Jess Furman

Artist Information

Biography

If Aimee Man had a three-way with Lily Allen and Adele, you would have Indie-Pop-Acoustic singer, guitarist and piano jammer, Jess Furman.

With music featured at Sundance Film Festival, Tribecca Film Festival, SXSW and on networks such as Bravo, Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, MTV, Comedy Central and Sesame Street...Jess Furman has a dynamic stage performance that vocally grabs you and pulls you in with sweet hooks and smart lyrics.


Jess Furman has been gigging since 14 years old - winning a battle of the bands at college on only an acoustic guitar – with her signature style of fast-paced lyrics delivered with a tinge of jazzy overtones, accompanied by percussive guitar riffs and an energetic act that had the crowd requesting encore after encore. The event organizer was so taken with her act that he volunteered to manage her pro bono.

Currently, Jess (who is bi-coastal) can be found gigging nationally, and is a regular at such famous LA/NY clubs as The Hotel Cafe, Room5, Ghenghis Cohen, The Witzend, Harvelles (LA) and The Bitter End, The Cutting Room, Kenny’s Castaways, Rockwood Music Hall, Arlene’s Grocery (NYC) and many more.

Her most current Take Me Back EP (2012): (www.jessfurman.bandcamp.com) features the tracks "Get Back up" which is the current TV Series Theme for Lifetime's "Life's a Trip."

Instrumentation

Jess Furman - Vocals, Piano and Guitar
Tony Graci - Drums
Marc Osborn - Bass

Discography

"Take Me Back EP" (2012)
www.jessfurman.bandcamp.com
***Features "Get Back Up," the TV series theme for Lifetime's Lifes a Trip.

"Perfect Day" (2012 - single)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfect-day-single/id458116589
***Featured on Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva

"I Don't Wanna Leave" (2011 - single)
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Wanna-Leave-Feat-Furman/dp/B003BS1QH4
***Featured in Some Boys Don't Leave, starring Jesse Eisenberg

"Standing on Your Last Line" (2008) - Fully-produced record - Nationwide release (on itunes and CdBaby.com)

"Acoustic Sessions" (2006) - All-Acoustic album featuring the tracks, "Wondering" which won first place on 92.3 FreeFM. (on itunes and CdBaby.com)

Official Website

http://www.jessfurman.com

Links

• Facebook
• Jess Furman Main Website
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Jess' Blog

Audio

• Unlucky
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• Take Me Back
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• In The Dark
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Lyrics

• Unlucky
• Take Me Back
• In The Dark

Video

JessFurman_LiveReel2012_1.mov

Count on Me - Featured Theme song for BFF.TV (MySpace's 1st game show)

Photo Gallery

Press

• Independant Minded Podcast interview Elvis Duran & Z100 Morning Zoo [+ Show ]
  

  Featuring the new song, "Weight of The World," Jess gives a live studio performance and interview at...Featuring the new song, "Weight of The World," Jess gives a live studio performance and interview at Z100's radio studios for the podcast "Independent Minded"

• JV & Elvis Show [+ Show ]
  

  "You're not signed yet? Incredible! Check this girl out - she can really play!" - JV "Dude - this..."You're not signed yet? Incredible! Check this girl out - she can really play!" - JV
  
  "Dude - this girl can really sing!" -Elvis

• MySpace Music Featured Artist [+ Show ]
  

  MySpace, the world’s leading social portal, is excited to announce the debut of “Count on Me,” the t...MySpace, the world’s leading social portal, is excited to announce the debut of “Count on Me,” the theme song for the site’s first online game show, “BFF.” The MySpace original program that tests how well best friend know each other was launched on April 2nd and has immediately attracted a huge following and online buzz. Jess brings her edgy, eclectic mix of pop-acoustic guitar songs and jazzy-soulful piano ballads to the groundbreaking web series.
  
  Jess Furman is a NYC/LA-based musician who has been writing songs on the guitar and piano since kindergarten. In late 2008, she released her newest record, “Standing On Your Last Line.” Along with “Count on Me” for “BFF,” Jess will be releasing two new tracks shortly. Be sure to check out her MySpace profile page at http://www.myspace.com/jessfurman.
  
  “I had such a blast writing this song and working on this project. ‘Count On Me’ enabled me to express how important all my friendships are. I hope it will also remind others of the wonderful people in their lives,” said Furman.
  
  Because music is such an integral part of friendship, “BFF” has also dedicated part of the show to music in a round of questioning called “Music Matters.” Producing the show is acclaimed film executive Meryl Poster, former Co-President of Production at Miramax Films, and former fashion executive David Rubin with City Lights Media.
  
  To check out “Count on Me,” please visit the “BFF” profile page at www.myspace.com/bff.

• Jess Furman Music [+ Show ]
  

  Jess Furman, a singer-songwriter based in New York, whose soulful voice lends itself to the songs of...Jess Furman, a singer-songwriter based in New York, whose soulful voice lends itself to the songs of heartache, loss and hope. Reminiscent of Ani DiFranco, Furman puts her distinctive stamp on her songs with a voice that possesses sweetness girded by an inner strength. A wonderful and engaging live performer.

Setlist

Can perform Solo Acoustic, Duo or Full Band.

Ranges from 45minutes to 2 hours.

Covers and Originals

Basic Requirements

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