon Poetry has been the steady studio band for Christy's past few albums, including most notably 'Living Curiously', which was produced in part by Harrisburg’s own award winning producer, Jason Rubal (Dresden Dolls, Showin' Tell, etc.), and also in part by Richard Blakin whose credits include Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon. Several tracks off 'Living Curiously' won international song contests for spots on compilation CDs that are bringing the group international recognition. All Christy’s music is available online through itunes, CD Baby, and through Christy’s web site: www.christyjefferson.com
Christy tours continuously, performing her music in solo, duo, and full band format at clubs, restaurants, cafes, colleges / universities, house concerts, wineries, festivals, on radio, and on TV -- often in intimate settings and sometimes for audiences of thousands. Her full performance schedule is detailed on her official site: www.christyjefferson.com. To book a performance by Christy Jefferson, please contact: booking@christyjefferson.com To book a solo Christy show at your college or university, please contact Neon Entertainment: 716-836-6366
Below is the Christy Jefferson & Vogon Poetry promo video:
Video of Christy performing her opening set for Kansas back in 2007 can be seen on YouTube. Christy sang her way out of a speeding ticked en route to Nashville a few year ago. Unfortunately, we don't have any footage of that at all... although, a reenactment may be in order.
It's that archive film time of the week, so here's a trailer for one showing in full on our main website and numerous web channels, and which we'll play as the archive selection next week, a dark black comedy drama called A Plaster, a Paper and a Cheese & Pickle Sandwich, check it out! ..
hey remember when i asked your maried ass out at world cafe....? just wanted to say hi.... hows everything been..... myspace/bokub hope all is well ;-)
Hey lady...i cant wait to see you for New Years!! O wait i should say i cant wait to hear you perform again. Your amazing! To bad your not closer to Missouri i would be pimping your band out like crazy:) hahaha...Have a wonderful week chick~
HI Christy, tonite was a fun time over at the Stockton Inn - I'll be at the NSAI Holiday Party / Ambler Inn on the 30th - why don't y'all come down and join the fun. If you want to work on a tune together, let me know. All the best and hope to connect soon, Chuck
