Artist Information
Biography
This acoustic rock band combines the talents of four musicians from diverse musical backgrounds for a unique blend of soaring harmonies, upbeat rock numbers, and thought-provoking ballads. This band is known for a live show that pulls the audience in and takes them along for a diverse musical ride. Evolving from the acoustic guitar and vocal duo of Tristan Diver and Diana Nagy, Just Jill has been a favorite on the Michigan college circuit for nine years. With the addition of Tony Mitchel on drums and Mike Bertsch on electric and stand-up bass, the songs have taken on new rock rhythms and power. With Diana leaving the band and the addition of Mary Larkin on Lead Vocals, Just Jill has putting the Rrrr in Rock!!! In the Detroit area, they opened for RCA artist "Vertical Horizon" and have made appearances at the Detroit Festival of the Arts; Freedom Hill and Pontiac's Arts, Beats and Eats. They had three songs in rotation on the Modern Rock WMHW radio station in Mt. Pleasant and appeared on Central Michigan University's "Live from Studio A" television program. Their all-original CD "Three Chords and a Capo" has received critical acclaim and radio airplay for its captivating songs and flowing harmonies. They were nominated for a Detroit Music Award in 2006 for best Acoustic Group.
Just Jill has also been a featured artist on RTE/Lyric FM Grace Notes (Dublin, Ireland).
Instrumentation
Mary Larkin - Vocals, Guitar
Tristan Diver- Guitar, Vocals
Mike Bertsch - Bass
Tony Mitchel - Percussion, Vocals
Discography
Dancing Sandwiches (2005)
Plain (2003)
Three Cords and a Capo (1998)
Video
Press
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Dancing Sandwiches
"Inspiring band to look out for" by Detroit’s 89X Home Boy Show - Motor City Round Table.
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"Three Chords" Review
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Just Jill continues to be a favorite on WMHW's "Live from Studio A," and this latest CD is a strong ...
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"Just Jill - Just Rocks"
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"Just Jill is an amazingly refreshing slap in the face of fakeness. REAL people, who are REAL frien...
Setlist
Library By Just Jill:
Alright - Dancing Sandwiches
The Flame -Dancing Sandwiches
The Fool - Dancing Sandwiches
Take Me There - Plain
Stolen Moments - Plain
It's Mine - Three Cords And A Capo
Free Fall - Three Cords And A Capo
Questions Answered - Dancing Sandwiches
She Goes - Dancing Sandwiches
Child's Eyes - Three Cords And A Capo
Pastures Greener - Dancing Sandwiches
Follow Me - Three Cords And A Capo
The Storm - Plain
Rock Tune - Dancing Sandwiches
Pull You In - Dancing Sandwiches
Lost - Dancing Sandwiches
Let You Go - Plain
You Never Believed - Three Cords And A Capo
Could You Know - Dancing Sandwiches
Favored One - Dancing Sandwiches
Library By Other Artists:
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp
Campfire Song - 10,000 Maniacs
Your Little Secret - Melissa Etheridge
Chrome Plated Heart - Melissa Etheridge
Closer To Fine - Indigo Girls
Don't Wanna Know - Indigo Girls
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benetar
Me and Bobby Magee - Janis Joplin
Let Your Troubles Roll By - Carbon Leaf
We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel
The Joker - Steve Miller
Bad Moon Rising - CCR

