Jessica Graae blends her folk-rock style and classical training to create haunting, soulful songs. Her “evocative, lush, exquisite vocals, accompanied by elegant and impressive guitar playing” create a “meditative backdrop” on her CD Gypsy Blood. She has performed live on Gene Shay’s Folk Show (WXPN), Graffiti Radio, and Hometown Heroes. She has played the Dewey Beach, Bordentown, Launch, Elm City and Ladybug Festivals and has opened for Ed Kowalczyk and Melissa Ferrick. Nominated for six WSTW Hometown Hero Homey Awards, Jessica is a 2013 Philadelphia Folk Factory contest winner and a finalist in the 2012 and 2014 Delmarva Folk Hero contests.
Upcoming gigs:
Feb 13 at Malelani Cafe in Mt. Airy (Philly)
Feb 20 at World Cafe Live (Wilmington)
Feb 27 at The Tin Angel (Philly)
Twitter: jessigraae
Jessica W. Graae
http://www.jessicagraae.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jessicagraae
http://www.reverbnation.com/jessicagraae
https://www.facebook.com/JessicaGraae
The Presbytery of Philadelphia for their initial $9,000 grant in 2015 to help build the coffeehouse ministry. And their follow-on $5000 grant in 2016 and their follow-on $4000 grant for 2017.