J.D. Southard

Artist Information

Biography

2013 "Our Favorite Christmas Tree" Finalist 29th Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
2012-2013 HBO Family Promotional Image Campaign "I Am Loved by You"
ON AIR WRHU-88.7FM - #1 Market NY
2011 Semi-Finalist Country Category UK Songwriting Contest
2011 Women of Substance Radio - Sept 11th Tribute Show
2011 Women of Substance Radio
2010 Women of Substance Radio (multi-tracks)
2010 Semi-finalist Pop Category UK Songwriting Contest
2009 Pleasantville Music Festival performance
2009 Top 20 Finalist - Unisong International Song Contest - Pop Uptempo/Dance
2009 Radio FRONTINUS MP3 Podcast 104.3FM, Solvania, Eurpean Union - played for 100 000 - 200 000 people-(Zilina ,Martin cites).
2009 "The Queen Boadecia"-London, eAR Music Showcase
2009 Selected Cape May, NJ Singer/Songwriter Compilation CD & Showcase Appearance
2009 Selected Acoustic Fuel “Girl Power 2” Compilation CD
2009 Selected Jingle Punks Music
2009 Selected S1 Songs America

International Performer- JD Southard has an original sound, heartfelt lyrics, beautiful melodies and a great variety to her songs.

Material ON AIR on FM Radio NY - JD has been a featured artist in prestigious showcases including the London eARMusic Showcase, WJFN-NY Showcase and she has been accepted into the very small circle of featured artists who play the Bitter End’s acclaimed series “Singer/Songwriter In the Round Sessions.” She is on tour supporting her debut CD “Fullness of Heart”, so watch for her in your town soon.

Alternative/adult contemporay with plenty of rock (and even some country)

Reviews:
"J.D. sings with feeling and the lyrics reach into your heart. The production is first-rate and reminds me of the incredible "clean" mixes of bands like Dire Straits. The melodies are well thought-out and are in the classic rock/acoustic style." CD Baby Review

JiCE - Record Producer at Sizzle Records writes:
"You have a beautiful voice and the songs you wrote speak to the listener and tell a wonderful story. I particularly like the third track "Paper Bags", your intonation and delivery remind me a great deal of Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries."

Appearances at - ON AIR- WRHU- 88.7FM-Radio Interview; "Groovin' in New Fairfield" Coffee House, New Fairfield, CT; "Carney's"- Cape May NJ Singer/Songwriter Showcase, "Borders Bookstore", Stamford, CT, "The Bitter End" -NYC, NY; "The Queen Boadecia"-London, UK; "That-a-ways Singer Songwriter Series" - Greenwich, CT; Opus 45, Valhalla, NY, The River Cat Grille, Rowayton, CT, Bobby V's; Stamford, CT.; The Turning Point; Piermont, NY; The Studio; NYC, New York; High Street Roadhouse, Rye, NY; Casey's; Stamford, CT; Las Vetas; Fairfield, CT; San Franscisco; The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse; Pleasantville, NY; Tribes Hills; Valhalla, NY; Member of Summer Songs; classes with Ms. Sloan Wainwright.

Instrumentation

Debut Album "Fullness of Heart"
All words & music by J.D. Southard:
J.D. Southard – All Vocals; Acoustic Guitar
Don Hurta- Bass
Todd Baharian- Electric Guitar
Al Pugielli- Drums
David Oliver- Piano
Andy Able- Electric Guitar
John Cain- Acoustic Guitar Solo -"Sad Songs"
John Widgren- Peddle Steel Guitar

Discography

"That's Where I Belong"

"You're Gonna Be Allright"

"Take it Out on Me"

"Our Favorite Christmas Tree"

"I Am Loved by You" HBO Family 2012 - 2013 Image Campaign

"Panama City" East Side Story - Major Motion Picture Soundtrack

"Evening Shadow" East Side Story - Major Motion Picture Soundtrack

"Do You Miss Me"

"I'll Be Here"
Soldiers For The T ruth Foundation's
B.E.S.T. (Best Equipment in Support of the Troops)
nonpartisan, apolitical, nonprofit legacy foundation.

"If I Get Famous"

Debut CD "Fullness of Heart"--- Featuring 3 Songs ON AIR ('Round & 'Round and "U Keep Me Waiting" and "I'm Just A Binary Girl")---ON AIR on FM NY Radio!

Official Website

http://www.myspace.com/jdsouth1

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter

Audio

• Take It Out On Me-MN 1.1
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• I Am Loved By You
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• That's Where I Belong
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• You're Gonna Be Alright
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• Evening Shadow final2_fv masterd
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Lyrics

• Take It Out on Me
• I Am Loved By You
• That's Where I Belong
• You're Gonna Be Allright
• Evening Shadow

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Compilation CD-Singer/Songwriter Cape May 2009 [+ Show ]
  

  "Binary Girl" has been selected as the final cut on Compilation CD for the Singer-Songwriter Cape Ma..."Binary Girl" has been selected as the final cut on Compilation CD for the Singer-Songwriter Cape May 2009. JD is also Showcasing there in March 2009.

