Artist description Exploring faith and rhythm, this singer/songwriter performs and records her music in the Nashville area. Her unique combination of folk, rock and jazz is reminiscent of artists like Joni Mitchell, Sam Phillips, and Jewel.

Music Style Folk, rock, jazz, blues

Musical Influences Sheryl Crow, Sam Phillips, Joan Osbourne, Indigo Girls, Dan Newport

Similar Artists Indigo Girls, Jewel

Artist History Jessi began performing music with her sister Alysa in Ridgecrest, California, while in high school. After receiving a music composition degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, she married and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a performance and songwriting career. In 1998, she formed the group "eldila" and recorded her first album "on the edge." She is now working on a solo project to be released!

Group Members Jessi & Dan Newport

Instruments acoustic guitar, piano, and voice

Albums eldila: on the edge; eldila: after hours

Press Reviews "Poetry, harmony, and powerful themes that run through the group's music to touch and inspire." - The Daily News Journal

Location LaVergne, Tennessee - USA

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