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David Whities March 2013

 

Billy Soul Bond vs Jesi Terrell

March 31, 2013

 

The return to Chicago of Jesi Terrell, a home-grown vocalist who’s been living in the D.C. area for several years. Terrell broke onto the local scene in the ‘90s; since then her voice has developed into a full-bodied instrument, nuanced and expressive. Love Mechanic (Sound Mindz), her most recent release, is a somewhat sparsely produced outing that nonetheless showcases her vocal gifs at their richest, as she traverses easily from sex-kitten insinuation (the title song) through hard-edged assertiveness (the billowy, mid-tempo “Don’t Get Off on Me”) to deep-soul pathos (“Love Affair,” the ironically church-tinged “Hooked On the Street”). The disk also includes “Stay Home Kitty Kitty,” her riposte to Bonds’ hit, which she first released as CD single a few years back and which raises the tantalizing possibility that this evening might culminate in a cat-scratch showdown.

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Felix McClairen March 2014

 

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Women’s History Month Dance Party

 

Jesi Terrell and the Love Mechanic Band will be featured at DCBS will use the event as the opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month. Jesi is a sultry-voiced diva with a rock’em-sock‘em stage presence. She is a seasoned cross-genre performer originally from Chicago, who has shared the stage with such Blues legends as B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and Little Milton. If you aren’t familiar with Jesi Terrell and the Love Mechanic Band, check them out on YouTube, or read the extensive interview with Jesi that appeared in the February 2014 issue of the Capital Blues Messenger. Come to the Wheaton American Legion with your dancing shoes on, since we know you will want to do more than tap your feet to Jesi’s music. The door opens at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Buy your tickets in advance to get the discounted price, and bring a few extra dollars to participate in the raffle(s) and/or to donate to the DCBS Raise the Roof campaign (see p. 10). There will also be food, and of course drinks, available for purchase. Get your tickets at www.dcblues.org, or call 301-322-4808. 􀂴She (Jesi) can break into a ferocious, full-bodied wail, invoking the combination of lust and aggression that??s so basic to the blues?? Terrell has always had a knack for conveying the sensuality of the blues?? David Whitels, Chicago Reader

F E A T U R E D   R E V I E W S

“A one of a kind  artist… each note had a life of its own.” ​

​The Chicago Tribune

“Sings with burning passion and astonishing accuracy.” ​

​The New York Times

N E W S

March 2013  Jesi will preform her hit song

"Looking For A Good Thang"
Musician will replace the indisposed soloist with the World Band, conducted by Sir Walter Scott on Sunday 31th March 2013.

"Jesi Terrell and The Love Mechanic Band will keep you warm and toasty as you dance to their blues-heavy R&B sound! "

DC Blues Society

 

 “Jesi can break into a ferocious, full-bodied wail, invoking the combination of lust and aggression that’s so basic to the blues. Terrell has always had a knack for conveying the sensuality of the blues”. Jesi is a seasoned Chicago music scene veteran who has opened for B.B. King and Eric Clapton.

David Whiteis of the Chicago Reader

 

 

 Jesi and her tight band brought down the house at the 2013 DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands. Check out this exuberant and exciting performer!

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