Fear and hate manipulation Dating & Relationship status She is currently single. Amazing guitarist with great improvisational skills! Jackie even signed a shirt for him. Michael Morris Fire to fight Scary is this story The words JACKIE VENSON are in a dull gold as well as outline of the rays. And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere Thats the sound of time rollin on Uncover our eyes Jackie and her awesome drummer Rodney, her team (Diane and Christina) with the Old Quarter Folks, especially Angela made everything Awesome last night!! My next album is actually supposed to come out this year in September, so it will have to be after that. I fell from a tree Before you know the evenings already gone Violence it protects us Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Some people drink some people smoke Shall not be moved Time keeps rollin on The more you choose to ignore it Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see [guitar solo] Some people drink some people smoke I aint gon study war no more Love transcends This world dont cherish truth my spirits been mad for days I aint gon study war no more Always divide and conquer [guitar solo] As always he combines modern with traditional blues, the somber and the celebratory. And I'm 63 and have had three passions in life: Baseball, politics and music. Love Transcends (Acoustic) Written across a decade, recorded in a I aint gon study war no more I am here for the journey. And all of time This world spins around Credit Jackie Venson's official Facebook page. Never forget who we are Amazing performance and sweet personality. Live fast and die hard Amazing performance & her birthday, to Boot! What will we all reap? Guy came to our venue on the heels of his 2013 release Juba Dance, produced in Italy by Fabrizio Poggi. She describes Reid's fondness for her work as "affirming and relieving" because they play the same instrument and share the same passions as musicians who are also producers and songwriters. In the night they drink their fears away I The more I wanna see another day With or without you baby One must learn to break free One step forward is another step farther behind Is the birth of a new idea Jackie Venson is an Austin-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who was the first African American woman to receive the Best Guitarist title at the Austin Music Awards. Cover our eyes we dont want to see Im gonna study war no more I dont think the brand of the instrument or pickups or anything has a lot to do with it. Fear has divided we can only win united Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away, Do you hear that baby Realize beauty that Ive missed As seen inGuitar Girl Magazine Summer 2020 Issue. Loved it! Unite for greater good Could this be who we are? Stifle us all Play my guitar strings until my fingers swole Time keeps rollin Fight back that bitterness thats Up above my head Eh yeah eh Its no wonder his reverence for the music of the blues masters whove gone before him has been clear and present in every album hes ever recorded, and in every concert hes given. I follow my nose Is what they believe Bursting at the seams Longer that I live When we could build for tomorrow Down by the riverside So glad I discovered her music through this concert in Charleston WV. Over the years, she has seen a lot of changes in her style while working through various genres of music. Now that Im older I see more clearly Because Ive seen the past Up above my head Death destruction exploitation So enjoy Guy Davis, recorded live at The Linda on January 17th, 2014. She has benefitted from being a veteran of Austin's vaunted live music scene who has released nine albums and six EPs in a decade. There aren't many that can do what she does by herself or with a band she is a must see! Say a prayer while it burns away [guitar solo] [guitar solo] Wont sell my soul wont live in vain One step forward is another step farther behind Tickets at the linda.org. When she's failed to do so, she's pursued the introspective discovery of virtuoso musicality. What I am trying to get people to understand is that genres dont matter; it is the voice of the artist that matters. Why the grass is always greener on the other side Hardly nothing can make me cry I hear music everywhere Learn more about Daniels work and contact him through his homepage, DangerKatt.com. Rebuild reeducate With the uncertainty of the times we're living in, one thing holds true for Jackie Venson, she's going to play her music and spread as much joy as she can doing it. Cover our eyes The Studios, particularly with coil tap pickups, are really awesome, added Venson. I aint gon study war no more ", Brooks & Dunn Boot Scoot Through 21st RodeoHouston Performance, Apes of the State Is Here to Defend Folk Punk, Opening Night RodeoHouston 2023: Parker McCollum, Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston One step forward is another step farther behind I aint gon study war no more Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see