Photo by Paul Schraub HOT PICKIN', SOULFUL CROONIN' Jayme's songwriting and song selections are informed by a wide variety of styles from folk to rock to blues to jazz. Jayme's full, sultry voice and truthful, expressive delivery provide a cohesive core for songs that range from the topical to the deeply spiritual to spunky "he done her wrong" blues. Locally, Jayme averages 30 performances anually and enjoys a reputation for warm, meaningful showcases featuring literate, soulful songs and the Bay Area's best musicians. JAYME'S BANDS: The Jayme Kelly Curtis Band: Jayme's luxurious voice is framed by virtuoso performances by violinist Autumn Hancock and multi-instrumentalist Topher Gayle on mandolin, mandola and guitar. The trio's set includes jazzy, folkloric originals and spicy acoustic blues for an intimate musical experience both spellbinding and playful. The And Friends Band gives Jayme a chance to play a diverse mix of acoustic blues and folk, spunky originals, and tunes that live on the psychedelic fringes of bluegrass. This is a band that spells fun: featuring Phil Campbell on mandolin, Annie Aronson on percussion, Mark Varner on upright bass and the amazing Patrick Weldon on Dobro and musical saw! Uke Be A Lady specializes in classic and obscure tunes from the Swing era, Tin Pan Alley and the Jazz Age. Featuring Miss Mona Lott on ukulele and vocals, Miss Wanda McGlove on the violin, and Randy Baton on upright bass and protection. Dulcimer Girls features the heavenly vocal harmonies of Laura Devine and Jayme Kelly Curtis and the ethereal sound of the mountain dulcimer on originals, folk ballads, old timey and spirituals. The distinctive sound of the dulcimer is at once otherworldly and down home. Any combination available for gatherings of all kinds. For bookings, email jayme@purrgirl.com or call 831/335-8110 If you'd like to be added to Jayme's e-mail list, or just want to say hello, send e-mail to: jayme@purrgirl.com. Please write "Fan Mail" in the subject line.

Jayme Kelly Curtis writes, records and performs an earthy blend of "metaphysical blues and folkloric jazz" in Northern California. She is frequently accompanied by renowned players and is known for giving them plenty of room to stretch out and improvise. Her two studio CDs have received warm reviews and spins on numerous radio and TV programs. CLICK HERE FOR: APPEARANCES FACT SHEET  PRESS PHOTOS PRESS BIO REVIEWS SONGWRITER'S TUTORIAL DJ'S GUIDES & LYRICS SUGAR & SAND IN A RUSHING STREAM STUDIO PHOTO GALLERY Caution: Requires a FAST connection! RECORDING DETAILS DULCIMER PAGE UKULELE PAGE COOL LINKS TO MUSICIAN RESOURCES!   JAYME'S GODDESS GUITAR Photo by Don Dowell 2007 Check out The Goddess, Jayme's beautiful parlor guitar, circa 1880 (we think, maybe). Thanks to David Handloff, Ukulele Dick and More Music for helping to find just the right guitar for me. I would love to learn more about guitars like this one. Email me at jayme@purrgirl.com NEXT APPEARANCE TUESDAY NIGHTS THROUGH MAY 13 BRITANNIA ARMS SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE (PDF) MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Sponsored by MARS Studio 8017 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 831/688-1233 SUNDAY, MAY 11 HOUSE CONCERT Felton, CA Opening for STEVE SMITH, mandolin master and multi-instrumentalist. jayme@purrgirl.com for reservations SATURDAY, MAY 31 7:30 p.m. - Midnight CCMC FUN-RAISER DANCE All Saints’ Church Parish Hall 555 Waverley St. at Hamilton Palo Alto, CA Suggested donation: $20

