ItsAboutMusic.com, the web's first Internet-Only Music eLabel is pleased to support Polycystic Kydney Disease Relief as they announce the signing of San Francisco Bay Area artist Jesse Brewster to their roster and contribute to the cause.
(PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- ItsAboutMusic.com, the web's first Internet-Only Music eLabel is pleased to support Polycystic Kydney Disease Relief as they announce the signing of San Francisco Bay Area artist Jesse Brewster to their roster and contribute to the cause.
"Jesse's music conveys the emotion and feeling that everyone can relate to; his songwriting is as good as I've seen in years. I wouldn't be surprised to hear more of his music on the radio in the near future." - A&R Rep.
As a youth, Jesse was usually lost late at night in the headphones–listening closely to many different bands and players. This constant attention to music carefully trained his ear for years prior to any gigging and recording work. In all the countless hours of listening, he was attracted to powerful performers who could catch your attention and not let go. Ever-critical of himself, Jesse always feels the need to take it to the next level.
Some of Jesse's influences include Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, and Steve Vai. Given the strength of these great artists, and the weak flavor of what passes for much of modern pop music, Jesse hasnt found as much inspiration in the headphones lately. Instead he has embraced the singer/songwriter in him, and has recently released a benefit record of heartfelt songs that touch the soul. "Confessional" speaks from the heart, and has already captured much attention on the West Coast, and will be showcased live on a month-long national tour that is set for May 2005.
Jesse Brewster, local Bay Area musician known mainly for his funk and rock guitar riffs, has crossed over into the role of musical front man with the debut of his new solo record, Confessional. Jesse has been a fixture in several local bands in the past decade, and now branches out on his own as a singer songwriter. The project is a benefit to raise money for the PKD Foundation. PKD stands for Polycystic Kidney Disease, and is the most common hereditary disease worldwide, affecting more than 600,000 Americans alone. Surprisingly, it remains widely unknown. "I produced this record because I felt that I could educate people about PKD as well as raise money in the process by using music as an educational tool." Jesse hopes that his contributions will raise social awareness and funds for the foundation and ultimately find a cure. "This illness has affected my life profoundly, as it has millions of others."
After losing his brother, Jim, to the disease in 1998, watching his father battle for years with complications, as well as being a sufferer of PKD himself - one could say Jesse plays as if his life depended on it.
True to its' definition, "Confessional" is a heartfelt grassroots endeavor that is expressive without sounding contrived. The record spans stylistically from acoustic to alternative rock to R&B and is woven together into a seamless thread that draws the listener in. The songs are written with an integrity that is seldom found in today's mainstream music, and feature an impressive array of talented Bay Area musicians. "Making the record has been the most positive creative experience I've had; when you're working for a cause, the whole recording process becomes a labor of love. With the amount of talent and time that was generously offered to my vision, I feel truly blessed."
All proceeds from the sale of this album and downloads will be donated from ItsAboutMusic.com to benefit this cause.
Jesse Brewster's music can be heard and purchased at: http://www.itsaboutmusic.com/brewster.html
Press photo available for download at the following location:
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Promotional full-album downloads of Jess Brewster's music are available for review upon request.
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