Fantastic Performer . Shall not be moved I can see now whats been done Numerous national and international festivals have added to her extensive performance schedule. Navigating her way through a decade of being a well-respected guitarist has proved difficult, too. I hear music everywhere Upcoming:John Mayer is bringing his acoustic tour to Nashville this spring, Peter Cooper:Celebration of life planned for late journalist and musician. I play leads over the music until I find a melody that resonates with me. Uncover our eyes before we go blind When reminded that her father, the distinguished bass guitarist Andrew Venson, told her that pursuing a career in the music industry would, in fact, be"hard," she smiles then offers a rapid-fire reply. I immediately bought three CDs and downloaded a couple more. Love transcends Im so unbelievably proud of this record and grateful for the folks that helped make it happen. All of those years Where the grass is dead but they water the concrete I aint gon study war no more WebJackie and her crew are very caring. I lost my favorite toy What they say is the end The more I wanna see another day The music is beautiful, the vibe is right. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. And all of those tears Their next tour date is at Southside Preservation Hall in Fort Worth, after that they'll be at Ponyboy in Oklahoma City. My God is there a way All to run away from this fact Get your copy of Love Transcends Live, digital or physical, here: http://jackievenson.bandcamp.com/merchMusic & Lyrics: Jackie VensonAdditional Search all Bandcamp artists, tracks, and albums, Manager: Louie Carr [email protected] Booking: Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to massive crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Citizen Cope to name a few. Thats what the kids say Hunted us down They played for almost 2 hours. I hear music everywhere [guitar solo] Originally a classical pianist, Jackie Venson picked up the guitar shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, and made the giant leap from the traditions of classical music to the raw and gritty style of blues. Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Down by the riverside ", Interview:Country band Parmalee rides a wave of success into 2023. Longer that I live Is the birth of a new idea We just hide from who we are I had never heard of her before, and I figured that like with other musical acts that played a Beto's events, it was going to be either a decent cover band or a less than decent original act. So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away, Do you hear that baby And I'll keep playing til the sun goes down on my life, Im gonna lay down my burden Is the birth of a new idea So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Oh try to believe Only wise men see that we were One sees it all, the other sees what they wanna see I hear music everywhere All tapings except for one (with Yola) were filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic without an audience. Faster youll reach your dying day Shades of Rock, Blues and Jazz in her sound. Donna Diane from the Chicago noise-rock duo Djunah joins the show to discuss the band's new LP. I think the reason why I am so open to different arrangements is a mixture of the education I got in college and the different music I have listened to and been into throughout my life. Everything up in flames Love transcends I aint gon study war no more In the day they go to work and wait And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere [Related], how I play the guitar showcases my best, most unfiltered self. Time to mend You must have had to spend quite a bit of time in the studio working on the album. Know I was born to work until my dying day Fire to fight That is written in our core We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs Venson began playing piano at the age of eight. You wake up in the morning The evil thats ingrained Live music is the best. I aint gon study war no more And bare my soul Expose my tender heart for the world to know Thats what the kids say Will you reschedule your tour for next year, or will you wait to tour until you have new music? Death destruction exploitation Always free Neo-soul. WebJackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see I usually come up with the music or the beat first, and then after I lay that down, in my sampler or with a looper. So with my head high But I know that this creation keeps my heart beating Darkness had seized them Cover My Eyes 8. Watch as the fearful people Do you hear that baby Oh lord Know I was born to work until my dying day Jackie is my new favorite rocker! What they say is the end In a February 2022 Tennessean feature, Yola another Black woman for whom industry attempts to define her art forced her to list her style as "genre-fluid" noted that "women of color in music don't have to be in service to someone else's art or vision of yourself to be worthy of appreciation. Over the past year The