Artist description A Paradox of Passion ~ From tender and sensitive to purely volcanic in the blink of an eye, Dene Marie Jomei is truly dynamic. This powerhouse songstress is not one to hold back the emotive lava. Her music is emotionally unforgettable. Pop, funk, rock, blues and folk influences are all evident in Dene Marie's passionate and expressive music. Her musical inspirations include Heart's Ann & Nancy Wilson, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and Melissa Etheridge to name a few. This is edgy - but sweet - power pop/rock that speaks to your soul.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Heart's Ann & Nancy Wilson, Led Zeppelin, Pretenders, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge, Amanda Marshall, Beth Hart, No Doubt, Garbage, Sheryl Crow

Similar Artists Melissa Etheridge, Heart, Pretenders, Pat Benetar, Sarah MacLachlan, Maria McKee, Faith Hill, Amanda Marshall, No Doubt

Artist History Originally from Seattle, singer/songwriter/musician Dene Marie Jomei has had a life-long love for music. Classical piano lessons from the age of three inspired a passionate pursuit. After working as a creatively unsatisfied recording engineer, Dene Marie made her move to the other side of the glass and began writing and singing her own material. Dene Marie currently resides in Los Angeles and performs in popular clubs throughout the west coast. She has built a large and loyal following and plans to tour regionally and internationally in the near future. This talented ASCAP writer and publisher is receiving radio airplay on stations across and even outside the country, licensed her music for British television, and is a popular artist on high-traffic internet music sites such as MP3.com where her music has reached Number 1 on several charts. She's also been featured in the BUZZ section of 'Los Angeles Magazine.' Look for the release of her second full-length studio CD set for release in summer 2003.

Instruments Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars, Percussion

Albums Self-titled / 'Dene Marie Jomei'

Press Reviews ~~~~Collected Sounds - Women in Music by Anna Maria Stjarnell ~ Dene Marie Jomei is a very gifted singer. Her powerful vocals are at the center of her alternative sound... Jomei's record is a great album that shows much promise. ~~~~INDIEcator: Indie Music Reviews ~ ...this is a stellar folk influenced pop rock record. I shouldn't even begin to list favorite tracks, but 'Stay with Me', 'Spellbound', and 'Everything' are near the top of the list. The songs are catchy, the music is good, and I've just about got the lyrics down (because you know I dance around and sing when I'm not typing)... Highly recommended! ***1/2 ~~~~T h e M u s e ' s N e w s by Ben Ohmart ~ Dene Marie Jomei's self-titled debut CD is a self-produced, eclectic brand of pop that draws upon a variety of styles, intonations, musical yard sales, and alternative-indie-acoustic peculiarities that demonstrate quite an ability. Whether or not she has fully picked a dominant direction to pursue, is open to debate. However, the most important fact - for any singer - is to learn by doing. That's just what's happening here. The dozen songs come up to 52 minutes, starting with the dance-pop rhythm of 'Stay With Me.' It's one of the best, because of the plethora of vocals and guitars involved, a good, almost overblown (and that's capital for the dance floor) production... She's got an original voice, that often will raise to trills when she goes up high and holding. Good vocal range, which will only grow better with time. 'Everything' shows off her vocal prowess better than most... Also 'I Want To' - my favorite of the cd - sparks to life with great acoustic guitar, and in being so electronically unmasked, manages to show off Dene's voice more than any other track. Coffeehouse time!... wow, what a start.

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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