Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Jessica started her artistic career at the age of seven in film and television. She starred in her own television series, Harriet’s Magic Hats, at the age of 12.
Jessica launched her own independent record label, Sway Gypsy Records, in 1994. She released three titles in Canada; each received recognition from the Alberta Recording Industry Association. Two releases were nominated for Best Female Artist in both the 1995 and 1996 award ceremonies.
Jessica was awarded the honor of Best Alternative New Music Artist on Record, for her third release, Tiniest of Bones. Humanisms (2000), was released in both Canada and the United States. Her latest release is, ever-so-slightly rearranged (2003).
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" . . . introspective lyrics and great vocal hooks . . . "
Rolling Stone
"Jessica mines the same fertile fields as Jewel and Ani DiFranco. And her voice is beautiful."
Performing Songwriter
"…graceful melodies and surprising lyrical twists. . ."
The Sunday Star-ledger, NJ
"… Humanisms, is an absolutely gorgeous piece of work."
East Coast Rocker, NJ News
"Wonderfully inventive lyrics and marvelous sense of melody."
Marilyn Rea Beyer, Music Director WUMB, Boston’s Premier Folk Station
"I’m extremely impressed with Jessica’s talent and dedication to her music."
Pat DiNizio, Lead Singer of the Smithereens
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• Chelsea Piers/TV Commercial – These True Things from Humanisms CD, two :30 spots, Crossroads Film & Television, Manhattan Cable.
• NBC Entertainment - In the Arms of Tomorrow (2 episodes) and Time Will Stay from Humanisms CD, for the hit series Providence.
• Fox Network – In the Arms of Tomorrow from Humanisms CD, for hit series Get Real, Which Way I Go from The Jessica Schoenberg Band’s self-titled CD for the hit series Party of Five.
• Arrakis Films - Everywhere I Go and Amen My Love from The Jessica Schoenberg Band’s self-titled CD for the independent film, Reluctant Angel, starring Meagan Follows.
• Selected as a participant in ASCAP’s Extended Songwriters’ Workshop, 2000/2001.
• Selected to receive a grant from Jim Beam Bourbon’s, B.E.A.M. program (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music), 2000.
• Winner of the 1997 competition for unsigned North American talent, sponsored by Billboard Magazine and TicketMaster; promoted by Callner Music, Los Angeles, CA.
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Nashville Music Conference, TN
Knowlton River Fest, Columbia, NJ
NE Regional Folk Alliance, Informal Showcase
Independent Music Festival, Hoboken, NJ
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Hillsdale, NY
Philadelphia Music Conference, Philadelphia, PA
NEMO Music Showcase, Boston, MA
Undercurrents Music Festival, Cleveland, OH
Buffalo Original Music Blast, Buffalo, NY
Canadian Music Week, Ontario, Canada
Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Ontario, Canada
Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Alberta, Canada
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Roger McGuinn/The Byrds
Fred Eaglesmith
SevenMaryThree
Moxy Fruvous
Laura Love
Melissa Ferrick
Darryl Purpose
Jeff Cohen
Great Big Sea
Blue Rodeo
54/40
The Matthew Good Band
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:: © 2003 Jessica Owen/Sway Gypsy Records