Linda has hosted virtual concerts featuring out home grown capital region musicians is a series called Open for Take-Out.. Making us turn on ourselves I hear music everywhere All of those years ago dead Tributes to John Prine, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Asleep at the Wheel also highlight upcoming season, Yola, Rufus Wainwright Set for New Season of Austin City Limits, My Favorite Dance Tracks: Eight Artists on Their All-Time Dance-Floor Burners, Hurricane Ida: How to Help Louisiana, Other Areas Hit Hardest by the Storm, The Residents Cancel Dog Stab! 50th-Anniversary Tour, The National Stay Up Late to Perform 'Tropic Morning News' on Fallon, David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78, How Deem Spencer Learned to be Vulnerable on His New Album adultSW!M, Suki Waterhouse Won't Take Romance for Granted on New Single 'To Love', Travis Barker Says His Finger Ligament Surgery Was a 'Success' After Postponing Blink-182 Tour. I've come nowhere near exploring my musical possibilities during a show.". Jackies sound is augmented by the drumming prowess of her longtime drummer Rodney Hyder. Built on the backs of too many lost dreams You dont act like you hear that baby Only wise men see that we were Cover my eyes I dont want to see Fire to fight October 10 Yola Open my mind So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Only thing I can do is sing my songs and pray It's finally time! Excellent song writing! Bursting at the seams Oh try to believe Donna Diane from the Chicago noise-rock duo Djunah joins the show to discuss the band's new LP. Join us here next week at the same time for our broadcast of Paa Kow from June 2019 and Mamadou Kelly from October 2018. Gon lay down my shield and sword Cover our eyes I live in a place where the people wonder why Let us build for tomorrow That work will set you free He said now youre alive girl The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. I live in a place where the people wonder why One step forward is another step farther behind Always free Always free Say a prayer while it burns away Enthralled with music since the age of 8, this young singer/songwriter/musician instantly captures your attention with a vibrant musical soul and passionate control of her guitar. WebJackie Venson (@jackievenson) Instagram photos and videos jackievenson Verified Follow 149 posts 49.5K followers 602 following Jackie Venson she/her Musician The one and My husband passed out just prior to the show and they were went way beyond the call of duty to ensure he was okay until EMTs arrived. Cursed to see the future Are you writing more music? Jason Isbell provides the introduction to the episode. Whisper words of revolution Jackie Venson is currently touring across 1 country and has 13 upcoming concerts. I will not be fooled Forgive myself, stay awake Jackie Venson: Texas blues players have a way of commanding the entire room and just melting your face off By Joshua M. Miller published November 22, 2021 Live fast and die hard And bare my soul Cover our eyes we dont want to see For I see so much goodness blessings everyday Oh try to believe Then I play and sing and dance With or without you baby Cover my eyes I dont want to see I dont know what you mean All Rights reserved. Be the proof In the summer I watch the people float by WebJackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. I dont know what you mean Houston's independent source of This world dont cherish truth my spirits been mad for days While speaking with the Tennessean at the Analog at downtown Nashville's Hutton Hotel, Austin-based guitarist Jackie Venson laughs loudly, her mouth wide open and her eyes flashing in giddy hilarity. Time to mend Death had crossed over the sea Love transcends Some stand back up, some sink in defeat All of us, we are a revolution.". Time keeps rollin Everything up in flames There seems no limit for the depth of human hate I dont understand I said my eyes confuse me Stifle us all This was not the best situation in which to see a musical act (lots of politicking, which was the main reason we were there), but I'm sure that the farthest I'll have to go to see her is Austin. . Plus, she's been co-signed by the likes of Melissa Etheridge (she's played the rock superstar's cruise to Cancun for the past two years) and featured on "Austin City Limits.". In the winter I watch them weep and cry I Only wise men see that we were To begin, we celebrate the great John Prine, who was one of the early victims of the Covid pandemic. She NEVER disappoints!!! Faster youll reach your dying day Oh lord Down by the riverside Im gonna study war no more In addition to the Prine tribute, this season includes two other specials: a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute titled Stevie Ray Vaughan: 30 Years On, and an hour dedicated to the 50-year career of Austin Western-swing icons Asleep at the Wheel. Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys July 15. Up above my head Live version of Love Transcends recorded in Austin, Texas on October 20, 2021. We are so disappointed we missed her show. Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see The evil thats ingrained Get the full experience with the Bandsintown app. Oh try to believe Hear my cry Time keeps rollin on, When I was a young girl Longer that I live The more I wanna see another day People dont feel pressure to grow up and get old, so I dont feel pressure to make my career grow faster than it organically would anyway. Try a different filter or a new search keyword. How did you balance making each track different while still telling a continuous story when you were writing? It's always sunny when JV is on deck! Scary is this story They say it keeps us free I aint gon study war no more Sign up below to find out about upcoming programs first. Longer that I live Longer that I live Be the proof Forgive myself, stay awake Time keeps rollin on Cos our eyes have been closed On April 20th, Jackie will be releasing a new EP titled "jackie the robot vol 1" composed entirely of remixes that reimagine Jackie's critically acclaimed catalogue, and showcases her growth as both a musician and producer. Up above my head Live fast and die hard Thats what the kids say Rebuild reeducate November 7 John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up! Say a prayer while it burns away November 14 Bonnie Raitt (encore) and Jackie Venson Colorado tomorrow through June 11 and then Hamilton, Ohio on June 18. On Friday, July 15th, he was the keynote speaker at the Texas Democrat Convention, held at the Dallas Convention Center. Austin City Limits has announced the first half of the lineup for its 46th season, kicking off October 3rd with a tribute to late singer-songwriter John Prine, who appeared eight times on the series. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. AUSTIN, Texas -- Last year, Jackie Venson became the first African American woman to win the category of Best Guitarist at the Austin Music Awards, and the 30-year One of the songs was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, but the rest were recorded in Austin, TX, at either ORB or The Bubble, she says. I tried out a few other different models, and I just didnt think that the tone options were possible for what I need, says Venson. [guitar solo] Uncover our eyes before we go blind He said thats because Knowing each moment could be your last Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way "it makes my material as familiar to the crowd as it is adventurous. Itll chew you up and spit you right back out The thing with classical piano is that you have to learn other peoples music and theres a lot of structure and rules, and I was tired of that. Time to mend Eh yeah eh What I say? She vividly describes how her frequent livestream sets during quarantine Pollstar listed her alongside the Grand Ole Opry, Norah Jones and Questlove as some of the artists who were most active online during 2020 have aided her ability to intricately improvise and excite audiences. Only wise men see that we were When discussing memorable tours, she says, I would have to say its between the first European tour, the month I spent in New York City, and headlining Gruene Hall., Her last album, Joy, was released last year, which contains twenty incredible tracks. It's the healing and the love and the connectivity Love transcends Sometimes I can fly Tone. I record everything, even when Im on an airplane or somewhere in public. Whisper words of revolution Lately Ive seen more than I wanna see All of those years ago dead How do you think growing up in Texas has affected your sound? (encore) Her work reflects the heart and soul of someone who is born to make music in a world that doesnt always appreciate it. Jackie and her crew are very caring. Let us build for tomorrow You can do whatever you want with that guitar. Wont sell my soul wont live in vain I hear music everywhere Venson is laughing because she's been presented with a laundry list of organizations and genre names that industry insiders and journalists have come up with in an attempt to describe her imaginative, guitar-driven music. Follow us on Facebook (@thelindawamc) and Instagram (the_linda_performing_arts). Forbes magazine in 2019 even went as far as claiming that Jackie Venson is on her way to becoming an Austin legend. As a matter of fact, May 21, 2014, was declared Jackie Venson Day by Austin City Hall. Time to mend You get a lot of variety in terms of tone, and you can play any genre. Theyre on the road year-round, making a living doing music. [piano solo] Interacted with the crowd and was one of my son and I favorite shows at Utopiafest! I've been listening to this album, and others, for a while but the live performances of 'Firecracker' and 'Wild Turkey' , as well ad 'Darlin' Cory', at the Transatlantic Sessions show at the RFH was another level. I will not be fooled The music is beautiful, the vibe is right. The artist IS the genre, especially if they write their own music or at least have a large part in writing their own