With unique and beautiful vocals backed by simplistic acoustic instrumentation, Jessie’s lyrics swell with references to her own experiences growing up on a ranch in Western North Dakota and uprooting from the familiar. From rootsy instrumental textures including harmonica, pedal steel, slide and dobro guitar to quirky touches like vibes, cello, accordion and oboe, Jessie’s songs are grounded by her acoustic guitar work and an outstanding rhythm section. Sometimes angry, sometimes sarcastic, sometimes hopeful and often melancholy, Jessie’s music is rooted in relatable, personal situations. It represents the push and pull of a twenty-something trying to find happiness and a place to belong in a world that often seems too big for a girl from the sticks.
At 23 years old, Jessie Veeder has established herself as an accomplished and professional musician with years of experience performing, songwriting and recording. Possessing a charming, free spirited personality, Veeder is a natural performer and her talent has taken her from playing at fairs, music festivals and concerts in the Midwest, to managing a national college and coffehouse touring circuit and recording two original albums.
At the age of twelve Jessie began penning original compositions with a sound that has been described as progressive, alternative and folk. Jessie released her first album, This Road, at only 16 years old. With unique and interestingly beautiful vocals, Jessie's lyrics swell with references to her own life experiences. "The isolation of growing up on a working ranch in Western North Dakota allowed me the freedom and space to develop creatively," Jessie says of her songwriting.
A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Jessie was recently signed to Barking Dog Records, a label founded to identify outstanding artists from the Upper Midwest. Her new album, "A Place To Belong," was released in the spring of 2005 and has received rave reviews. The High Plains Reader calls Jessie A siren of the first order, a gorgeous voice that pulls you under and refuses to let you go.
With a blend of storytelling and crowd interaction Jessie's performances deliver honest, relatable, personal experiences. Listeners leave Jessie's shows knowing exactly who she is--and love her for it.
Jessie has shared the stage with, Bobby Vee, Dan Seals, Keri Noble, The Wilkensons, Chuck Suchy among others.
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so something awesome happened today. I was just cruising around on the zune marketplace, and hey guess what I run in to.... the one and only Jessie Veeder playing Sundown. How awesome. Long time no see, hope all is well. -Nate
hey hey hey, how is jessie doing. i was wondering if you had a mailing address by any chance. i know your moving and everything so i wasn't to sure where i could mail you a letter to. so let me know.
Hey, I don't know if you remember Ada oklahoma or not, but I was at the college when you played and I'm totally ready to see you again! Let me know if you are ever around this area!
if you ever think about it, you should play over at acoustic cafe again, i really like to hear ya, and did you find garvin heights when i talked to you?
Hey Jessie, what has been happening? Playing a few gigs here and there I see. If you're ever in the Seattle area give me a call. It would be fun to meet up and jam and record some of your new tunes if you got any. Talk to you later.
How cool you are in Missoula! I love that place! Yes, I'll be there in a few weeks to visit my Dad when I'm done with finals. One more semester left to my J.D.! I hope I get to see you guys! That's great Chad is going to school there...if you don't love it yet, trust me, it will grow on you!
Hey Jessie V! How have your travels been this fall? I hope you're doing GREAT! I'll be rolling through ND over winter break so I hope we can get together and catch up. Miss you!
