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Jill
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Indie

" to love, or to be understood"

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
United States

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Last Login:  8/14/2008
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   Jill: General Info
Member Since3/10/2005
Band Websitejillpaquette.com
Band MembersWell lets see, myself, hmmm, and then some guys who come out on the road regularly are Mike Hill (www.myspace.com/mikehillbass), hes great. For real. Boone Daughdrill, a great little drummer out of Mississippi ( do you say it in your head as you type it as well?) they are my power duo. sometimes we bring others as a suprise, so be sure to catch us when we are in town and hear the current band
InfluencesJonatha Brooke, Over The Rhine, Beethoven,Mozart, Bach, Keith Green, Patty Griffin, The Beattles, David Wilcox, Rich Mullins, David Foster, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Allison Krauss, Steve Miller
Sounds LikeJoni Mitchell, Sheryl Crow, Sara Maclaughlan and hopefully uniquley Jill

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 20 2008 6:00P
The Packinghouse Redlands, California
Sep 21 2008 9:00A
The Packinghouse Redlands, California
Sep 24 2008 7:00P
Morningstar Christian Chapel Whittier, California
Sep 27 2008 6:30P
Capo Beach Calvary Capistrano Beach, California
Sep 28 2008 9:00A
Capo Beach Calvary Capistrano Beach, California

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   About Jill
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting ? .................................................................................................................. What is it that connects us to each other--and why do we long for connection? What does it mean to live in the moment--and what do we miss when we don't? Pondering this questions is what generated such wide-spread buzz and great reviews for Canadian-born singer-songwriter Jill Paquette's debut album, Jill Paquette (Reunion Records), including Dove nominations, a JUNO Award (Canadian equivalent to the Grammy's), three VIBE awards (Canadian People's Choice Awards) and two Western Canadian Awards. Classically-trained Paquette has shared the stage with CCM greats like Rebecca St James, Shaun Groves and Jill Phillips, and she's traveled the US and Canada, performing in large venues (Franklin Graham Crusade, Spirit West Coast, Freedom Fest, GMA Seminar in the Rockies), coffee houses, concert halls, churches and local clubs. Jill has been featured in publications like Christianity Today, CCM Magazine, and CBA Marketplace; Christian Music Todaydubbed her one of the Best New Artists and Radio & Recordsnamed her one of radio's Top 10 New Artists. It all started when she performed an impromptu set at a local coffee house in Northern Canada--not because she wanted to, but because of the relentless insistence of her friends. She met Matt Brouwer (who would later sign to a major label) that day and became a part of his band. There she learned how to serve the music" and to connect in a meaningful way to her audience. Jill believes this is when, in actuality, music discovered her. Serendipity has been the hallmark of Jill's career: While others had been aware of her talent for years, Jill is surprised by the path her life has taken. At the request of a producer, she sat down with her guitar to record her first demo. It found its way to Nashville and she received a surprise call from a major label interested in signing her. Three years later, Jill inked her first record deal. Her whole journey has been this way: a string of events that seemed to divinely happen of their own. Jill didn't grow up dreaming of stardom, and when you mention the accolades, she looks uncomfortable. "It's like this," she begins. "I always wanted a horse when I was younger. I knew I'd be great with horses because I just loved them so much ... they're amazing. "Finally, I got one when I was 13. My horse was my best teacher in a lot of ways, but she also had needs." She heaves an exaggerated sigh. "She had to be fed, she had a clock and she wanted ME to do things for her. If I didn't exercise her, she'd get cranky, and if she was around the wrong horses, she'd pick up bad manners." She pauses thoughtfully, her voice ironic, "It's quite like taking care of a child, and at 13, I wasn't ready for a child." The moral of the story? "Be careful what you wish for," Jill says dryly, then smiles. "There's a downside to even the greatest opportunities. You know, it was flattering and exciting to win the awards, but a record deal ... that felt like pressure to besomething and that was scary. But I believe it was my path, and I'm grateful." Perhaps it's her remote, northern-Canadian upbringing and her Native-American roots that have contributed to her down-to-earth, unassuming personality. Jill's love for music goes back to childhood where, as the youngest of seven in a musical family, she began playing the piano when she was three years old. She studied classical music, and she spent her time soaking up Beethoven in lieu of MTV. To Jill, songwriting is her meditation--an outlet for her musings, her exploration of her experiences: raw, bold, and deeply honest. Dubbed the "female equivalent of the thinking man's songwriter" by Christian Music Today, she explores life's complexity, considers her shortcomings, and confesses her most private fears. Her lyrics reveal the honest travail of a person struggling with her own contradictions: longing for the richness and beauty of the moment, yet uncomfortable in her own skin. Honesty is Jill's renown: she Jill makes a believer out of the listener, awakening a sense of the divinity in their lives that perhaps they haven't experienced. "I want people to experience their own defining moment with the music" Jill reveals. "I want to awaken their curiosity about the intricate, divine moments that color our journeys."