music. I aint gon study war no more Get fresh music recommendations delivered to your inbox every Friday. Before you know the evenings already gone We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs Say a prayer while it burns away Realize ignorance aint bliss Of the fall of the USA Fear and hate manipulation We hope to make to one of her shows in the near future! Skip Navigation Is it the beginning Live in a place where the people wonder why I hear music everywhere Venson was born in Austin, Texas. She grew up the youngest of nine siblings. Her father, Andrew Venson, worked for 40 years as a prominent professional musician before retiring. Venson's mother, Dr. Diane Brinkman, encouraged her to begin playing piano at age eight. I wont lie down never Up above my head Venson is not just an incredible artist, but a versatile performer as well, who leaves nothing to chance when it comes to giving the crowd a fantastic show. Gon lay down my shield and sword [piano solo] Rollin' On 6. Be the sign Shall not be moved What does your creative process look like when youre songwriting? Excellent show . Lose my sight Young people will rebuild November 21 The Mavericks. Love Transcends Live in Austin, TX 2 disc CD set. [keys solo] Down by the riverside Lose my sight I don't make much money and they treat me mean Eh yeah eh We had a chance to catch up with Venson recently to talk a little more about her album, Joy, her songwriting process, and whats next. RELATED STORY: Thats the sound of time rollin on I'm a HUGE supporte of Beto O'Rourke for governor of Texas, and I attend evry one of his town halls and rallies that I can. oldjembo, The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. Oh lordCover my eyes We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs Every time I release a new record, Im kind of honing in on what I liked about the last one and leave out what I didnt like. I aint gon study war no more "I'm never going to act a specific way based on who you think I am," she says. I aint gon study war no more, I live in a little house on the side of the street Cover our eyes The more I wanna see another day Time keeps rollin on I fell from a tree But when I saw history repeat I wiped my eyes Theres just something about Jackie Venson that just captivates you the moment she starts playing. Uncover our eyes before we go blind Strongly Recommended!! It was billed as Beers and Bands and Beto. Fear has divided we can only win united October 31 ACL Presents: 50 Years of Asleep at the Wheel I dont understand I said The more I wanna see another day Please let that ease my heart til this pain goes away These thoughts that early on in my life were huge for me and left a lasting impression on song form, arrangement, and lyrical style.. Of the fall of the USA, He said he shot my brother To alter this dark course The more I wanna see another day local news and culture, Gladys Fuentes Eh yeah eh Cover my eyes Black Rock Coalition. Vintage Machine by Jackie Venson. and added that her playing "leaves that addictive bugaboo 'speed' off the table upfront, without dismissing it a priori.". Venson has been steadily growing her national profile over the past few years. Venson will also play a sold-out show at Antone's Saturday night. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Eh yeah eh I aint gon study war no more Danger round every corner First, it was as a high school teenager, then as a classical pianist at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Live fast and die hard Grasping for the past And bare my soul Hear my cry Rosetta is Jackie Vensons Les Paul Studio, which has a beautiful grain finish with gold accents, has a coil tap with two pickups producing distinct sounds upon tuning volume knobs. ", Moreover, as Joy Clark Venson's opener at the Analog highlighted in an April 2022 Tennessean conversation: "Black women are without the aid of the [music] industry in healing ourselves from the psychological trauma of being told that we can't [play guitar]. Wherever it is, I will definitely begin a hard follow of this exceptionally tallented young lady! She is not dating anyone. You see I grab pen and paper Up above my head The great experiment No matter what There seems no limit for the depth of human hate I don't make much money and they treat me mean I aint gon study war no more My husband passed out just prior to the show and they were went way beyond the call of duty to ensure he was okay until EMTs arrived. Theres no road maptheres no right or wrong, says Venson on being asked what she would say to these young women. They showed his speech in full (including the most dynamic introduction ever), and he killed. Fire to fight WAMC Northeast Public Radio | Afro-Americana. Never get desperate. Of the fall of the USA Always divide and conquer Shame regret mass confusion Unable to grow Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Venson has been obsessed with music from a very early age. Thats what the kids say Love transcends Love transcends I aint gon study war no more