Jackie Venson - Sunday, August 22

562 Highway 42,Osage Beach MO 65065

22 August, 2021

Description

The first show at The Fire Room in over a year! Jackie is bringing the blues, soul and pop that recently landed her at Austin City Limits. Venson usually performs and records with a three-piece band of professional musicians. In solo live performances, she uses a loop pedal to create a layered sound. The Austin American-Statesman described Venson as "a Gary Clark Jr.-level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while entrancing with her gorgeous, smoky voice." Guitar World noted the influence of blues and soul music on her vocals. Parade called Venson a soul/pop guitarist and vocalist. The Austin Chronicle wrote that Venson's "willingness to stand naked lyrically and vocally" is an "admirable" trait, while her "smoldering and honest" voice "won't blow doors off buildings, but if she could, it would be overkill." The Chicago Sun-Times said Venson brings "formidable instrumental chops and a musical message of positivity", with a "singing voice that radiates warmth and spirit". Venson's influences include Buddy Guy, Sade, and Alicia Keys. Her voice has been compared to Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse.