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Layah Jane
Acoustic / Folk / Soul

Tongue of Folk, Heart of Soul



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since12/19/2005
Band Websitewww.layahjane.com
Band MembersLayah Jane
(vocals, acoustic guitar, keys)

Oliver Johnson
(acoustic, electric, baritone guitars, background vocals)

Who else has been known to play musical chairs with us on stage and record? Brian MacMillan, Davide Direnzo, Ben Riley, Lyle Molzan, Marc Rogers, Roger Williams, Bryden Baird, Burke Carroll, Sasha Rose, Lori Cullen, Diana Morgan, Dave Gouveia, David Leitman, Jill Vitols, Louis Simao, Arthur Kerekes, Mark Jarvis, and YOU (the hand-clappin', toe-tappin', crowd choir)



InfluencesJoni Mitchell
Rickie Lee Jones
Bruce Cockburn
Sade
Phoebe Snow
Ani Difranco
Martin Sexton
Jorane
East Mountain South
Sting
Zap Mama
Annie Lennox
Bjork
Mark Knopfler
The Beach Boys
Sarah McLachlan
Ben Harper
Sinead O'Connor
Don Ross
Emmylou Harris
Oliver Johnson

love, family, the moon, knowlton lake, the move dance collective, homeopathy, waldorf, local organic food, the hive, the school of life...

Sounds Like



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LAYAH JANE: Brightness & Bravery

LAYAH JANE: Patience

LAYAH JANE: Grievance and Gratitude


Record LabelGrace Note Records

Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 15 2009 8:00P
Ontario Council of Folk Festival’s Conference Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 16 2009 1:00P
OCFF - Songwriters Association of Canada Showcase Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 16 2009 8:00P
Ontario Council of Folk Festival’s Conference Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 17 2009 12:30A
OCFF - Songwriters Unite Showcase Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 17 2009 2:00A
OCFF - Shakedown St. Showcase Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 18 2009 1:15A
OCFF - Petrie Dish Showcase Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 18 2009 3:30A
OCFF - The Tunesmiths’ Room Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 18 2009 12:00P
OCFF - Shakedown St. Showcase Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 18 2009 8:00P
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Charles Stockey Theatre Parry Sound, Ontario
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Meaford Town Hall Meaford, Ontario
Nov 7 2009 9:00P
Moonshine Cafe Oakville, Ontario
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 12 2009 11:45P
NERFA - Midnight Hoot Showcase Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 13 2009 2:30A
NERFA - Lilfest Showcase Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 14 2009 12:00A
NERFA - Suite Maple Sugar Kerhonkson
Nov 14 2009 1:45A
NERFA - Batkat’s Whodat Showcase Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 15 2009 1:30A
NERFA - Suite Maple Sugar Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference Kerhonkson, New York
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Boulder Coffee Company Music Club & Cafe Rochester, New York
Nov 20 2009 7:30P
Caffe Lena Saratoga Springs, New York
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Dryden Community Centre Cafe Dryden, New York
Feb 17 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 18 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 21 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
Chris’ Place Waterloo, Ontario

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   About Layah Jane

“A spine chilling talent…” - Toronto Star

“…Funky-Jazzy-Reggae conscious Folk-Pop that enters your ear like cotton candy melts on your tongue.” - Northeast In Tune Magazine

“Stunning vocals…Emotionally compelling and multi-layered...” - Monkeybiz.ca

Soul-Folk songstress Layah Jane is a hearty young musician with a mission. With soulful vocals and a poetic, articulate tongue, Layah’s sound recalls Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and Phoebe Snow, with a resonance all her own.

Both piano and guitar became tools for writing and accompaniment as Layah began to create and perform original material at the age of thirteen. Since the completion of her first demo in 2000, Layah has been invited to play countless shows and festival showcases including the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Winterfolk Festival, North by Northeast Music Festival, Toronto Indie Music Week, Toronto City Roots Festival, the Ottawa Folk Festival, and New Music West.

Following the release of her debut album "Grievance and Gratitude" (Grace Note Records, 2005), Layah won a 2005 CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, and the award for Best Political Song in the Ontario Council of Folk Festival's 2005 songwriting competition. In 2006, she received a Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Jazz, and a nomination in the Best Live Acoustic Act category, as well as a nomination for an American Independent Music Award in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category.

In 2007, Layah's second release, an EP entitled "Patience" (Grace Note Record, 2007), won an Ontario Independent Music Award (Best Folk), and received nominations for two Toronto Independent Music Awards (Best Folk and Best Female Fronted Band).

Layah's highly anticipated full-length sophomore release, "Brightness & Bravery" (Grace Note Records, 2008) is receiving critical acclaim, and has garnered a 2008 Ontario Independent Music Award (Best Female Artist), a nomination for a second 2008 Ontario Independent Music Award (Best Song), and a nomination for a Toronto Independent Music Award (Best Folk).

"Brightness & Bravery" was produced by Oliver Johnson (Esthero, Divine Brown), and is a rich and sonically intimate offering. A collection of Canada’s finest players offered their musical blessing: Ben Riley (Bruce Cockburn), Mark Mariash (Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Slean), Bryden Baird (Feist), Lyle Molzan (Jann Arden), Marc Rogers (K’naan, Philosopher Kings), Brian MacMillan (Kevin Hearn, Barenaked Ladies) and Burke Carroll (Kathleen Edwards) among others.

In the realm of TV, radio, and film, Layah’s songs have been licensed for Global TV’s “Blue Murder”, and ESPN’s primetime drama “Tilt”. Layah has appeared on late night entertainment TV shows across Canada, and her songs have been licensed for use in several internationally distributed documentary films. Through regular college and CBC radio play, as well as a fortunate invitation to be the voice of the Dove Self Esteem Fund’s 2006 “True Colors” TV Campaign, listeners all over the world are being introduced to Layah Jane through the airwaves.

