Artist description He's been called "a male version of Jewel," and has drawn comparisons to such artists as Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, but Jeremy David Cottrell has a sound that's all his own. Since releasing his self-titled debut cd consisting of ten songs that he wrote, performed, recorded, and produced himself, this soulful singer/songwriter has quickly become a coffee house favorite. "I write what comes naturally," says Jeremy, " if I try to fake it then that's exactly how it will sound, fake." With roots rock songs that are honest, melodic, and very easy to listen to, Jeremy's instant appeal is hard to ignore.

Music Style Folk Rock

Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, and many others

Similar Artists Jewel (except male), Jim Croce, Harry Chapin

Artist History Jeremy has been playing in the Norman and Oklahoma City area for the last two years. These songs are from his first CD.

Group Members Jeremy David Cottrell

Instruments Guitar, vocals, some keyboards/drums

Albums self-titled

Press Reviews From the Norman Transcript (www.normantranscript.com), Dec. 4, 1998: The American tradition of the lonesome folk singer is attractive and romantic. Skinny Bob Dylan with dark glasses and guitar slung over his shoulder, Woody Guthrie's songs scribbled on napkins and the sad, saga of Tim Buckley all come to mind. In his promo photo, Jeremy David Cottrell (JDC), sits on the floor, in the corner of an empty room. A young man alone with his guitar, soulful and serious. Cottrell is relatively new to the metro music scene, and he has recently released a self-titled compact disc that contains 10 introspective songs. He hosted a release party on November 21 at The Annex. Looking like a young Neal Cassady, JDC began his set without a word of introduction. After the first song, he did plenty of talking between numbers. Every seat in the Annex was filled, and it was obvious many were friends and family - a tribute to the abundance of love surrounding the young man. The body of the performance was JDC playing the cd's songs in order, one through ten. His first album showcases talent on a variety of string and percussion instruments. Julie Wilkey's keyboards are a tantalizing sizzle through several selections. Select titles: Desperately, Right There and Streets Below. All the songs were written by JDC. There's a fresh, simple, back-to-basics feel to the recording. It reverberates from jump street on I Don't Know Why to The Compromise last. Trent Bell's mix brought dynamism to what a daughter (morning after attending The Queers, John Cougar Concentration Camp and Buck show) flippantly summed up as ³wuss music.² No, no, no child, JDC's is some of the strongest around. His fundamentals coupled with some poetry (he admitted that some songs were strictly ear candy, lacking depth) overpower high-volume sound poseurs always. Daughter's final thought on the matter, ³JDC can be famous some day if he wants to.² This is not lame, Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley folk schmaltz. My pick for radio single: Talk To Me (97.7 FM has been sampling JDC), a clever Michael Franks-sounding sketch of Seinfeld character Elaine. It bops through Laney's endearingly sicko traits, accompanied by ultra sensitive acoustic guitar picking. The variety of tempo and the quintessential coffee-house character give JDC instant appeal. His voice is a honey blend of Tyson Meade-type inflection and Adria's instructions (he thanked his coach during the performance). It's a confident and satisfying voice. JDC's cd is available at Shadowplay, Borders and Hastings. He plays a regular set on Friday evenings at Mr. Bill's.

Location Norman, OK - USA

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