Biography
Award winning songwriter, Jean Mazzei is an ever evolving piece of work. "i may be small, but my artistry keeps growing," says Jean. Flying Venus began as an idea for a band. It became a band, now it's back to Jean flying solo. She has played venues all over the western U.S. Flying Venus has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Grammy winner Bonnie Hayes and the Superbonbons, Grammy nominated Carlos Guitarlos, and the SF icon The Gun and Doll Show. Mazzei produced "Girlz Who Rock" in 2003, a mini-festival showcasing local female fronted originals bands, and the sequel "Girlz Who Roll" in 2004, which added female filmmakers to the spectacle.
Jean also is the founder of "Rock Star Yoga," which teaches musicians and non-musicians how to "bring it!" on and off the mat.
"Face of a Nation" won 4th place in the Unisong International Song Contest in the LUNCH category. All net proceeds from this category go to benefit social programs they sponsor in the areas of hunger, homelessness, substance abuse, and domestic abuse.
"Bonbon the Orgasmatron" was played on KFOG radio in San Francisco.
"Darkness," is getting radio play on NTG Radio (www.ntgradio.com) from San Jose, and Nette Radio (http://media.renegaderadio.net/live).
Instrumentation
Jean Mazzei - songwriter, vocals, guitar
John Mazzei - keyboards
Discography
2007- "BREATHING UNDER WATER" - Jean embraces her voice as an artist, dissolves the band, and goes back to her roots as Flying Venus. This cd, produced by Ronan Chris Murphy (Veneto West), has some heavy hitters on it: G.E. Stinson (Shadowfax(, Ian Sheridan (Jason Mraz), Victor Bisetti (Los Lobos), John Wicks (Marky Mark). Enjoy.
2006 - "Face of a Nation" The new songs are edgier, and the band grooves are deeper. Includes songs like "inside of me," "house of cards," "long road to memphis."
2003 Wild Heart Girl -
"Her voice is great... a pleasant, retro 80s girl band feel..." Sherry Sly, West Coast Performer Magazine
"Fiery organs, sugary rhythms ... songs that won't get out of your head!" Carson Arnold, Longhouse Publishing, Vermont
2002 Pre-Banned
This is FV without the full band, totally self-produced with guitar and midi. Tracks are raw and fresh. Note: This cd was before Flying Venus was banned from Starbucks....
Links
| http://www.flyingvenus.com |