JES

Some people won't be pinned down. Just when you think you got them comfortably pigeon-holed into one area of your music collection, they spin
their creativity on its head and send your iTunes playlists into a frenzy of confusion. Is it EDM? Is it Rock? Is it Emo/Trance/Poptronica? How do
you put all of that together and still come up with something that simply blows you away with every note....meet Jes.

This chart topping and award winning New York native has been the voice behind countless Superstar DJ's. Propelling hit songs with Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, BT, Gabriel & Dresden among many others. JES has topped numerous charts worldwide and has earned two honors on Billboards famed Decade End Charts including the #4 Dance Airplay song of the decade. Now JES will bring the weight of the world to a standstill on March 15th 2010, when she releases her third album HIGH GLOW with Black Hole Recordings and Ultra Records.

JES sure knows how to grab your attention. One of her first releases, the now legendary "As The Rush Comes" by Motorcycle, (A testament to both her songwriting and vocal abilities), quickly catapulted her into the global spotlight of the world's dance music scene going to #1 in countless countries and winning her several awards including the International Dance Music Award at the world famous WMC conference. “As The Rush Comes” ended up as the #4 most played dance song of the decade on Billboards 2000-2010 charts.

JES’ first solo album DISCONNECT produced 3 hit singles “Ghost”, “Heaven” and the #1 chart hit "Imagination" -Billboard Dance Airplay wk of 1/19/09 (also posted on both Year End 2009 at #6 and Decade 2000-2010 charts at #46).

Proving again she's always the exception and never the rule. JES has smashed the one hit wonder clause that claims most of dance music's pretenders, blowing up with an unprecedented solo career that has taken her to every continent on the face of the planet, seen her collaborate with the cream of the worlds DJ's and taken her to the top of any chart worth talking about.

Staying safely within the limited confines of the usual four on the floor dance sound would seem like the sensible career path for this songwriting powerhouse. But as her 2006 solo debut album "Disconnect" proved, JES knows how to break the rules for all the right reasons. The latest chapter in this American pioneer's sonic adventures will shatter all your preconceptions of where EDM starts and stops into tiny pieces.

JES' new album HIGH GLOW opens with a modern classic. “Awaken” brings together stadium guitar riffs and anthemic synths over a rock laced dance beat that drives one of the most infectious songs of the new millennium. "Closer" the second single release from HIGH GLOW rises up with a punchy bass line and quirky melodic vocals. JES then flips the switch and drops a mid tempo electro revolution with "Fame", her sensual vocals drifting over the pulsating synth textures to an impressive angular electro pop hook. Twisted between the urban simplicity of "Halfway Gone" and the guitar laden beauty of the title ballad "High Glow" lays the first single "Lovesong", an up-tempo tour de force of rock-tinged electronica. Unfolding around a truly breathtaking vocal, JES reinvents The Cure's 80's classic for a whole new generation. “Lovesong” reached #1 on Clearchannel’s IHeart Radio NEW Discover and Uncover hit chart and the music video was featured on Logo TV’s NewNowNext PopLab. In the insecent alt rock of "Do You Love Me" JES has all the angst and tension of a loaded gun. While the Hip Hop influenced beats of "Where You Are” give way to an emo rock chorus that can't be forgotten. In "Unleash the Beat" synth rock drives relentlessly and "See Through" kicks and bucks like an electronic rodeo fiend. Reaching further into HIGH GLOW JES delivers stunning ballads like "All Night" and up-tempo genre bending electronica such as "Same Mistake" with equal measures of sincerity and a raw talent that strikes a stark contrast to so much of the soulless routine that gets mistaken for modern music.

An artist that not only means it but makes you fully feel and believe it with every breath. HIGH GLOW marks a bright transition for JES, elevating her to new heights of accessibility. This passionate collection of songs lives up to its title creating an ultimately uplifting feeling of hope and new beginnings that only a true shining star can bring.

