4/18/07: Ryan Osterbeck, The Metro:
"Jade of Days - ALT-ROCK TAPESTRY: Enthralling audiences since 2004 with an intriguing meld of musical genres. Splendid vocal tapestries woven by lead singer Dana Kelley drape the focused, driving riffs of guitarist Paul Borges while bassist Nelson Medeiros and drummer Junior Medeiros lay down a solid rhythmic foundation. Tight, unpredictable melodies compliment thoughtful lyrics to construct an overall sound that is imaginative and free. See for yourself- Jade of Days reaches a musical equilibrium mature enough to warrant breakthrough success and mainstream exposure."
4/20/07: Michael Magic from Bay Area Back Stage:
"Jade of Days - Female fronted band with Musical Hooks = Strong Vocals. Unique Quirky Taps from Bass and Guitar, a Rhythm section that holds it down for the Guitarist to Coax Robert Fripp sounding leads, from a San Jose veteran Guitar Slinger in the pocket."
9/02/08: Ess-ON or ESS-SUN here. Here's what I woulda wrote on an article: "JOD and it's lead, Dana Kelley, haven't missed a beat after a one year hiatus from the local music scene. Not only did their performance rock the Downtown Brit, but they christened their new Bassist Nelson 2. With Paul's beefed-up pedal board and trance guitar riffs, and the miraculous return of its prodigal drummer Jr. Medeiros, JOD took home 1 overall of the votes at this year's Your Music Olympics. Go Gang. Go! Don't stop believin'!"
4/22/09: Barbara Wahli from Barb Rocks Presents in A conversation with Barb Rocks by Sean Thompson, South Bay Rock Music Examiner (www.examiner.com):
"That's why I like Jade of Days. Dana (lead singer Dana Kelley) has such a unique voice and she carries herself so well with it and the instrumentation and the skills with the band are not what you typically hear on the radio. I don’t even know who to compare them to. I mean I kind of want to say Paramore, but even Paramore doesn’t have what Jade of Days has in my mind. I was really impressed when I first heard them play (on CD) and then when I saw them live I was really blown away and they just continue to blow me away. People might say its biased, because I manage them, but that’s what made me want to manage them. I was a fan and that’s how I became a friend. And with their new stuff they are just continuing to get better and I think with the industry right now picking up female-fronted music that has a little more intricate guitar. I think they do have a chance. I think if the right person were to hear them, they would get signed in an instant. Kind of like Flyleaf or Paramore got big, y’know, so quickly. I think the same thing could happen for Jade of Days."
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In early 2004, a quartet of distinctive talents joined to become Jade of Days; one of the most promising bands in the San Jose bay area. Originally, the band consisted of guitarist Paul Borges, formerly of San Jose's own Divided, vocalist Dana Kelley, bassist Nelson Medeiros, and drummer Pat Ruiz, formerly of Salmon. Jade of Days released their first full length album In the Absence of Light in summer 2005. In early 2006 after parting ways with Ruiz, the band permanently recruited ZodiacdrummerJunior Medeiros, and the new foursome combined their individual techniques, creating an undeniable chemistry. Dana’s emotional melodies and vocal range enhance the bands intricate sound, while Paul and Nelson utilize the uncommon technique of rhythmic tapping to create an original and highly regarded style. The experience is complete with Junior’s limitless variations and technical grooves. In summer 2006, they released their much anticipated and experimental second full length album Gracas a Deus.Jade of Days combines alternative and progressive rock, while maintaining the catchy appeal of modern pop. Their performances captivate audiences throughout the Bay Area, solidifying their role as an unforgettable force in the local music scene. In late 2007, original bassist Nelson Medeiros exited the band to pursue other projects, and the group sought out long time friend and veteran bassistNelson Candido, formerly of Divided and Friends of Enemies. In 2007, Jade of Days was selected as the opening act in Channel 104.9's Day on the Meadow, sharing the stage with KungFu Vampire, Medina Lake, DJ Scotty Boy, Fountains of Wayne, and They Might Be Giants.
In summer 2008, the band joined the San Jose chapter of the Your Music Magazine Olympicks, a multi-month competition spanning the Bay Area where singer Kelley took Gold in the Vocalist Competition. The band earned first place in the preliminary round of the competition before withdrawing due to medical reasons. Shortly after in fall 2008, original guitarist Paul Borges separated from Jade of Days. Although the style and technique of Borges' work is significant to the band's sound, the band recruited originalbassist Nelson Medeiros to return as lead guitarist. Jade of Days also recruited veteran Zodiac keyboardistSandro Costa. This new quintet maintains the signature sound of Jade of Days while moving in a new and exciting direction that continues to entertain and surprise listeners. The band released Resurgence, a five-song EP of new material during their much anticipated comeback show in April 2009. Jade of Days was also selected to perform at Left Coast Live, San Jose's premier music festival that took place in May 2009, which featured legendary performers and local acts, including Booker T, Lyrics Born, Miggs, The Mumlers, Good Hustle, Kung Fu Vampire, Monkey, The Frail, Ambience, Safety Suit, and many others.
What can you expect when listening to Jade of Days? To quote Ryan Osterbeck, staff writer for the Silicon Valley Metro, "the sound is clean, amazingly harmonized and spans musical styles ranging from hard-hitting punk-inspired choruses to driving rock solos to
intelligent alt-indie numbers that meld into a sound rarely heard these days."[Metro Nov 15-21, 2006]
Or simpler said, "driving, intense rock with gorgeous vocal work."[Metro Jan 10-16, 2007] "Jade of Days just may be on the cusp..."[Metro Feb 28-Mar 6, 2007]
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