Jillian Santella has been performing since she was 3 years old. Over the years, she has studied violin, oboe, dance, guitar, piano, voice, theater, and more. By the end of high school, Jillian realized that she was happiest performing her own original pop/rock songs.
Jillian recently releasedThe July EP, her debut recording featuring 4 acoustic songs. Why Am I was also featured on a CD released by European company Music75.
Jillian's performances and songs are getting rave reviews, she is absolutely a must-hear for fans of memorable melodies and honest lyrics.
For tour dates, downloads, news, merch. (including The July EP), and more, please visit www.JillianSantella.com.
Reviews: "You'll all be seeing a lot of
this
talented young lady in gigs to come. She's the real deal." - HM Dave, host of Acoustic Thurdays at The Funky Munky
"Jillian has a powerful pop-
songwriter style, great voice [and] engaging persona." - Dan Herman, Radio Crystal Blue
"Jillian maintains all the flavor of a 'today' pop goddess. Thoughtful lyrics and a sweet vocal delivery sets me in the mood to watch a movie of the week with her tunes in the background as a part of the soundtrack. The production of other instrumentation is very nice, tight and non intrusive. Hit Pick: Why Am I." - Annette Warner, A. Warner Entertainment!
"Jillian Santella is a young up and coming singer-songwriter with a pleasant upbeat sound." -Aural Fix Magazine
"I have to applaud someone who has the guts to go up in front of a live audience and sing her soul out. This is why I have such respect for so many...they have depth to their songs, to their music, to their personalities...to themselves...
The latest example of this is Jillian Santella, a singer/songwriter from good ol' Long Island itself. You'll see what I mean once you visit her website and purchase one of her CDs. I was really blown away and VERY impressed with the range and depth to her voice... She set the world on fire. Those who have heard her live know what I mean. Kind of like Jewel and Natalie Imbruglia combined I'd say...
We have discovered a gifted musician who has a long career ahead of her." - David Spivak, Publisher and President of Inked Magazine
"In town for the summer to promote her new CD The July EP, Berklee College of Music student Jillian Santella offered a powerful solo acoustic set of original music, even managing a sing-along at the end of her ode to teen worship, Me and Maggie. Her captivating vocals, an aural stew of Chrissy Hynde and The Sundays, with a dash of Loretta Lynn, cut through the dense air, signaling folks to get up out of their cars. Perhaps Mother Nature liked what she was hearing, because the rain actually subsided midway through her set. Other highlights from Jillians set included, Simply and Take it to the Grave.
-Bill McGlone, "A Rainbow of Sounds Under Grey Skies", a review of the LIMSN Music Fest (8/14/04).
"This exceptionally elegant ballad reaveals a maturity above and beyond what's expected of a very young singer/songwriter. Jillian Santella creates an exceptionally strong and memorable hook. Her sweet, smooth vocal is a perfect fit for commercial radio. Few listeners will have any trouble relating to lines like 'It's the chaos that I crave' - perfect in their simplicity.
The arrangements building up from piano to electric rock band are tastefully done. Excellent dynamics breaking down to the title line, 'this misery is the company I love.'
Jillian's performance and composition along with the production make this young artist a 'must-listen!' I recommend stopping back at this site often as new musical gems are made available!" -Jason Didner, reviewing This Misery Is The Company I Love.
I wanted to let you know I have been nominated in the Providence Phoenix's Best Music Poll for
BEST FEMALE VOCALIST
Please support local Music and Vote at ThePhoenix. com/BMP
Also, we have some cool shows coming up...
Hope to see you at one (or more)
Friday MAR 14th - 8:00 pm -
THE LIVING ROOM with Disquiet, Cobalt Opus, Shout Rock Radio and Lost Tide
Saturday MAR 15th - 9:00 pm - THE OCEAN MIST with THE CHASERS
Sunday MAR 23rd - 8:00 pm - CLUB HELL LIVE with The Grey Stanford Band, Pariah Beat and Chelsy Lau Band
Mademoiselle Santella -- nice set. Your set at the All Asia, that is. Pretty impressive chops as well -- vocally speaking (so to speak.) Also glad to see that your hard won guitar is being put to good use. The Queen of Merch apparently has a few other skills.... -Bernie
Make sure to tune in to our MySpace page every Thursday... we will be partying live from 8:30pm to 5:00am (PST) and streaming it LIVE (yes live!), so don't miss it!
We wanted to let you and your friends know that the 2007 Songwriting Contest is on! With over $10,000 in cash and prizes, an amazing panel of judges and sponsors and amazing special guests and surprises this year's contest is going to be incredible. We invite you to check out our website for more information including our brand new Video Blog featuring interviews, tips and advice from the music industry's biggest movers and shakers. Submit your music today and get a free limited edition Songwriters Circle T-shirt ! Peace !
