C A Y N E

It’s a strange, yet very satisfying feeling that occurs when you show up to a sold out show for a band you’ve never heard of. I do pride myself on having a fairly eclectic knowledge of modern music, but as it turns out, I was blissfully ignorant of the special occasion that was to occur on Saturday as I stepped into Smith’s Olde Bar for the Soup concert. The drinks were flowing and a steady stream of people were spilling into the venue as the opener, Jessica Cayne, took the stage. Jessica sounds like what would happen if Christina Aguilera abandoned dance-pop, learned to play a guitar, and started writing acoustic rock songs. She has a strong soulful voice and really works her vocal range within a song, all the while strumming out groovy chord progressions on her acoustic guitar. With lyrics such as, “He got moves that make me wanna rip my clothes off,” Jessica indulges the the raw sexuality of rock ‘n’ roll and has a no-nonsense attitude that is always prevalent in strong southern women. Her sexy performance was the perfect starter to rouse the crowd’s appetite for the main course: Soup.
- Photos and Review by Chandler Mays, Atlanta Music Guide

Tag Archives: Jessica Cayne

June 15, 2011
Nashville Dinner Theatre CMA Fest Review
By David Lowry
Nashville Dinner Theatre CMA Fest Review

A couple of weeks ago I became the talent buyer for the Nashville Dinner Theatre and I had the “opportunity” to throw together a CMA Fest showcase with about four days to make it happen before the biggest Country Music festival in the world kicked off. Four days full of music from 2 pm to 2 am Thursday through Sunday. It was a whirlwind for sure and I faced just about every adversity you could think of during that time but we came out of it clean and ready to make great things happen.

I want to highlight some of the artists that I got to see at our venue during those four days and maybe talk about a couple disappointments so that maybe some other musicians trying to make it can take something away from it.


...the biggest surprise for me was Jessica Cayne (www.jessicacayne.com.) This woman has a huge voice, a great sense of humor and best overall ability to interact with the audience. She wrote great songs and kept me entertained and laughing. If you knew me, you’d know how hard it is to impress and entertain me. Jessica just signed a new publishing deal, which will hopefully get her songs out there more, but it’s her voice and big personality that should send her over the top. Keep you eyes on this one as well. - The Lowry Agency

Tag Archives: Jessica Cayne

June 15, 2011
Nashville Dinner Theatre CMA Fest Review
By David Lowry
Nashville Dinner Theatre CMA Fest Review

A couple of weeks ago I became the talent buyer for the Nashville Dinner Theatre and I had the “opportunity” to throw together a CMA Fest showcase with about four days to make it happen before the biggest Country Music festival in the world kicked off. Four days full of music from 2 pm to 2 am Thursday through Sunday. It was a whirlwind for sure and I faced just about every adversity you could think of during that time but we came out of it clean and ready to make great things happen.

I want to highlight some of the artists that I got to see at our venue during those four days and maybe talk about a couple disappointments so that maybe some other musicians trying to make it can take something away from it.


...the biggest surprise for me was Jessica Cayne (www.jessicacayne.com.) This woman has a huge voice, a great sense of humor and best overall ability to interact with the audience. She wrote great songs and kept me entertained and laughing. If you knew me, you’d know how hard it is to impress and entertain me. Jessica just signed a new publishing deal, which will hopefully get her songs out there more, but it’s her voice and big personality that should send her over the top. Keep you eyes on this one as well. - The Lowry Agency

Monday, July 26, 2010
ABC Television Network
PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT -
DATING IN THE DARK: 201 -- SEASON PREMIERE (8/9)

SEASON PREMIERE

SIX NEW SINGLES TRY TO FIND LOVE IN THE DARK
ON THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE OF "DATING IN THE DARK,"
MONDAY, AUGUST 9 ON ABC

"Episode 201" -- Back for its second season, "Dating in the Dark" is the unique reality series that asks the age-old question, "Is Love Blind?" In the premiere episode, three men -- nerdy Dave, sexy Storm and fat-phobic Joey - move into a house with three women - spunky Kym, bubbly Natasha and Country singing beauty Jessica - where they'll be totally sequestered from the opposite sex while given the opportunity to date in complete darkness. With looks taken out of the equation, these six singles will do whatever it takes in the darkroom to find their perfect match, on the season two premiere of "Dating in the Dark," MONDAY, AUGUST 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

After several days of dating each other in the darkroom, the participants will select the one member of the opposite sex that they want to see revealed in the light. Then, for the first time, they will see whom they've been dating, pursuing, kissing and forming bonds with. After they see each other in the light, they'll have to make the difficult decision... do they stay with the person they fell for in the dark or leave that person behind?

