Reel Jem
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Reel Jem

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"Emergenza Double Door show"


http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/music/211286,0,6398554.event

- Metromix


"Emergenza Double Door show"

http://centerstage.net/events/music/view.cfm?artist=Maxlider&archive=yes
- Centerstage Chicago


"Emergenza Double Door show"

http://www.chicagoreader.com/listings/static/rock.html - Chicago Reader


"Amiable ambience"

"Cuts like the title track and 'Closer' offer an amiable ambience, blending Monica Leigh's passable voice with soft jazz and soul-influeced sounds..." Jeff Berkwits - Illinois Entertainer


"Great Expectations"

"The songs reflect the effects of heartbreak and lays down expecations for future relationships. The album shows the effects of four talented individuals coming together and lays down great expectations for future projects" Mike Przygoda - Mike Przygoda


Discography

CDs are available on www.cdbaby.com/cd/reeljem.

Internet streaming play for the track entitled "More" at The Music Syndicate- www.themusicsyndicate.com.

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Reel Jem is an R&B/indie-rock/neo-soul band from Chicago. They fuse the grit, authenticity & emotion of old school R&B with the danceable hip hop beats and modern rock intensity of today. Reel Jem is unique as a band in that they draw from many genres of music to help define their sound including classical, blues, jazz, rock, urban, gospel, Latin, Brit pop, new wave, and classic alternative. Reel Jem is currently preparing to debut their first full- length album consisting of only original material due out in June of 2007. Reel Jem's CD release party is scheduled for June 1st, 2007 at Silvie's Lounge in Chicago. Reel Jem is also working on promoting their music on a national level. In the meantime, Reel Jem can be seen playing locally at various Chicago venues.

The band was formed in early 2004 by lead singer Monica Leigh and it was originally planned to be a back-up band for her solo material. But soon Reel Jem morphed into a full fledged band writing its own original material. The current line-up of the band is Monica Leigh on lead vocals, Mike DeMars on bass and Renee S. on guitar, piano, and backup vocals. Reel Jem gained local exposure by performing at the semi-final round of the 2005 Emergenza Festival at the Double Door. The band’s fan base has blossomed greatly since the band’s inception. With the release of their debut album, Reel Jem plans to tour nationally and eventually internationally. The band’s goal is to create more of a buzz and to get signed to a label.