Frequently work with some of the area's best musicians: John "Junkman" Burgh, Randy Eugene, Norman Nardini, David Pellow, Dave Zarko, Bill Toms, Tom Breiding and many others
Influences
Eva Cassidy,
Aretha Franklin,
Bonnie Raitt,
Ella Fitzgerald,
James Brown,
Etta James,
Patty Griffin,
Bill Toms,
Santana, Susan Tedeschi, Allison Krauss
Sounds Like
Jill Simmons...with a little of all of the above thrown in
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As a vocalist Jill Paone Simmons might be called a jack-of-all-trades. She is as comfortable singing a prayerful Ave Maria in church as she is belting out a blues tune in a smoky bar.
Jill has performed as vocalist for a variety of blues, rock and gospel bands. Jill has also contributed her voice and creativity to recording for several other local musicians including Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Tom Breiding, Jill West and John Vento. She plays with all the best keyboardists in the Pittsburgh area, most often teaming up with John "Junkman" Burgh. Recently, she's joined Bill Toms and Hard Rain on vocals, and adds her sweet-soulful voice to Bill's acoustic shows as well.
Jill's philosophy as a performer is to always give it her heart and soul. Whatever the gig, whatever the song, Jill will sing it with passion and knock your socks off with her range and power. For bookings, please email Jill at jillpsimmons@hotmail.com or call 412-951-1378.
Jill - the Diva show was lots of fun! I'm looking forward to playing with you and theCAUSE Nov 1st at PDs. What ya gonna dress up as?? The Patti Spadaro Band is playing Fri NOV 7th at MOONDOGS, stop by & sing a couple with us! -Patti
Wow, did you sound great with theCAUSE last night! Gave me chills (or was it the snow?)... every time I see you it further inspires me not to ever let boundaries or labels get in the way of trying new flavors of music.
Jill, Thank you for all of your support, expertise and even on the spot training! I love you and I hope that someday I will be able to sing as beautiful as you and with such stage presence. It was great to see you and sing with you at the Leaf & Bean on Saturday. I am at Bethany and I hope to see you when I come home to visit. Feel free to come down and visit me, I know that my music professor would love to hear you sing. Love, Ally
