Artist description Roots-Rock Soul

Music Style Roots-Rock Soul

Musical Influences Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, Neil Young, The Ojays, Aretha Franklin, The Who,etc.

Similar Artists Janis Joplin, Joan Osborne, Natalie Merchant, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Maria McKee

Artist History We've been at it since 1996.

Group Members Current touring band:Halley DeVestern, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Jim Crespo, lead guitar; Jon Sobel, bass, backing vocals;Ray Crespo, drums, backing vocals

Instruments Lead and rhythm guitars, bass, drums

Albums Sugar Free, Bagel&Rat Records (self-release), 1997; Live at the Towpath Inn, Indiegrrl Records, 2001

Press Reviews "Sugar Free" is an aptly titled masterpiece...certainly not coated with sugar like so many of today's chart toppers. "Animal" showcases the power and magnitude of DeVestern's voice and memorable lyrics. However, "I'll Light Myself On Fire" has "hit" written all over it...this song is truly DeVestern's gem. Major success is inevitable." -- MTV Online (Brad Shafran); Halley DeVestern is a pop pugilist. When she lashes out at her targets, she doesn't swing wildly, she lands a shattering uppercut. DeVestern sings like a woman possessed. Had Maria McKee lived up to her potential, this is the record she would have made. Why "Sugar Free" wasn't released on a major label is anybody's guess. DeVestern's irascible manner is as radio-friendly as any Alanis Morissette or Meredith Brooks. She's no sweet little pop moppet, but her debut effort is richer than double-chocolate cake." -- Newsday (Isaac Guzman); "Unlike the manufactured fervor of Alanis Morissette or the rootsy passion of Joan Osborne, DeVestern's classic sound spawns from a different kind of drive...one that takes no prisoners. If Natalie Merchant lost her pretension and got soused on Southern Comfort instead of herbal tea, she might be DeVestern" -- Long Island Voice (Robbie Wolliver)

Additional Info More good stuff to come

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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