Live Band: Jessica Callahan:vocals, piano & songwriting.
David Brimer:guitar
Alan Malunao:guitar
Kevin Welsh:bass and vocals
Evan Hillhouse:drums and vocals
Influences
Jeff Buckley | Death Cab for Cutie | Fiona Apple | Tegan and Sara | Led Zeppelin | Fleetwood Mac | Rufus Wainwright | Incubus | U2 | Gavin DeGraw | Butch Walker | Copeland | Elliot Smith | Lily Allen | Aimee Mann | The Beatles | Damien Rice | Zero 7 | Feist | John Mayer | Pete Yorn | Metric | Rilo Kiley | Ben Folds | The Fray | Something Corporate | KT Tunstall |Jon brion
Every so often an artist comes along who reminds you how passionate music can be.
It’s even more surprising when the artist is at the beginning of a very promising career.
Blind from birth and only twenty two years old, her powerful voice, insightful songwriting and lyrics along with her contagious energy have already been compared to Tori Amos, Fiona Apple and Pink, but comparisons do not do justice to Jessica Callahan’s distinct talent. She is truly one of a kind.
After jumping feet first in the music business at an early age of thirteen, she recorded two albums by the time she graduated from High School while performing at all the L.A. Clubs. Jessica recorded her first master production with Producer Lynne Earls @ the Jungle Room in Glendale, Ca.
While Jessica handled Piano and Vocals, the accomplished musicians involved with the production of her Self Titled debut album only accentuate the soulful melodies apparent in Jessica’s writing. With Mario Calire and Matt Chamberlain on drums (The Wallflowers, Ozomotli, Liz Fair, Van Morrison, Elton John and Fiona Apple). Grecco Burrato on guitar (Pink, Boys ll Men). Shawn Davis and Andre DeSantanna on bass (Nikka Costa, Jesse McCartney). Tim Pierce on guitars (Seal, Michael Jackson) and the powerful keyboard and mellotron arrangements of Patrick Warren (Ashlee Simpson, Melissa Etherage, Jewel)
A mix of beautiful melodies and pop hooks, Jessica Callahan is a new breed of artist. On songs like "City Streets" and "Better Change" you can hear her mixed influences (A blend of Tori Amos-like emotion, Rufus Wainwright-like eclecticism, and Gavin DeGraw-like pop sensibility) shine through while still holding on to a very distinct quality all her own, a quality that can only come from passion and struggle.
At the end of a year recording, Jessica peeled herself out of the studio with an album of epic proportions. The records eleven songs beautifully illustrate every facet of Jessica Callahan. It's a perfect travelogue of life growing up in the new millennium.
Jessica’s Album is an undeniable debut masterpiece.
In the meantime, she is gigging on the West Coast while building her ever expanding fan base. Jessica won the Best Pop Rock Artist for 2007 at the Orange County Music Awards in May 07 and Just nominated Best Pop Female Vocal by the Los Angeles Music Awards 2007.
Won "Best Female" 2008 Orange County Music Awards
Self -Titled album NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes too... Buy the album, join the mailing list and spread the word!!
hey sweetness, no not so much performing as I've just been recording religiously, I swear Im addicted it's nuts, I actually haven't seen the sun in a while cuz I am white as hell and been inside recording so much! =) hahahaha how are you? I miss shootin the shit with you and making fun of stupid things in life? I read your blog about the tour in CO bad ass, congratulations I am sooo excited for you!!!!!!!!!! yaaaayyy!!!! =)
July 11th I'm SOOO there. You need to update your calendar with their new name girly. And BTW I am learning the guitar. My goal is to know some Tegan and Sara soon. I can kinda play "Where Does the Good GO" now...
Hey J, When is "I Have A Ghost" going to be up on your myspace? There is a rumor going around that it is the greatest song ever written and if you listen to it all of your pocket lint turns into gold! I can't wait to hear it (I could really use the gold right now). :) -Doyle
Thank you for the add and for being my friend. It really means a lot to me!! It's nice to have you as a very talented musician friend! I like your music and your backup Band. Hey Jessica you're doing great! CONGRATS!! Best wishes, Ramiro :)
Hey sweetie, i know we didnt get to hangout this past weekend again but lets get together soon! Glad to hear things are going a lot better your one of the greatest friends and im always here for you Jes... Ill call you later!
Hey Jessica love your music and have to answer your question,"Yes I believe in the power of Dreams".Thank you for your friendship and wish you happiness tim
Me and my bassist (Kevin) are hosting and open Mike night at Venice Bistro every Wednesday 5:30-10pm. Starts this Wed April 16th. We have PA, mikes, electric piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, and mikes. Why don't you any other musicians you might know come down and play a few songs? This is going to be a forum for musicians to play songs (originals or covers), network and give/sell cd's. Should be fun and no cover.