• Placement with Internet Company [+ Show ]
  

  "Go On Without Me" has been placed with an Internet Company for marketing purposes. Please contact ..."Go On Without Me" has been placed with an Internet Company for marketing purposes. Please contact the artist for more details.
  Thank you.

• WJFN-99.7FM Showcase [+ Show ]
  

  Your song(s) will be played on the August broadcast of Showcase on www.wjfn997.com Sundays Aug. 3,17...Your song(s) will be played on the August broadcast of Showcase on www.wjfn997.com Sundays Aug. 3,17,and 31 from 9-10 EDT. A download will be available after the first airing. I enjoyed your music immensely !!!
  
  Frank

• The Boston Globe [+ Show ]
  

  "Binary Girl" is catchy!...Good luck in getting the music out there. Cheers, Sarah Rodman The Bos..."Binary Girl" is catchy!...Good luck in getting the music out there.
  Cheers,
  Sarah Rodman
  The Boston Globe
  
  

• The Bitter End [+ Show ]
  

  JD, Thank you for your submission for "Singer/Songwriter Sessions". I am happy to inform you that...JD,
  
  Thank you for your submission for "Singer/Songwriter Sessions". I am happy to inform you that you have passed the audition and are now welcome to participate in our shows.
  
  All the best, Larry
  

• Review of JD Southard's Debut CD [+ Show ]
  

  JiCE - Record Producer at Sizzle Records writes: "You have a beautiful voice and the songs you w...JiCE - Record Producer at Sizzle Records writes:
  
  "You have a beautiful voice and the songs you wrote speak to the listener and tell a wonderful story. I particularly like the third track "Paper Bags", your intonation and delivery remind me a great deal of Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries. I enjoyed the CD and will try to get it into the right hands.
  
  
  All my best,
  
  
  JiCE"

• CD Baby Review [+ Show ]
  

  A very enjoyable selection of songs that stay with you long after you've listened to them. JD sings ...A very enjoyable selection of songs that stay with you long after you've listened to them. JD sings with feeling and the lyrics reach into your heart. The production is first-rate and reminds me of the incredible "clean" mixes of bands like Dire Straits. The melodies are well thought-out and are in the classic rock/acoustic style. I like this disc.
  

• CD Baby Review [+ Show ]
  

  JD Really liked your choices of music and words in the songs I just listened to. Keep em coming Good...JD Really liked your choices of music and words in the songs I just listened to. Keep em coming Good for you and good luck Ricky
  
  

• Review The Queen Boadecia, London, UK [+ Show ]
  

  LONDON BABY!!!! Current mood: Inspired Category: Inspired Travel and Places Ok, so here’s th...LONDON BABY!!!!
  Current mood: Inspired
  Category: Inspired Travel and Places
  
  Ok, so here’s the run down, on the fun down, in Lon-don!
  
  But you want to hear about the GIGS. Well, the music scene there is definitely happening. I played a gig at The QUEEN BOADECIA’s at the tube stop "Angel" which is a nice omen I think.
  
  I was very well received such that the waiting staff in the restaurant adjacent to the bar were peaking in as soon as my voice sounded and the audience did not say a WORD while I was playing. I of course ATE it up and performed probably the BEST ever. You have to take those moments when they come to you and just relax into it and BE what you want to BE. I pontificate but really - don’t listen to me.
  
  I also met with some Industry folks in the toney brownstone along the park which is the London Headquarters of BMI. Yes, they are the representatives for almost every famous act you can imagine. Starting with FOO FIGHTERS’s and then there is John Lennon, Eric Claption, Sting-o, Sheryl Crow, Miss Nora Jones and my man Kayne.
  
  So, I am now a BMI member and hopefully that will bring with it Fame & Fortune - (and Health & Happiness). At least it will protect my artistic rights and if/when my songs are played anywhere’s on this planet THEY will track it---really.
  
  London is great and I heard some new artists at the Showcase where I played. One guy was like a young Bob Dylan; as comfortable and natural behind a mic as I have ever seen. Great new song material too.
  
  So, I am highly inspired and I must go - but I hope you all enjoyed hearing about my trip and please keep those good thoughts coming my way... I believe they help!
  
  Luv,
  
  JD
  

• JD Grooves in New Fairfield [+ Show ]
  

  Excerpt review gig at "Groovin' in New Fairfield" April 2009- "J.D. Southard, out of Greenwich, g...Excerpt review gig at "Groovin' in New Fairfield" April 2009-
  
  "J.D. Southard, out of Greenwich, gave us acoustic renditions of her ‘alternative pop’ songwriting. One could detect nuances of Suzan Vega, Aimee Mann, and Chrissie Hynde."

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• HBO Family 2012 Summer Image Promotional Video [+ Show ]
  

  "I AM LOVED BY YOU" has been chosen as the soundtrack for the HBO Family 2012 Summer Image Promotion..."I AM LOVED BY YOU" has been chosen as the soundtrack for the HBO Family 2012 Summer Image Promotional Campaign.

Setlist

JD does a full show of her own tunes as well as covers by Death Cab For Cutie, The Shins, Radiohead, Tim Hardin, Todd Rudgren, the Cranberries, and The Great American Songbook. JD stays current with all genres of music so her set list remains varied; you never know what she might choose to play!

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