For a young folk/country singer and songwriter, getting your first taste of fame recording and touring with the aggressive rock band and Juno nominated Protest the Hero seems happily out of character, but was, she insists, an incredible experience.
Despite the unfamiliar metal tones favored by Protest the Hero’s growing following, Jadea’s fan base grew substantially after touring and recording with the band. She gained a reputation as the mysteriously beautiful female vocalist in the music video, ‘The Divine Suicide of K.’ This video has since gone into rotation on MTV and Much Music.
Following this collaboration, Jadea released her first CD, Second Spring, and won “Best Country” honors at the Toronto Independent Music Awards in 2008. It has since received CBC air play on such shows as Folk Roots in St. John’s.
Blessed with what many call a hushed Loretta Lynn esque voice, she’s now performing regularly in Toronto with her band. A new album is in the works with famed producer, David Baxter for Fall 2009.
Jadea’s stage persona has been compared with such established female vocalists as Neko Case and Kathleen Edwards, yet, it is Jadea’s distinctive voice and the convincing harshness which engages and captivates her listeners.
“All of this comes from the vox Kelly has, with its staggering lilt and deceptive power”- Durham Entertainment.
Hey Friends!
If you're in town make sure you make it out to the birthday show at Smiling Buddha this saturday May 30th.
We'll playing/partying with our friends from Ottawa (check em' out)
details on our page and on facebook.
Be Sweet or die Tryin'!
I'll definitely try to make your NXNE show. Glad to see things are happening for you...well deserved. And if you ever need an opener for a show, I'd be more than happy to!
Your Hugh's Room show was great. I spoke to you after the show and bought "Second Spring". "Saturday" is a gorgeous and amazing song...I've had in on repeat a lot...all the best.
I've been crazy busy with the new album. I'm actually releasing it next week at Hugh's with a full band and guests. Please come if you can and bring friends!! :) How was Memphis??
Hi, Jadea! How are things going? Looks like you're headed to Tennessee soon. Good luck down there! If you happen to take the long way through Arizona, let me know. ;-)
lol i feel like i live soooo close to you because i'm in detroit but you have to have a passport soon to get into canada =[ and a passport is $92 and dat is moneys i dont have. but my e mail is dizzydrop360@hotmail.com if you still wanna send me those venues =]
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