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Jill's Friends Comments
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David Burch





Apr 18 2008 5:15 AM

Hey Jill! how are you?
Jenn





Jul 16 2008 6:44 AM

Hey Jillster, happy happy birthday to you as well. Thanks for the facebook comment. Facebook makes me grouchy since it has no colors... but I know you never check this so I'll wander over there and wish you happy birthday again! Can't wait to see ya!
Laura Austin





Aug 7 2008 4:47 AM

Jill you need to listen to Kat Goldman she is a canadian too haha she is awesome! Miss you!!!
andrea





Feb 20 2008 6:07 PM

Hey my friend. I miss you. Are you feeling better? We need to have a girls night sometime soon. I really miss my friend Jill.
Michelle Lynn





Feb 22 2008 10:49 PM

Jill, you're coming to Waco!!! That pretty much makes my year!!! Love ya!
heather





Feb 28 2008 4:55 AM

Aaaahhh! I'll see you in Dallas Saturday and I'm SUPER pumped!!
Anthony Cappolino





Mar 17 2008 10:18 AM

Hey there Rocker! Been a while. Just saying hello! Hope the road is treating you well. You miss me, it's okay to admit it.
daisy's delight





Apr 2 2008 4:35 AM

Hey Jill how's life,hope all is well



R C
Lou Gramm





Feb 2 2008 8:48 PM

Thanks for the friendship. All the very best to you!!
Rick "the rock" Starr





Feb 1 2008 5:54 PM

Hey Jipa!
How are you doing? It's been a long time since I've seen or heard from you. It looks like I'm gonna get to see you at The Door with Robbie Seay on March 1st. I'm glad to see you coming back to Dallas. God Bless!
Loren Brooke





Jan 24 2008 5:54 PM

bumble bee tuna!
Rachel





Jan 18 2008 7:22 PM

hi!
um i saw you at discovery church last year.
you were AMAZINGGG!
a matter of FAITH





Jan 8 2008 10:46 PM

Jill,

Welcome friend!

Thanks for adding us. We are blessed to be a part of your circle of friends and are happy to include you in ours.

Stop by and check out the new tunes when you get a chance.

get your peace on,
a matter of FAITH
John 14:6
Erin McLaughlin





Jan 8 2008 4:48 AM

You are the greatest! Thanks for being my friend. See ya around.
LAUREN ROMAN - Session & BG Singer





Jan 8 2008 3:58 AM

Aw, shucks, now I'm blushing! ; ) Happy New Year to you! Where you been, girl? We need to grab lunch or hit happy hour or something and catch up... are you in town for a while?
k a y l a





Jan 8 2008 3:52 AM

hey
just wanted to let you know how much like your selftitled cd
i got it quite a few years ago when you came to my church
i still listen to it often enough
=)
Kara Langer





Jan 3 2008 10:41 PM

Cooommmmeeee Hooommmmeee!!!
Jenn





Dec 24 2007 3:52 PM

Merry Christmas to you!
Jason & Kris





Dec 22 2007 4:24 PM

merry Christmas Jill, was great to see ya this year!!!!!
Frank





Dec 12 2007 6:27 AM

Jill,

Great to see you and meet your man tonight! You look great and very happy which is awesome.

But, I somehow feel cheated that I didn't get to hear that amazing voice... maybe next time.

Frank
SaM





Dec 9 2007 5:45 AM

I watched the webcast from CC Redlands or the packinghouse or whatever it's called, tonite, and you were stupdenous.

Sunshine is one of my all-time favorite songs, ranking right up there with Bing Crosby's "I'll be seeing you" and James Taylor's "You've got a friend". Everytime I hear you sing and play "Sunshine" I can envision the video for it when it's a big hit someday in my head.

It's great to hear the big produced version of "Come to Me" that's on your record, but just you and a guitar more than successfully blows me away everytime.

Please keep up your amazing work. You're always staggering.
heather





Dec 4 2007 2:47 AM

come back to oklahoma! pretty please!
Jonny Jimison





Nov 28 2007 11:46 PM

I love the new song but I miss the "summer song" - it was so pretty!
SaM





Nov 27 2007 7:59 AM

So my friend who went with me to the Bluebird last time you were there was asking me if you were playing in town anytime soon. Not knowing the answer to this, I figured I would, on behalf of her and myself, ask if you are.

I have a feeling that there should have been a question mark somewhere in there. Oh well. Have a good day.
donna stuart





Nov 25 2007 4:25 AM

i likey... thanks for telling me about it
great lyrics & dreamy music.

call me
d
Talitha





Nov 24 2007 6:21 PM

woauw!! I just love your music!!!
When are u comin to Holland??:P

grtsz, Talitha
Sokka-Kun™





Nov 24 2007 12:51 AM

hi jill the new song is great
STEVE TEMMEL





Nov 21 2007 3:54 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s my favorite time of year to give thanks for all the awesome people in my life. Thank You for your friendship and being part of the MySpace gang.

Keep shinning your light!

Steve
j michael robinson





Nov 21 2007 6:34 AM

Thanks for finding me. Hope we can play together again soon. For real. I mean do it right. I'm talking about BIG time. No Joke!
SaM





Nov 19 2007 3:18 AM

Hi Jill,

The new song is great.
I really like the words "Try believing Hope can be in the unseen
I feel it in everything"

That's just marvelous and touching.

I can't wait until you're playing in town again. If I can, I'll definitely be there.

Hoping for a new album soon,
SaM
*holly*





Nov 19 2007 3:10 AM

Miss you lots! In honor of that, I've added your song to my profile. It's been waaaaaayyy too long.
Kara Langer





Nov 18 2007 1:20 PM

Awe, Thank you so much, Jill!! It was pretty awesome!

When are you back in TN for a while? We need wine and music and fun story swapping. Its been monnnnths!
Dan Lugo





Nov 18 2007 6:13 AM

So, i was thinking about you the other day and was like, "I really hope she puts more music out, because I would totally listen to it all the time." So... yeah. Record some stuff and send it to your fans. :)
Amber





Nov 18 2007 1:41 AM

love the new song, jill. beautiful. i just added it to my profile.
Lydia Walker





Nov 17 2007 11:40 PM

hey jill,
i like your new song!:)
your music is inspiring. keep it up!

lydia