Lyle Lovett, Loretta Lynn Jonathan Byrd, Dolly Parton
John Pennell, Jimmy Buffet
John Prine
More personally, I'm greatly influenced by the memory of some weird social injustices as seen and interpreted during grade-school days in the small town I was raised in. Sometimes people get away with a lot. Also, I remember a swing compilation disc I happened upon before I was a teen, that I completely wore out, was a huge influence on my tastes; including a fun rendition of Ol' Man River. I'm undoubtedly influenced by my indie-music-peers and heroes including, but not limited to, Rachel Ries,
Kat Bula, Stephen Ray Leslie, Jake Hemming, Scott Greene, Sher Vadinska, Ron Hardesty, Robert Sarazin Blake, Anais Mitchell.
Other voices that have been stopping me in my tracks since I remember first being aware of radio are those of Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt.
Roberta Flack, Steve Miller, Don Henley, Tori Amos, Bjork and anything my big brother says I should hear. My Mother.
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Singer, songwriter, guitarista, Jasmine Riley's americana-folk songs are inventive, genuine and run deeply emotional. A veteran of a number of Northwest bands, including the The Loyal Sinners, Jasmine is joined by the incomparable Kat Bula (Thimble vs Needle) on fiddle and harmony vocals.
what folks have said:
"[...]" ...we finally have a record from one of my favorite singers, Jasmine (Riley). Better known thus far for her session work with other groups (Loyal Sinners, Chuckunut Drive, Big Sur), (Riley) hits the mark bigtime with her fabulous Farm Home Loan demo. "[...]" (Riley's) voice has never sounded better and the combination of Bula's violin and backing vocals immediately hypnotize the listener. "[...]". My favorite song on the record is the folky/bluesy "Keep you Believing," where (Riley) shows her strength."
- Boris Budd, What's Up Magazine
"Jasmine Riley's powerhouse vocals and sincere songwriting are gaining a lot of local attention."
- Bellingham Alive
"[...]" "... the hottest harmonies in Bellingham, and likely further. "[...]" "...Jasmine and Kat sound like they have been singing together for a lifetime. It is the sound of voices of which only rise from the wellspring of deep friendship. It is the collective voice that makes the songs of love and loss beautiful, although sometimes painfully sad. It is the collaborative harmony that belies the years of singing apart, as if they were just practicing for all of those years to perform and create together in the future."
- James Hardesty, Co Founder, Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Hello dear Jasmine! How are things going as of lately? I was working on a review for Big Sur's Women and thought I heard you in the background. I've also been seeing the reviews for your demo and it looks like things are going well. Any chance of seeing that bad boy on line for purchase effect?
well hi right back hee hee...I hope you are well...let the goodness of today be what you carry on your shoulders ..may it hold your back up straight ..peace and love...keep in touch..always a delight listening to your pagey page:):)):~~~Molly
HEY!!! How was your show on The Green out there? Lots of people? Good movie? Wish I could've been there. I was not back from Canada though yet. Then, Amy's going away party was that night too once I did get back. She's going to go teach english in Korea for a year. ANYWAY, I HOPE YOU HAD FUN!! NO RAIN RIGHT?!. Workin' on any new stuff that I haven't heard yet? DO THE TRAIN SONG!!! SHEEEESH. I LOVE IT!!
Jasmine! I miss seeing your face:) What have you been up to lately? I suppose I haven't been around much either; just working constantly:( Boooooooooo! Stupid work!!!
listened to your songs today~~~beautiful lady:)keep in touch I have been writting a lot so maybe you could read them and tell me what you think..much love from the midwest~~~molly
You are amazing. I would love to play a full on ME extravaganza at the Honeymoon. I love that place. Guests, costumes, and sweet sad lovethings. Great job at the slam sweetheart. You really are my favorite singer in the whole wide world! love, love, love...
Hey Jasmine. Thanks for the add. I dig your stuff. If you ever need someone to do a show with, I'd love to share a stage with you. Good luck and have an awesome week.
