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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 sometimes jams on stage and record? Brian MacMillan, Davide Direnzo, Ben Riley, Lyle Molzan, Marc Rogers, Roger Williams, Bryden Baird, Burke Carroll, Brad Hart, Brian Kobayakawa, Sasha Rose, Lori Cullen, Diana Morgan, Dave Gouveia, David Leitman, Jill Vitols, Louis Simao, Arthur Kerekes, Mark Jarvis, and 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 )
Dec 7 2009 8:00P
Factory Theatre - private event Toronto, Ontario
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
Mar 28 2010 2:00P
Resonance House Concert Series Brooklin, Ontario
Apr 16 2010 8:00P
Hugh’s Room - Borrowed Tunes - Neil Young Tribute Toronto, Ontario
Apr 17 2010 8:00P
Hugh’s Room - Borrowed Tunes - Neil Young Tribute Toronto, Ontario
Nov 19 2010 8:00P
Our Times Coffeehouse Garden City, New York

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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

Speaking courageous and tender to the hungry hearts of poets, activists, and lovers alike, Folk/Soul songstress Layah Jane is the shy one with head-turning presence; the tall one with the bright blue eyes, tangled blonde curls, and dancing hips. Layah’s music is embodied, raw, and disarming.

With a clever poetic and political conscience from teenage years rocking to Ani Difranco, tender vocal phrasing from pressing walkman earphones spouting Sarah McLachlan into her middle-school ears, and an instinctive understanding of harmony and rhythm from in utero exposure to her parents’ Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Sade, and Kate Bush records, Layah Jane has studied the grand dames of her musical lineage, and has discovered and developed her own spirited voice.

Layah began crafting songs in her early teens, and has bedazzled, bemused, and bewitched listeners ever since. Don’t be distracted by the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, the Ontario Independent Music Awards for Best Folk and Best Female Artist, the Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Jazz, or the songwriting award for Best Political Song at the Ontario Council of Folk Festival’s conference. Resonance bowls over award plaques, and melody sticks stronger than boastful bios or promises from strangers: You won’t be disappointed. You’ll hum like a bee with honey.

With 4 recordings released in 4 years on the independent Grace Note Records, (Brightness & Bravery in 2008, Patience EP in 2007, and Grievance & Gratitude and Grievance & Gratitude Remixes in 2005), Layah’s prolific and passionate songwriting is carving her the kind of music career that is fruitful and long-haul steady. Rumour has it that there’s another record on the way. Psst…Pass it on.

The web of self-booked tours that Layah and band mate/guitarist Oliver Johnson embark on criss-cross North America. They add more miles to a little white VW bio diesel-fueled Jetta than the mechanic cares to count, scarf down more almonds and apples than the average touring vegetarian rockstar can stand, and meet many a beaming, weeping, and cheering audience along the way.

The magical silence that holds potent soft notes together and sets roaring ones apart is guitarist and producer Oliver Johnson’s specialty. With R&B rhythm dirty from his years on the road with Canada’s forefront soul and funk players, and melodic intuition from his Jazz college background and 12 bar Blues-tinged childhood, Oliver’s guitars are known to let out softly audible sighs when he plays them. Adeptly playing the range between subtle and raucous, with emotive atmosphere and blistering solo leads, Oliver’s sensitive and soulful accompaniment is integral to the dynamic of Layah’s live and recorded work. Their onstage chemistry: electric. The product: palpable joy.

When Layah Jane and Oliver Johnson take the stage, we are transported to a place where emotion is raw, reflection is deep, and revolution is not only possible but necessary.

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Award Highlights:
* Ontario Council of Folk Festivals songwriting award Honourable Mention (2009, 2008)
* Ontario Independent Music Award for Best Female Artist (2008) and nomination for Best Song (2008)
* Toronto Independent Music Award nomination Best Folk (2008)
* Ontario Independent Music Award for Best Folk (2007)
* Toronto Independent Music Award nominations for Best Folk, and Best Female Fronted Band (2007)
* Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Jazz (2006) and nomination for Best Live Acoustic Act (2006)
* CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award (2005)
* Ontario Council of Folk Festivals’ political song award for “Reverence and Ridicule” (2005)
* American Independent Music Award nomination for Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter (2005)

Festival and Showcase Highlights:
* Katchepaw Music Festival (2009)
* Toronto City Roots Festival (2006, 2007, 2008)
* NXNE (2004, 2005, 2008)
* Blue Skies Music Festival (2008)
* Ontario Independent Music Awards (2008)
* Toronto Independent Music Awards (2008)
* Rochester International Jazz Fest (2007)
* New Music West (2006, 2007)
* Winterfolk Festival (2005, 2006)
* Ottawa Folk Festival (2005)

Licensing Highlights:
* 2 songs licensed to “Addicted to Plastic” (Cryptic Moth, 2008) documentary film by Ian Connacher
* Song licensed to “Be the Change” (Living Lightly, 2008) documentary film by David Chernushenko
* Song licensed to feature film “Shark City” (Stardust Pictures, 2009) directed by Dan Eisen
* Voice of the Dove Real Beauty/Self Esteem Fund’s 2006 “True Colors” International TV Campaign
* Songs licensed by Global TV’s “Blue Murder”, and ESPN’s primetime drama “Tilt”

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Will Dockery

Will Dockery



Nov 20 2009 1:46 AM

Hello, Layah Jane!
Duel

Duel



Nov 18 2009 10:30 PM

Thank you for being a friend.
I hope you like our music.

Pretty Pop & Duel
http://www.myspace.com/prettypop
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Pretty pop unit "Duel" released new CD.
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Madooo

Madooo



Nov 18 2009 7:36 AM

Hey! Hey! Hey! Layah Jane!!
Hope your]re having a rockin' good time this week!
I added 4 more tracks! Please take a listen, if you get a moment.
Peace!
Madooo
The guy with "The Beatles Tribute from India" CD
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.
TOYKULT

TOYKULT



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
BARTON FINK

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Jul 21 2009 9:30 PM

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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
FEATURING
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Wednesday July 22nd 8pm
FREE ADMISSION
Boo

Boo



Jul 19 2009 9:45 PM

Merci ...
Barracuda Production

Barracuda Production



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
Online Now!


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
dj carne

dj carne



Jul 6 2009 8:44 PM

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

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

dj carne
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

Simon Sillz
http://www.myspace.com/simonsillz
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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