Jessica Kilroy: acoustic guitar, ukelele, slide guitar, kazoo and vocals
Influences
Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Nuclear Teacup, David Byrne, Red Wine, Loneliness, Long strenuous climbing routes, Quiet Montana nights, The Budos Band, My Brightest Diamond, Califone, Pentangle, Deanna Bryant in all her brilliance, Patty Griffin, Bjork, Sonic Youth, Daptone Records, Mazzy Star, Kostas, Steve Earl, Exuma, Doc Watson, John Gorka, Emmy Lou Harris, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Tori Amos, Michael Atherton, Kris Delmhorst, Walt Michaels, A Tribe Called Quest, The Doves, Richie Havens, Radiohead, Acoustic Syndicate, Martin Sexton, Kim Deal, Smashing Pumpkins, Lucinda Willams, Bob Franke, Steve Gillette, Jason Kilroy, Tricky, Portishead, U2, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Iron & Wine, Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Johnny Cash, Nerak Roth Patterson, Guy Davis, Newgrass Revival, and many, many others
Dubbed as a "21st century Emmy Lou Harris" by Grammy nominated songwriter, Skip Ewing, Montana's own award winning songwriter, Jessica Kilroy, lives and breathes the life of a troubadour. Capturing each moment with heartfelt lyrics and a voice that Bluesman Guy Davis once described as "beautiful and pure, it takes me somewhere deep and way back" her songs have the depth of the land she is from.
2009 Telluride Troubadour Finalist
2008 NW String Summit Band Competition Winner
2008 Horse & Writer Invitational Songwriting Competition Winner
2006 Owl Lounge Songwriting Competition Winner
hey Jessica- ya need to book some gigs in Sweden- the Swedes are obsessed with Americana/American Country- my buddy's over there and trying to get me to move over and teach Dobro- Imagine that, high demand for Dobro teachers!
hello my love! it looks like your european tour is coming together! im so glad! when are you coming back east again? let me know and i'll get you some shows. I should be your booking agent, im serious about that too.
Hej Jessica...yes I live up north in Sweden, Lycksele not far from Umeå, that soon will become europas kulturhuvustad (cultural capitol of the year in europe)but it's not until 2014, so? But think you and your music would fit in nicely here with us "countryfolks"! :=))
Hi Jessica Kilroy Don't miss the opportunity to play at the world's biggest festival for upcoming bands! Play at the best and biggest venues in your country. Sign up your band today at www.emergenzanordic.com Hope to see your band ON stage! All the best Emergenza Festival
Just passin by to say...Luv is the depth...the core...the soul of our inner Being...if I let you see it..Be kind...if I let you share it...be careful...for it Hurts to lose it...much Luv to you... Peace Frontline
line-up for DSO AND RAILROAD EARTH Current mood: bouncy Category: Music http://www.earthboundproductions.org http://www.darkstarorchestra.com http://www.railroadearth.com http://www.whitewaterramble.com http://www.ashburypark.net http://www.loveyourmotherfestival.com http://www.jessicakilroy.com http://www.elephantrevival.com http://www.charleyorlando.com http://www.griztix.com
heres the schedule of events
GEOTHERMAL JERRY BASH thursday pre-party at the Top Hat with SARAH MCCOY AND THE ZIPPIDY YEAHS--FREE SHOW friday august 14th Valley Stage Dark Star Orchestra 9pm-1am Saloon Stage 145-330 Mason Jar String Band (honkytonk) 4-6pm Cottonwood Draw (bluegrass) 630-830 Sarah McCoy and The Zippidy Yeahs (blues--folkrock) 12-2am Juicebox (funktronica-blues)
Sat Aug 15th Valley Stage 8-12am Dark Star Orchestra saloon 11-1230 Mason Jar String Band (honkytonk) 1-3 Stoney Holiday (jamband) 330-530 Cottonwood Draw (bluegrass) 6-8pm Sarah McCoy and The Zippidy Yeahs (blues) 12-2am Juicebox (funktronic blues)
HEMP HOE-DOWN friday aug 21st preparty in the saloon Juicebox (funktronic blues)
SATURDAY AUGUST 22 VALLEY STAGE 130am-330am Whitewater Ramble..bluegrass with Drums and extra special Pete Wall on saxophone 9-1am RAILROAD EARTH.(Rockin Americana) 745-830 Elephant Revival (sweet melodic bluegrass-world) 530-730 Sugarcane String Band..(country-rock) 3-5 Elephant Revival.. 1-230 Jessica Kilroy.(Montana Troubadour) 11-1230 Charley Orlando Band..(rockin Americana)
SATURDAY AUGUST 22 SALOON 12-2am J. WAILS (dj spinster).. 7-9 Voodoo Horseshoes...(rocket-grass) 430-630 Cottonwood Draw..(bluegrass) 2-4pm Four On The Floor...(bluegrass) 12-130 pm Andrea Harsell (blues/americana)
Hey thanks for the add. My friend Bill saw you open for the Murder by Death show and said you had a very beautiful voice and I had to check you out... He was right.. lol.. I'm hooked. Love You music :)
Hi! Haven't stopped buy in a long time. See your going to be in Colorado soon. I'm a Boulder girl originally. Wish I was there when you were. Anyways, have a blast I know you'll be beautiful!
