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    The Valerie Jay Band

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    Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

    April 25, 2009

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    Statuesque songbird Valerie Jay was born and raised in Hull, county of Yorkshire, England. The youngest of five children, Jay picked up the guitar at fifteen and founded her first band Skyline, performing her own material. Drawing influences from great country performers such as Patsy Cline, Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and k.d. Lang, Jay fronted the hottest band on the country circuit, playing festivals and country music clubs all over England. An early music review in the local press Hull Daily Mail raved "Valerie Jay has a great country voice, quite haunting". Fortuitously, Jay met country guitar legend Albert Lee who performs on her independently released debut CD Only When You Smile. Although Nashville beckoned, in 2001 a combination of circumstances led Jay to move her home base to eclectic San Francisco, California. Here, Valerie Jay & The Americanos was born: a country based, roots-rock band that plays Jay's original songs next to classic Americana favorites. Bay Area rock and pop audiences are being converted right and left by the beauty and depth of Jay's formidable voice, and her winning combination of traditional country and cutting edge radio-ready hits. Valerie's voice is unique. She's a formidable presence, but with a vulnerability and people can't help but be moved and touched by her. And Jay keeps her feet firmly on the ground while forging ahead with her music.


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        Angelica's Bistro

        863 Main Street
        Redwood City, CA 94063

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        Tickets: $5

        Info Phone: 650-365-3226

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        April 25, 2009

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        8:30pm

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