Artist description Catchy beats, solid guitar grooves, and dynamic female vocals drive the edgy-pop of Illustrious Day, led by singer/songwriter Jackie O'brien (vocals/guitar), Jim O'brien(lead guitar), Mark Plasse(bass/vocals) and Pete Abdou(drums). Think Shawn Colvin meets The Foo Fighters. Jackie's honest approach to songwriting draws on a myriad of influences that give her songs huge crossover potential: part indie rock, part pop, part adult alternative. O'brien explains, "Everyone in the band comes from such different musical backrounds. Quite an electic mix that creates a real dynamic rock sound." Illustrious Day's sound blurs the distinction between intimate singer/songwriter and energetic rock band.

Music Style Rock/pop

Musical Influences Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, Foo Fighters, Ozzy and too many more to mention

Artist History The Providence, RI based Illustrious Day is creating a buzz in the regional music scene as their 2002 debut CD, "Dizzy Fell Down", has garnered glowing reviews and radio airplay. The title track of their new EP, "Tied", is receiving airplay on college radio throughout the region. They perform at clubs, colleges and festivals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic areas. Jackie also performs solo and has played such shows as the Hear in RI Songwriters Festival and The World Athletic Scholar Olympics in Newport, RI. Jackie has also played the R.I.S.A. Stage of The Newport Folk Festival whose main stage featured Shawn Colvin and The Indigo Girls. Jackie is a nominee for Best Female Vocalist in The Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll 2003. Illustrious Day's captivating live performance is delivered with the attitude that this band is determined to get its point across....and they do.

Group Members Jackie O' Brien - guitar, vocals, Jim O'brien - guitar, Mark Plasse - bass and Pete Abdou - drums.

Instruments acoustic rhythm guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums

Press Reviews "Dizzy Fell Down is an eccentric trip no music lover or dark poetry fan should miss." ...The Northeast Performer

Location providence, Rhode Island - USA

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