JES' unbelievable talent for communication is nowhere more evident than in her mesmerizing live shows. Holding the audience in the palm of her hand and protected only by her now infamous shield tattoo she breaks the barrier between the artist and audience, sometimes disappearing into the rows of adoring fans that try to pull her in. Where DJ's rely on strobe lights and deafening volumes, JES captures the hearts and imagination of the audience with a whisper of her sultry, deeply sexy voice. Whether in a dance arena, on acoustic guitar or playing festivals with her band, JES' intense personal energy reaches out to each and every fan, making you understand instantly what it means to feel loved.

 JES' musical output is truly staggering. Starting with the cult track "Starchildren" with Guardians of the Earth to featured tracks on Paul Oakenfolds "Creamfields" compilation her discography reads like a production who's who or music business hall of fame. JES has been a regular lead artist on Superstar DJ Tiesto's best selling "In Search of Sunrise" series and on the hit track “Everything” for his "Elements of Life" artist album. In 2008 she released a Chillout remix album "Into The Dawn" (Black Hole Recordings / Ultra Records) as the flipside to her Disconnect album. JES also generously supports the Dance 4 Life charity and has donated the song "Lost In The Sound" for their 2008 fundraiser album.

Tour performances all over the world, for every major club brand and international TV shows including the highly prestigious UK Hits show "Top of The Pops" (alongside Beyonce and Maroon 5). From JES' integral role on Tiesto's record breaking Elements of Life Tour which earned her the fans title of "the voice of Tiesto", to a theme she wrote for Coca-Cola called “Be It All” and a series of concerts at the Beijing Olympics, JES has spread her message of diversity globally and across all genres.
 Never one to stand still, JES started her own label Planetjes_Digital with the US release of “My Love,” an irresistible summer 2009 collaboration with Airscape that landed the #10 spot on AOL’s year end dance genre chart and top spots on the adult and hit genre on Clear Channel’s I-heart Radio.
Along with her own Album release JES has even found time to collaborate with Electronica genius BT appearing on two tracks “Every Other Way” and “The Light In Things” for his new album "These Hopeful Machines" (Black Hole / Nettwerk)

For more on Jes see:
www.planetjes.com
www.blackholerecordings.com
www.ultrarecords.com

For Bookings contact john.swift@mex.ie

MAINLY WINEHOUSE

Her SOUL lives on...

Paying tribute to the late Amy Winehouse are Dublin band, Mainly Winehouse.  This energetic ensemble will blow you away, with a mix of "Winehouse" tracks, a good dose of Motown and modern, popular soul.

Since Amy’s tragic death in July 2011, she’s topping the charts again.‘Back to Black’ has just become the UK’s biggest selling album of the 21st century.  Mainly Winehouse draw from this Grammy award-winning masterpiece, playing all of the hits; from ‘Valerie’ and ‘Rehab’ to ‘You Know I’m no Good’ and the ever emotive ballad, ‘Love is a Losing Game’.  They also play many of the jazzier tracks from Amy’s first album. But of course their set is not exclusively “Amy”.  Expect to hear upbeat Motown, from Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner to Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye. The band also include an eclectic mix of today’s chart-toppers with Amy’s timeless style, from Aloe Blaac’s ‘I need a dollar’ to Imelda May’s ‘Tainted Love’.

On vocals, Tamara Downey keeps it authentic and soulful in a breathtaking style so reminiscent of the great soul singers Motown has produced, and of course Amy herself.

The extensively experienced Mainly Winehouse band consists of EoghanDeHoog on Guitar (The Company, Red Square), Rob Grimes on Piano/Keys (Dublin Gospel Choir, Pretzel Logic), Paul Moran on bass(The Spiders), and Colin Downey on Drums (Dirty Sanchez, Tabularasa). Drawing from their roots in Funk and Gospel, to Jungle and Hip Hop, the abundant quality in this group cannot be denied.

