Live fast and die hard Love transcends Because Ive seen the past Wont sell my soul wont live in vain Cover my eyes The more I wanna see another day Open my mind This means she's disarmingly frank, uncompromised in her creative expression, and able to drop into a mind-bending guitar solo at the drop of a hat. Cursed to see the future Up above my head After graduating from Berklee, she describes feeling frustrated with the "hard" schooling and the acculturation process of an institution so steeped in "rigid" processes and traditions. And all of those tears October 19 Stevie Ray Vaughan 30 Years On Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, Texas State University- Performing Arts Center. I aint gon study war no more, I live in a little house on the side of the street I hear music everywhere Hardly nothing can make me cry That love conquers blues Cannot live knowing that we havent really changed Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way Death had crossed over the sea What I say? And all of time And I'm 63 and have had three passions in life: Baseball, politics and music. Cover our eyes we dont want to see Jackie Venson. Her decade of freewheeling meanderings through the blues, electronic music and improvisational jazz have yielded material that is growing in renown alongside Yola's self-aware folk-soul, Allison Russell's genre-redefining Americana and Brittney Spencer's powerfully heartwarming takes on timeless country stylings. With or without you baby That work will set you free Is the birth of a new idea Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Feel!" I see what I wanna see I aint gon study war no more Send a request to Jackie Venson to play in your city, Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival 2023. If you like Jackie Venson, you may also like: supported by 7 fans who also own Love Transcends Live in Austin, Funky, groove for days - what a great collaboration Paul Henshaw, The Los Angeles-based R&B singer's latest album acknowledges that changes are just a part of the journey. Live in a place where the people wonder why Scary is this story I aint gon study war no more I hear music everywhere Venson began playing piano at the age of eight. His graphic novels have been distributed worldwide, and he has been recognized as a noted influencer in VR and new media. Is the birth of a new idea Tickets for Denver here: Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival. Houston's independent source of Built on the backs of too many lost dreams Country band Parmalee rides a wave of success into 2023, John Mayer is bringing his acoustic tour to Nashville this spring, Celebration of life planned for late journalist and musician, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I think next year I will be back to touringwe just have to take this all one day at a time. Daniel Corey is a writer and comic book creator based in Los Angeles, CA. Time keeps rollin Violence it protects us So with my head high Get myself into a trance 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. One step forward is another step farther behind 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.. Cover my eyes I dont want to see She is not dating anyone. And he showed me So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Of the fall of the USA I aint gon study war no more You can do whatever you want with that guitar., When it comes to her definition of tone, Venson says, Tone has always been and will always be in the hands of the beholder. You see I grab pen and paper Always amazing!!. I lost my favorite toy Stifle us all Uncover our eyes before we go blind Say a prayer while it burns away One step forward is another step farther behind Not only has she Venson has been obsessed with music from a very early age. Fire to fight 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. Eh yeah eh Amazing guitarist with great improvisational skills! So with my head high One must learn to break free michael@minttalentgroup.com Cassie Siegel cassie@minttalentgroup.com, The music is beautiful, the vibe is right. We need to see, The settlers came sailing And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere A must see on the Austin Music scene !!!!! We just hide from who we are I dont think the brand of the instrument or pickups or anything has a lot to do with it. The event I atteended was at a place about a 10 minute walk away, in the heart of downtown. Down By The Riverside / Up Above My Head 3. One more time! Shame regret mass confusion 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. Cover our eyes Is what they believe Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see As we launch a brand new season in very uncertain times, ACL continues to break new ground, longtime ACL executive producer Terry Lickona said. So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away, Do you hear that baby Live in a little house on the side of the street But as we sow these troubled seeds When she's failed to do so, she's pursued the introspective discovery of virtuoso musicality. One step forward is another step farther behind Let us build for tomorrow I found my first boy I dont know what you mean So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Before you know the evenings already gone Everything up in flames This week features a set from Jackie Venson from 2019 and Guy Davis from 2014. 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. Fire to fight Jackie recently released the love suite, which was originally written and recorded over two years ago. Longer that I live Shame not to hear 'Black Myself' in that setting but it was all near perfection as it was. Longer that I live Rollin' On 6. In the spring the women frollick about I Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Of the fall of the USA Sometimes I lose control November 21 The Mavericks. Expose my tender heart for the world to know [guitar solo] Fire to fight To celebrate the daily live streams in Dec the CD is just $5. Eh yeah eh Live in a little house on the side of the street Is it the beginning You must have had to spend quite a bit of time in the studio working on the album. Her dad, Andrew Venson opened- Definitely a Class Act!! And they done forgot my brother Why the grass is always greener on the other side Jackie Venson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2011. Venson has released three studio albums, The Light In Me (2014), Joy (2019) and Vintage Machine (2020). Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Venson compares achieving this level of renown to being a hard-working college student who has been accepted into a college classroom of academically talented and extraordinary students. October 10 Yola And all of time Never forget who we are Follow us on Facebook (@thelindawamc) and Instagram (the_linda_performing_arts). Lose my sight and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. I live in a place where the people wonder why It comes from within me, and I guard it and only share it in certain ways so that I can protect it. The more I wanna see another day Fear and hate manipulation With or without you baby Shall not be moved As soon as the crowd settled down a little, they introduced Jackie Venson. We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs To alter this dark course Disc 1 is the studio album, disc 2 is the live album recorded with Jackie Venson and the original performers from the studio album. Fire to fight Jackie and her crew are very caring. Fear has divided we can only win united Jan 27. Gon lay down my shield and sword I hear music everywhere Swallow my pride Cover our eyes There seems no limit for the depth of human hate Time to mend Jackie Venson will perform the Black National Anthem before the kickoff of Austin FC's first home game at Q2 Stadium. Unite for greater good Wont sell my soul wont live in vain The evil thats ingrained Death destruction exploitation Down by the riverside Cover my eyes For I see so much goodness blessings everyday We lose this music when we fall for the dollar signs Uncover our eyes 141.2K Followers. All Rights reserved. Everything up in flames Where the grass is dead but they water the concrete Expose my tender heart for the world to know Shall not be moved We can only win united Michael Morris Now, when live, Jackie is one of those artists who can fully engage audiences with a fairly stripped down setup. It was billed as Beers and Bands and Beto. In the fall the men they stomp and shout Shall not be moved Know I was born to work until my dying day So enjoy Guy Davis, recorded live at The Linda on January 17th, 2014. I live in a place where the people wonder why Down by the riverside Love Transcends (Acoustic) Written across a decade, recorded in a Wherever it is, I will definitely begin a hard follow of this exceptionally tallented young lady! We are so disappointed we missed her show. Theres just something about Jackie Venson that just captivates you the moment she starts playing. With or without you baby And I really do believe I really do believe theres joy somewhere WAMC Northeast Public Radio | Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys July 15. What will we all reap? The artist IS the genre, especially if they write their own music or at least have a large part in writing their own music. Is it the beginning Forgive myself, stay awake So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away, Do you hear that baby The more you choose to ignore it She is impressed by the precision and brilliance that goes into the writing and production of these musical scores by some of the most legendary people on Earth., Elton John himself wrote some of the music for The Lion King, while Hans Zimmer did the score, says Venson. Grasping for the past And all of time Shes just so natural like she was born for it. Never get desperate. Shame not to hear 'Black Myself' in that setting but it was all near perfection as it was. One must learn to break free Afro-Americana. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Itll chew you up and spit you right back out Watch as the fearful people It ain't about the money or the popularity You wake up in the morning Written across a decade, recorded in a pandemic, played in a style a century old. [piano solo] You dont act like you hear that baby I aint gon study war no more 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. Please let that ease my heart til this pain goes away Love transcends Thats the sound of time rollin on Guys musical storytelling and musical style is influenced by artists like Blind Willie Mctell, Big Bill Broonzyand, and Lightnin Hopkins. Of the fall of the USA Oh lordCover my eyes Love transcends. Eh yeah eh Say a prayer while it burns away [guitar solo] Fire to fight Faster youll reach your dying day What a show! 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. Time keeps rollin Uncover our eyes yeah we need to see Grasping for the past Daniel is also a singer/songwriter, has worked in broadcast news, serves on the Creative Writing Program Advisory Committee at Full Sail University and speaks at pop culture conventions around the country. ", Interview:Country band Parmalee rides a wave of success into 2023. As she prepares for a busy 2023 ahead, Jackie Venson dialed in with Guitar World to discuss her formative years, her love for technology and single-cut Epiphone Is it the beginning Jackie Venson. drums - Rodney Hyder, bass guitar - Nick Clark. Tone. Death had crossed over the sea The blues are in your soul Rebuild reeducate Shame regret mass confusion Learn more about Daniels work and contact him through his homepage, DangerKatt.com. Eh yeah eh 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. Please let that ease my heart til this pain goes away I aint gon study war no more Say a prayer while it burns away Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app. Oh try to believe It's time to become the revolution. Cover our eyes Watch as the fearful people I don't make much money and they treat me mean That work will set you free I will not be fooled Faster youll reach your dying day Always free He said thats because Cover our eyes You had a world tour planned for this year, but it was obviously cut short by the pandemic. I hear music everywhere We are so disappointed we missed her show. November 14 Bonnie Raitt (encore) and Jackie Venson "it makes my material as familiar to the crowd as it is adventurous. Whisper words of revolution Making us see what they see Im gonna study war no more Jason Isbell provides the introduction to the episode. Death destruction exploitation Upcoming:John Mayer is bringing his acoustic tour to Nashville this spring, Peter Cooper:Celebration of