Morphing from singer-songwriter to DJ, Layah co-founded the Move Collective, a Toronto dance jam that spread west to Calgary and east to Halifax. Voted Best Non-smoking Dance Event in Toronto by Now Magazine in 2003, rotating DJs pack dance floors each week.

Equally at home onstage as in the studio or the DJ booth, 2007 and 2008 have proven to be the busiest touring years to date for Layah, with shows all over QC, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC, NY, MA, VT, NC, and TX.

Personal, political and passionate, Layah Jane’s music will speak courageous and tender, to the hungry hearts of poets, activists, and lovers alike.

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The Oldest Child [Enjoyed the FALL season]

The Oldest Child [Enjoyed the FALL season]



Oct 15 2009 10:39 PM

Hey there!
Thank you for your friendship,
Please check out my page and comment back, I would really appreciate it!

Thank you!
The Oldest Child
Lee
The Rhodes - Eddie Rhodes

The Rhodes - Eddie Rhodes



Oct 15 2009 4:41 AM

Thanks for the ad!
Enjoyed listening to your music - great Tunes!
If you have a chance give us a listen and a comment of what you think of our songs.
Glad to make your cyber-acquaintance!
Cheers!
Eddie.
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Oct 12 2009 2:28 PM

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Amelia

Amelia



Oct 1 2009 3:10 PM

Woo! Looks like you have a busy few months ahead of you! Awesome. I'm living in Ottawa now, and I'm happy to see you have some gigs booked here! I will definitely come out and see you play, and maybe we can grab a coffee at some point too, if you can find time in your busy schedule ...

Love, and good vibes,
Amelie
Sillken Nominee for LA Music Awards

Sillken   Nominee for LA Music Awards



Sep 22 2009 5:51 PM

Hey! Just dropping by to say how awesome your music is! Peace
mmothejr

mmothejr



Aug 19 2009 9:41 AM

Thank you for the friendship!!!
I like your music a lot...
With smiles from sunny Berlin,
Mmo
alan hare

alan hare



Aug 19 2009 7:18 AM

thanks for add
nice tunes
ZOLIS AUDIO

Jim Zolis



Aug 19 2009 3:44 AM



...........AWESOME VOICE....THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!
Steve

Steve Skaggs



Aug 18 2009 6:20 PM

Hi Layah
Thanks for adding me. I really enjoyed your music!!! Have a great week and take care.
Steve
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Doug Ilton - Guitar Maker

Doug Ilton



Jul 21 2009 2:54 AM

Hi Layah Jane,

So easy to listen to and enjoy, thank you for having such beautiful tunes for me to listen to on your myspace site. On vacation at Peggy's cove and digging you.

Your friend,
d
Stephen Cox

Stephen Cox



Jul 19 2009 10:07 PM

Sunnyside Cafe - Music & Comedy by The Lake
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Wednesday July 22nd 8pm
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Boo

Boo



Jul 19 2009 9:45 PM

Merci ...
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Jul 19 2009 2:13 PM

Welcome to a beautiful day in friendship..

Wishing U a kind day…filled with love, joy, pleasant friendship, companionship and relationship.
And above all, poetry and music..

Thank U 4 sharing your friendship, time, and creativity.

It is all beautiful and amazing.
Hope U do find the time and get an opportunity to read and listen to my music and poetry…
If U enjoyed it. Let me know.
If U didn’t, also let me know…This is how I grow…
By listening and being open to correction, positive criticism, direction and friendly feedback..

May we always stay friends and learn and appreciate each other…and grow and flourish.

Warm Regards.
May WE always receive kind blessings from life.
Biri
Outoftune-the band

Outoftune-the band



Jul 19 2009 12:37 AM

Nice music!
shinji-k

shinji-k



Jul 19 2009 12:20 AM

Hi Layah
Hello!
Thanks for the add!!
very wonderful songs here!!
Cheers from Japan!
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Jul 12 2009 2:02 AM

Ciao,Layah
Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, you are a great really...
I feel great admiration for you,
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy..and good week end
neal
MARCO CASTELLI

MARCO CASTELLI



Jul 10 2009 11:54 PM

Ciao!
How are you, my friend?
u are fantastic!!!

much LOVE.

M C
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Jul 6 2009 8:44 PM

!!!OUT NOW!!! july 1, 2009

debut album - literary devices - on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody...

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Simon Sillz !! New Beat Posted 30/08/09 !!!!

Simon Sillz !! New Beat Posted 30/08/09 !!!!



Jul 5 2009 12:53 AM

Hi ,
How Are You???
Hope Everything is Good For You

If You Got Some Times
Pass 2 My Page And Listen 2 The New Track That I Have Produced
Hot Beat
Hot Girl On The Track
Have A Nice Day

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Amelia

Amelia



Jun 24 2009 9:26 PM

Hey, Layah.

I was just passing through. Beautiful songs, as always! Can you give me more deets on your show on the 30th? I would love to come down and check it out!

Blessings,
-Amelia
PREFIX

PREFIX



Jun 18 2009 10:11 PM

Hello,Layah.Thank you so much for the add.
Your tracks are so wonderful.
I luv it!

love/peace
from PREFIX @Tokyo
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Jun 18 2009 2:21 AM

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brian macmillan

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Jun 1 2009 10:46 PM

thanks Lay!! Your vocals sound unbelievable...can't wait for you to hear! xob
Neal

Neal Barbieri



May 27 2009 11:36 PM

Ciao Layah , Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your music a lot, and the splendid voice.
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy
neal
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