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Press
link: http://www.nuvo.net/archive/2005/10/12/benge_outshines_headliner.html
Benge Outshines Headliner
highlights:
"And as soon as that soundcheck began, a surprised audience took notice of the powerhouse voice emanating from the stage."
"Jessica and her tight-as-a-drum band worked their way through an original set....even with the solid band sound, Benge’s vocals took the cake for the set."
"...she left the audience virtually awestruck. Her vocals were pure and pitch-perfect; this woman would make Simon Cowell swoon. "
"...she commanded the audience and the stage like a pro. "
- Nuvo Newsweekly
link: http://www.indianapolismusic.net/content_detail.php?current_id=1070
IMN / 92.3 FM / NUVO "Artist of the Week" IndianapolisMusic.net presents the Artist of the Week.
"Benge has earned a reputation for her powerful voice, a talent at home on stage or in the studio."
-- Ryan Williams --
- www.indianapolismusic.net
link:
http://www.nuvo.net/archive/2005/01/26/jessica_benge_looking_for_new_challenges.html
Jessica Benge looking for new challenges.
Powerhouse vocalist shifts gears
Steve Hayes
"The...Indianapolis native can flat out sing. She has one of those “How did that big voice get in that young woman?” voices that can handle soul, rock and pop standards with equal command."
- Nuvo Newsweekly
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Only 27 years old, Jessica Benge is fast becoming a distinctive and celebrated voice on the Indianapolis music scene. Since her teens, she has performed in several of the area’s premiere show bands, singing jazz standards and rock & soul covers, as well as recording and performing with the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show.
In 2005, Jessica created a project under her own name to highlight her skills as a band leader and songwriter. Influenced by artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt, Jessica performs raw, high-energy music filled with passion and soul. Nuvo Newsweekly recently cited that Jessica “…can flat out sing. She has one of those ‘How did that big voice get in that young woman?’ voices that can handle soul, rock and pop standards with equal command.”
Credits & Accomplishments
Performed with:
The Bob & Tom Band
The Steve Allee Orchestra
The Common
The Spin
The Leisure Kings
Etc.
First Impression
Opened for Susan Tedeschi at The Vogue - 2006
Midwest Music Summit - 2005, 2003
Benchmark Records Battle of the bands semi-finals - 2005, 2004
Taste of Indy - 2004
Rib America Ribfest - 2003
VIP Stage @ Verizon Wireless Music Center - 2003
Appeared as “Yitzhak” in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Phoenix Theater - 2002
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