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Why is life
so pleasant
in the movies?
— Movies
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In this garden of life
I'm coming alive
I'm gonna grow
— SeedsJetty Rae is a singer-songwriter based out of Ann Arbor Michigan, originally from Northern Michigan. Jetty has been singing, touring, and recording for the past five years. While living in Hawaii for two years, she became inspired and picked up the guitar—and made many friends, which led to her first regular gigs at a place called “Dirty Jakes.” Jetty would play facing the ocean, as she recalls one time a man was so at peace while she was playing he fell asleep in his bar stool. While in Hawaii, she also joined the rap and hip-hop group Soul Chronicle, and toured the Hawaiian Islands, as well as mainland China with them. Her short stint with Soul Chronicle opened up other doors for her to record with other hip-hop groups such as The S.O.G. crew. With her first experiences in the studio under her belt, Jetty left the Independent hip-hop world for a more organic, folk sound.
She began writing her first album Blackberries (LP 2007) and borrowed the money from her Grandma to get her first album recorded, mastered, and replicated. Her first album opened the door for Jetty to tour Northern Michigan at numerous festivals, and venues—Traverse City Film Festival, and Blissfest to name a few.
Over the past few years she has been honing her craft something she says she “wasn’t naturally talented with,” in numerous concert dates ranging from Fort Worth, to LA, Chicago to Brooklyn.
In November 2009 she released her Nobody EP, which she recorded in Nashville. Slowly but surely Jetty Rae’s voice has begun to make ripples in this congested but exciting independent music world. She recently won the JetBlue T5 contest through ourstage.com, in which she was flown to New York and performed at JetBlue’s new Terminal 5 at JFK.
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/ann-arbor-musician-jetty-rae-wins-online-music-competition-performs-in-new-york/
Jetty has also been noticed by MTV.com’s “Needle In The Haystack.” Her song “I Love You,” was selected for a free download of the week. They also featured an interview with her in their blog.
http://blog.mtvmusic.com/2010/04/06/needle-in-the-haystack-presents-jetty-rae/
Jetty has performed in The Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn New York, The Grand Traverse Opera House, The Dennos Center, and countless other venues.
She has opened for Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Jay Buchanan, Juana Molina, Rachel Davis, The Ragbirds, and many more Ann Arbor Favorites.
Currently Jetty is recording her second LP at her home studio, and is hoping for a September 2010 release date. This highly anticipated album will be produced and recorded entirely by Jetty. She was inspired to take audio recording classes after becoming dissatisfied with her lack of control in her previous projects. She was inspired by the do-it yourself-ness by the likes of Imogen Heap, and Aimee Mann.
Her influences include Jennifer Knapp, Brandi Carlile, Cat Power, Ray Lamontagne, Lauryn Hill, Patty Griffin, and many more. Her sound is ever changing, one song could be completely Norah, and the other completely Fiona. If you’ve been to a Jetty Rae show you can agree to the fact that song-writing is her true forte, but how she marries her words to her voice and melodies is a thing to see. She has power, and restraint in her voice—the ability to pull at your heart strings delicately like in “Blink of an Eye.” On the other hand she also possesses the power to awaken a passion, a fight in all of us when she really belts it. Her hopes are to eventually start a label for independent artists like herself—that will empower artists to start where they are. She is hoping to give them the tools, studio time, experience, and resources they need to succeed in making great art.
Her aims are not to become a millionaire, or well-know, but rather to evoke a change—that is much more powerful than herself. “It doesn’t matter if I am playing for ten people, or a thousand people—it’s that one person who is touched, that one person who doesn’t feel alone anymore. That’s the power of music..and that’s why I do this.”
Jetty is always scoping out small venues, open mic’s and coffee shops for up and coming talents. If you are interested in learning more about her label please contact her @ jettyrae.com. In the meantime look forward to seeing Jetty play live with her bassist James Hughes.
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I've seen visions
through a portal
So wondrously foreign to this here mortal
— HomeBlackberries Beggar Blessed Child Danielley's Song Gualamina Holes Mad at you Restless Sea Sunshine Waiting Wings Won't be here Nobody I Love You Forget me not Blink of an Eye Bad Apples -
It always starts out well
with flowers maybe, and
everywhere she goes there pops up daisies
— Well, Yes DearAugust 9th, 2010
Hi All. Just wanted to say that I uploaded a bunch of new videos to my YouTube Channel, so you should be sure to check that out! I just put up all my performances from Lilith Fair so be sure to check them out! In the meantime, here's a peak at my last photoshoot courtesy of Dan Stewart Photography.
April 26th, 2010
Hey friends-
It's been awhile since I've updated you on my new album. First of all my apologies to those of you who pre-ordered "Chasing of the Wind" off of my website a year ago! I still have a list of all your names and addresses, and you will definitely get first dibs on the new album plus cool merch! So do not fear, I have not forgotten you!!
So I am taking this summer to re-record my entire album--a lot songs that were recorded last year in Nashville! I've been taking courses and doing lot's of preparation in order for me to record, and produce myself! I'm really excited at this opportunity and challenge. The new album title is still up in the air. This whole process has been a lot of learning, and growing. In the meantime of just waiting, I found myself writing some pretty cool tunes. I will be editing this album down to my favorites! So some of the songs you see me perform may not be on this album! I am looking at a fall release date--hoping for september! I am going to try and make video blogs during the whole recording process to keep you all involved and updated, plus I think it's cool when artists I like show me how their songs were recorded! Like Imogen Heap!
As far as this summer 2010 goes, I will be touring Michigan a bit! Make sure to check out my calendar and add any dates that are in your area! I am playing with a talented bassist, James Hughes, and Devina Williams on cello. Their addition really communicates the true emotion and vision of my music. I'm really excited for these live shows coming up! I hope to see you all there!!
Lastly, I need your help once again! I am entered in a contest to play at Lilith Fair. For those of you who don't know what Lilith is, it's an amazing music festival founded by Sarah McLachlan. This festival features an all women line up! Most of my inspirations, and favorite artists are playing Lilith! Needless to say this would be an amazing opportunity and a dream come true! The date I'm competing for is July 21! BUT, I need YOU to VOTE for ME! All throughout May! In order to vote for me you need to log onto ourstage.com and create a username! Then you will need to vote for my song "I Love You," when it comes up in the judging! Voting starts May 1st, and ends May 30th! Your goal is to get me into the top 20 each round, then their panel judges will pick the one they like the best! Thanks so much, and if you want you can pass this along to your friends! Love you guys!
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All the lines keep you outside
But you were meant to live
Outside of their walls
— Little Girl
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We built a fire, You and me
Built with the sticks of desire
And the flame of eternity
— I Love You
Show Where When Music in the Park East Pavilion Bridge St. in Charlevoix, MI September 2nd from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Common Cup 1511 West Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor MI September 10th from 8:00pm to 10:00pm Plymouth Fall Fest at the Plymouth Coffee Bean 884 Penniman Ave, Plymouth MI September 11th from 4:00pm to 10:00pm Camp Arcadia's Women's Retreat Camp Arcadia, 3046 Oak Street, Arcadia MI September 18th from 9:30pm to 10:30 Valparaiso University 1700 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso IN November 13th from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Crazy Wisdom Tea House 114 S Main St., Ann Arbor MI November 19th from 8:30pm to 10:30
Download Jetty's Press Kit, email jason@jettyrae.com or call (313) 525-1283 for booking or press inquiries.