"Dating in the Dark" is hosted by Rossi Morreale.

"Dating in the Dark" is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol holding, along with Talpa Content, the format department of Dutch media entrepreneur John's de Mol's company. David Goldberg is the North America chairman of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Tom Shelly.

This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.
For more information on "Dating in the Dark," visit ABC.com.

ABC Media Relations: Makena Coscarelli (818) 460-5492, Makena.Coscarelli@abc.com
Photography and video available at www.abcmedianet.com. Photography request line (818) 460-6611.

About Jessica Cayne:

Recognized for her bold vocals, lyrics, and performances, Jessica is a singer/songwriter that has played 200+ shows a year since 2005. Taking a break from a packed show schedule, in 2009 she finished her first full length CD “Raising Cayne”, while writing all of the material for her next release, and hitting a few casting calls (“Dating the Dark”, ABC) along the way. Her latest project (in production) will have tunes co-written with hit songwriter, Amanda Williams (Garth Brooks, BEER RUN) and Ted Russell Kamp (Shooter Jennings Band). In addition to her own work, Jessica’s gutsy voice can be heard on emerging artist Gary Ray and the Heartwells new CD, “Livin’ the Dream”. She is a featured “local” on the Billy Block Radio Show in Nashville, has opened for and shared the stage with the Lo Cash Cowboys, Kenny Chesney, Buddy Jewell, Tonya Watts and Brantley Gilbert to name a few.

Her tour for her new CD “Raising Cayne” released June 10th will include shows at several of her favorite mud bogs and the premier acoustic venue, Eddie’s Attic. Go to www.jessicacayne.com for more information.

All media inquiries:

Amanda Smith
126 Group
615-438-0343
media@jessicacayne.com
jessicacaynemusic@gmail.com


- ABC Media Relations: Makena Coscarelli

Nashville’s CAYNE brings together the best of rock ‘n roll, soul, hip-hop, and gospel, becoming the face of Music City’s future.

Beyonce raised more than a few eyebrows, including Jack White on 2016’s “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” off of her legendary Lemonade album. After all, what does the Motor City madman have to do with the cutting edge of avant-garde hip-hop, from the likes of boots, Diplo, James Blake, and Kendrick Lamar? Taken in context, however, White’s crunchy, diesel-soaked garage rock makes total sense, making for one of Lemonade’s most striking moments, and bringing Queen Bey a whole slew of new indie fans.

Nashville’s Jessica Cayne performs a similar alchemy, but in reverse. As CAYNE, Jessica Cayne updates classic soul roots rock with a powerful, hip-hop/r&b low-end. Kick drums bang like an artillery section, while ponderous hand-claps bring the party vibes, undeniable and irresistible.

Despite being one of the Uniterd State’s biggest music capitals, Nashville isn’t as influential as it once was, outside of the Country Music Industry. Consider any season of The Voice when Blake Shelton is judging. There will be one or two Stetson-ed contenders amidst a bunch of Pop Idols and would-be rappers. Artists like CAYNE could help put Nashville back on the map, bringing its illustrious musical history and the incredible chops it produces to a larger audience.

Take a listen to 2016’s “In The Weeds,” co-written with Jon Buscema to get a sense of what Nashville might sound like, in 5 years. And remember, you heard it on We Are: The Guard first!

J. Simpson occupies the intersection between criticism, creativity, and academia. Based out of Portland, Or., he is the author of Forestpunk, an online journal/brand studying the traces of horror, supernatural, and the occult through music, fashion and culture. He plays in the dreamfolk band Meta-Pinnacle with his partner Lily H. Valentine, with whom he also co-founded Bitstar Productions, a visual arts collective focused on elevating Pop Culture to High Art. - WE ARE THE GUARD