The Mainly Winehouse horn section boasts two of the top Irish brass players on the scene, Peter Dobai (Saxophone) and Martin Rhodes (Cornet). They effortlessly top the band with the tightest horn lines and funkiest breaks.

With the sharpest rhythm section around, topped with blistering horns, this Dublin seven-piece delivers everything one could want in a night of Trip Hop, Swing-Soul and R&B. Squint your eyes and it could just be the Rehab Queen herself!

For more on Mainly Winehouse see:
www.myspace.com/mainlywinehouse
www.facebook.com/mainlywinehouse

For Bookings contact john.swift@mex.ie

Pump Up The Jam!!!

Did you know that ‘Ride on Time’ was released 21 years ago?
The 80s love affair is over.  We’ve so moved on!

90s Fashion trends like grunge, cycling shorts, parachute pants, bum bags and platform shoes have been reintroduced into high street collections.
And now…The eclectic musical decade that also gave us the Sega Megadrive and The Spice Girls, Friends and Beverly Hills 90210, Ibiza Uncovered, Raves, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and M.C. Hammer is brought ‘Back to Life’ again in the ultimate 90s experience – introducing Pump Up The Jam!

Pump Up The Jam dared to bring back the music of the 90s for the first time in November 2009. Since then they’ve drawn in not only the generation that were teens and twenty somethings in the 90s but also stormed student balls, weddings and clubs and pubs the length and breadth of the country. Pump up the Jam provide a live throw-back to happy memories, an escape to the neon nostalgia of the 90s dance floor. They play all the best-loved dance, rock, soul and hip-hop of the 1990’s; from Black Box to 2 Unlimited, and AC/DC to The Prodigy - completely live on stage.

Pump Up The Jam are a 6-piece comprising Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards. 5 of the 6 members sing Lead Vocals throughout the show! The band’s frontman is Liam McCormack (roving reporter for RTÉ’s The Daily Show and former presenter of The Café, TTV and Satitude). 
Hailed as a promising talent by Louis Walsh (don't hold that against him!)when he took part in Charity You’re a Star in 2005, Liam is fast gaining a reputation as the best frontman in Ireland. Going under the moniker of ‘Daddy Mac’, Liam MCs, raps, sings and plays guitar through such classics as EMFs’ ‘Unbelievable’,  House Of Pain’s ‘Jump Around’ and D:Ream’s ‘U R the Best thing’, all while whipping the audience up into a frenzy with his crazed Ebeneezer Goode style persona.

This is the first professional singing job for two sisters from Kilcock; Winnie and Susan Nsubuga. Cormac discovered the girls on the social networking site myspace in June 2009, and they now sing and play keyboards in the band. Winnie is a student and Susan has just finished studying in Tallaght IT

Missie Lee is the third female lead singer.  She’s the big-voiced-belter who draws the audience to the dancefloor with her rendition of ‘Ride on Time’.  Missie Lee was a teenager in the 90s so look no further than her when seeking instruction from the stage for the dance routine to Whigfield’s smash hit ‘Saturday Night’.

No band is complete without some boiler-suited androids and Pump up the Jam’s are the best, 808 and 303 play Drums and Bass respectively. 

The band was created by Cormac Moore, a member of the Late Late Show House band The Camembert Quartet. 

As the band’s musical director Cormac brings with him nearly fifteen years experience in party, club and corporate entertainment.

Cormac admits that he is old enough to remember the 90s club scene like it was yesterday and is a massive fan of the music of the era; from the euro-dance cheese of 2 Unlimited’s “No Limit” to the deep house of Robin S’s “Show Me Love’ not to mention the big beats of the hard-rocking Prodigy’s “No Good (Start the Dance)”. The Band also throw in some rock favourites like 'Thunderstruck' and 'Killing in The Name Of' for good measure!

For More on Pump up the Jam visit: http://pumpupthejamband.com

For Bookings contact john.swift@mex.ie