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BIO:<\/b><\/p>\n

Jess Vaira is a singer, songwriter, seamstress impassioned by harmony and sustainability. Jazzy, Singer\/Songwriter, Soul with harmonies galore and an unconventional approach to using a loop pedal thrown in for good measure.<\/p>\n

In the past Jess has shared the stage with  such acts as the Sam Roberts Band<\/a> and Sweatshop Union <\/a>at  The Edge of The World Festival<\/a> in Haida Gwaii.  Several of her songs have been featured in Film, Theatre and Television including the series Cedar Cove<\/a> on the Hallmark Network.<\/p>\n

2016 solo debut LP \u201cIn A Line\u201d.
\n<\/a>2014 \u201cFirst Fret Problems\u201d <\/a>a collaboration with Barnaby Jones
\n2012 \u201cHand Shake for a Heart EP2\u201d<\/a> collaboration with Barnaby Jones.
\n2012 \u201cAll Love Album\u201d <\/a>contributed 2 songs – \u201cTupaco” and \u201cLong Live your Love\u201d.
\n2008 \u201cPerspectives\u201d True Fold<\/a>.  A collaboration with My Electronic Friends <\/a>(East Van Digital<\/a>).
\n2002 \u201cSubmissions\u201d on the collaborative album by Bedroom Studios.<\/p>\n

More than just a voice her song writing and playing style have also made her a favourite collaborator. Jess contributed vocals to several Bobs&Lolo <\/a>albums one of which received a Western Canadian Music Award (2009) as well as 6 Juno nominations (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010).  Jess has also worked with the likes of Randy Ponzio (Shore 104 finalist), Alex Maher<\/a>\/DNA6 (west coast hip hop) David Morin<\/a> (Soul R&B Loop Artist), Adam Balie<\/a> (Folk\/Reggae), and Barnaby Jones <\/a>(Rock).<\/p>\n

Throughout Jess Vaira\u2019s music career she\u2019s rarely been an artist who steps lightly into a new experience, as she\u2019d always much rather jump in with both feet, ready for anything. Her powerful yet graceful style grew naturally through years of performing jazz and folk music, until exploring tastes led her towards soul and reggae grooves, hip hop hooks and loop pedals.  As a solo artist her music is open, true, and resonates with beautiful clarity.<\/p>\n

If Eddie Vedder and Ella Fitzgerald were making Sunday brunch for Ani Difranco, Imogen Heap and Erykah Badu, they might be listening to Jess in the background. With an honest, sound that ranges from round and soulful to light and airy, Jess is a live performer and session artist in demand for her dynamic and engaging performances.<\/p>\n

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