Raised on Traditional Country, Appalachian folk, and Gospel music, and trained in classical and jazz -- just trying to be me.
Sounds Like
That seems to depend on what I'm singing. I've received comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins when I sing folk, and Diana Krall, when I do jazz, Anne Murray when I do country.
Jane’s award-winning songs cover a wide variety of topics with a contemporary flair that incorporates those influences of folk, pop, swing, and country. Her literary background and ear for the music of words leaves her lyrics tight and well constructed with hooks and rhyme and memorable, melodic choruses.
What people say:
"I thought you might enjoy knowing how much [we] enjoy your CDs. You've become a regular in our house. . . . I was always a Judy Collins fan, and your music reminds me a little of hers, or maybe just the Collins, Mitchell, Baez era. I love the music, and the lyrics. [We] often recall the evening and how much we enjoyed your music."
"I was impressed with your vocal agility . . . the topics you choose to write and sing about are really interesting . . . I was also impressed with your guitar arrangements."
"Jane Fallon has a lovely voice and writes songs of such elegant simplicity that you often don't realize until the song is over how well it was crafted." Mark Stepakoff, Boston area presenter and singer/songwriter.
"Jane is an accomplished songwriter with a beautiful voice. She is a superb entertainer who draws her audience in with ease!" Ellen Schmidt, Boston area presenter and singer/songwriter.
“I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you . . . I don't think I said enough to you about impressed I was with your voice. I'm hardly a music expert, but I know a clear and beautiful voice when I hear one. Even more, though, I appreciated your sense of humor and obvious pleasure in singing and storytelling. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!” Jim Ware, Berkeley, CA
Loved hearing you play the feature at Amazing Things last Thurs. You always show a lot of poise onstage. Songs were interesting, you hit the high and low notes beautifully, and you can tickle the funnybone too. -RE
Your kind words are greatly appreciated Jane!! It was a true pleasure to hang out with you and Gayle last tuesday and I can't wait to hear the next Jane Fallon epistle.
Thank you so much! It was great to see you there, and I was only sorry to have missed the chance to say hello and meet your husband. Isn't that a fantastic performance space? The acoustics... yow! I really appreciate you coming out. Hope to see you soon - best wishes, Kate
I was listening to "Somewhere West". Must be a new song, cause I've never heard you do it before. This is a fine song that is essentially bluegrass at the core. Jane does bluegrass. I'll be! -RE
Jane, thank YOU for stopping by! Your song last night was as warm and loving as any hug and squeeze, and I was touched. Just as sweet as chocolate and raspberry cake, and enough to carry with me down along the road. I'll be missing you and missing y'all down South, and feeling dizziness like the little stars that float around the heads of cartoon characters who have dozens of lipstick marks all over their faces. Thanks for singing me that song and plying me with all the sweets. --Ellis
It was a really great evening. I've done the we've all done the barroom thing enough times to manage. There were plenty of folks listening. I didn't get a chance to try the cake but I heard it was good!
Beautiful playing, singing and cake-baking last night Jane... I can't wait to hear your next CD - I just know it will be nothing short of magical! XO, Lori