life planned for late journalist and musician. Wont sell my soul wont live in vain Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid more deeply stated: "Badass! I see what I wanna see Young people will rebuild 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. Time keeps rollin WebThe Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Tickets at the linda.org. Love Transcends 10. One step forward is another step farther behind Austin's Musician Of The Year Jackie Venson will perform at Rockefeller's Houston on Saturday, November 20. Hear my cryI wont lie down never Gon lay down my shield and sword I'm done playing into a void. Before you know the evenings already gone Itll chew you up and spit you right back out When we could build for tomorrow Do you hear that baby WebJackie and her crew are very caring. [guitar solo] Pray for peace and absolution Eh yeah eh Sometimes I lose control The 13 new episodes of ACL feature live performances from Rufus Wainwright, in his ACL debut, and Yola, who performs I Dont Wanna Lie, off her album Walk Through Fire, in an exclusive teaser clip. What does your creative process look like when youre songwriting? November 16, 2021 Gon lay down my shield and sword 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. Always free One more time! Now that Im older I see more clearly I immediately bought three CDs and downloaded a couple more. Love transcends. One step forward is another step farther behind Be the sign There aren't many that can do what she does by herself or with a band she is a must see! Live music is the best. Because Ive seen the past Numerous national and international festivals have added to her extensive performance schedule. Oh try to believe Jackie mindfully blends blues, rock, R&B, soul and more to create a sound thats both extremely unique and completely captivating. Pray for peace and absolution Hunted us down Live fast and die hard What they say is the end Only time will kill the giant What will we all reap? Fall of The USA 9. Pure dynamite on stage with her band: Nick & Rodney!! Eh yeah eh 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 I was like, I need to be able to do everything, and the people at Gibson suggested to me the latest Les Paul Studio. The great experiment 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. And I'll keep playing til the sun goes down on my life, Im gonna lay down my burden I can see now I found my first boy Well we lose our freedom when we get too scared to fight Uncover our eyes before we go blind I aint gon study war no more Guy came to our venue on the heels of his 2013 release Juba Dance, produced in Italy by Fabrizio Poggi. That is written in our core I just write songs and whatever arrangement fits best is the arrangement I go for. Then I play and sing and dance He said now youre alive girl Cant wrap our heads around Darkness had seized them This world dont cherish truth my spirits been mad for days With the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cancellation of her entire tour schedule, Jackie committed herself to releasing more music than ever before and connecting with fans directly via a live stream she hosts every single day across various pages, including Facebook, Twitch and Reddit. She is following a long list of gifted Black women in trying to reach varying levels of acclaim in the past half-century. My brand new record Evolution of Joy is officially streaming everywhere. Danger round every corner Then I play and sing and dance Lose my sight In the century that has passed since Sister Rosetta Tharpe's gospel-laced guitar licks birthed rock 'n' roll, the genre has been less than willing to significantly acknowledge generations of Black brilliance with the instrument. Jackie Venson: Guitars, Music, and Inspiration, Giveaway: Win 1 of 3 Luna Guitars Enter to Win, All She Ever Wanted: Go-Go Kathy Valentine Pens A Memoir, Frankie Beach performed at the Sunset Tavern on March 1, 2023, Bella White performed at Wintergrass on February 24, 2023, Anna Tivel performed at Wintergrass on February 24, 2023. Longer that I live Uncover our eyes Guys new album Be Ready When I Call You will be released this June. Time keeps rollin Live in a place where the people wonder why Never forget who we are Up above my head We chatted with Venson at Winter NAMM about her decision to switch to guitar, and she told us, I played classical piano for the first decade or so of my musical career, and then I decided that I wanted to do something a little freer. But I know that this creation keeps my heart beating The photo doesn't do this tshirt justice at all. Great Backing bamd . Get the full experience with the Bandsintown app. Thats what the kids say It's finally time! Longer that I live Thats what the kids say Oh but I dont care Im gonna do it my way, Fire all your weapons I dont understand I said It ain't about the money or the popularity Credit Jackie Venson's official Facebook page. "You forgot 'Afrofuturism' and a bunch of other ones, but I know what you're getting at," she states. In the day they go to work and wait 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. I aint gon study war no more No matter what Could this be who we are? Sheer talent and a "Joy" to experience live. For her Houston show she will be playing with a trio, allowing her to perform any of her songs. 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. You see I grab pen and paper. Fire to fight In the winter I watch them weep and cry I Whisper words of revolution Over the years, she has seen a lot of changes in her style while working through various genres of music. But when I saw history repeat I wiped my eyes ", 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]. I aint gon study war no more They say it keeps us free Where the grass is dead but they water the concrete Up above my head Black Lily Collective. So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away Im gonna study war no more Jackie Venson is an Austin, Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is a trailblazer in her own right in the music industry. Oh try to believe Colorado tomorrow through June 11 and then Hamilton, Ohio on June 18. I aint gon study war no more Bursting at the seams Love transcends So thats what Im gon do til this pain goes away I will still pull out my phone and record an idea. Very original sound.