Sugar & Sand: A Trilogy in Three Moods "Sugar & Sand is full-out, pure passion. Jayme Kelly Curtis's vocals give a ton of heart to the songs and the music adds flesh to that passion, emphasizing the tones of each mood." Paul de Bruijn, Rambles Jayme's second solo CD, Sugar And Sand features outstanding performances by such acoustic heavyweights as mandolinist/ piper Radim Zenkl, violinist Autumn Hancock, and percussion wizard Rick Walker. The CD features 12 original songs in three genre, each brought to life by the Bay Area's best players: Walter Bankovitch, piano; Jack Marshall and Mimi Hills, bass; George Demarest, trumpet and flugelhorn; Carol McComb, Dobro®, Jeff "Felonius Smith," National Steel Guitar; and Mark "Fenny" Fenichel, harmonica. Electric guitar legend Dave Meniketti shreds it up on a straight ahead blues. Sugar & Sand is divided into three chapters that flow smoothly from rock to blues to Jayme's own folkloric jazz ballads, showing off her powerful, earthy voice in all its many colors. Visit CD Baby now to hear clips and order!

In A Rushing Stream - Now in its Second Printing! Released in 1999, Jayme's debut CD, In A Rushing Stream, has won favorable reviews and international airplay, and took top honors in the Best Music You Never Heard show on KGO Radio, San Francisco. The CD was engineered by rock legend Dave Meniketti at the Space Station, and includes performances by a host of the Bay Area's best musicians. "I received your album this morning and just finished listening to it all in one shot. You did a great job on the album (as opposed to a few songs and filler.)  It comes across as very successfully done as a whole.  I'll air this next Saturday night on my station and probably play cuts 1-4 the first week. I want the listeners to hear the ideas and feelings as you planned them on the album. It feels good. Let me know when your next one is released." Jack "Sandman" Garrison WFIT FM, Melbourne, Florida Visit CD Baby now to hear clips and order!

LATEST PRESS: "Subtitled A Triology in Three Moods, Curtis can call it what she wants. I'm going to call it music worth your listening to, for throughout the twelve songs that create this lush and evocative disc you can hear in her thrillingly passionate vocals and intelligently eclectic mix of musical motifs and instruments that Curtis loves her life and inspires us to do the same." Mike Jurkovic, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

"...Immediately noticeable is Curtis' excellent voice quality, crisp enough to lacerate, as well as the top-notch quality of the musicianship. ...I think Curtis may have gone and created her own genre, and she owns it masterfully. Just beauteous." Kevan Breitinger, Indie-Music.com

Buy My CDs On-line at CD Baby! Jayme's Fans Have a Choice! DIGITAL DOWNLOADS are available for both CDs on 49 sites, including:   Apple iTunes Audio Lunchbox MPeria.com (does not support Mac OS 9 or older) Get Both of Jayme's CDs for just $20 when you buy direct from PurrGirl Music! Send check or money order for $15 per CD or $20 for any two CDs,  payable to: PurrGirl Music Publishing P.O. Box 278 Felton, CA USA 95018 ASK FOR JAYME'S CDS AT YOUR FAVORITE RETAIL STORE! For bookings, email jayme@purrgirl.com or call 831/335-8110

Jayme Kelly Curtis can't do without: RADIO AIRPLAY Jayme's music has enjoyed radio airplay the world 'round. TELEVISION LICENSING Jayme's music has been heard on A&E, CMT, Fine Living Network, Logo, PBS and the Travel Channel. Listen for Jayme on Martha, Anthony Bourdain and Taste of America. Thank you Pump Audio!                                                                 "The review committee loved your work. We had 300 submissions for Performing Members of Indiegrrl this session, and only 40 inductees, so congratulations!" Holly Figueroa, Indiegrrl.com Thank you, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, for the ASCAPlus Awards! Jayme's Current Desert Island Picks: Tom Waits: The Heart of Saturday Night   Spirit: 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus Lorenna McKennit: Book of Secrets Dusty Springfield: Dusty in Memphis Houston Jones: Calico Heart Asleep at the Wheel: Swingtime Roxy Music: Avalon Sylvia Herold: A Bowl of Crystal Tears Ed Johnson: Over That Wave Michelle Shocked: Short, Sharp, Shocked