Voting is now open for The Augusta Chronicle ’s sixth annual Singer-Songwriter Contest, and this year, I’m on the ballot!

from their site

Over the next month, you can vote for your favorites. The three who receive the most votes will perform, along with three critic pick acts, at Singer-Songwriter Contest finals at Arts in the Heart of Augusta on Sept. 19. The winner receives $400 and a big box of CDs; second place receives $200; and third place receives $100.

Paper ballots must be cut out of the newspaper (no copying allowed) and mailed to Steven Uhles, 725 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901. Ballots must be received by 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5.

Vote at http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/080708/ent_468526.shtml

I’m not sure how their voting system is set up or if you can vote more than once. Doesn’t hurt to try, right? Use Resnooze to send yourself email reminders to vote every day. You can also use the “Email This” link below or the “Share on Facebook” link to invite other people to vote.

Thanks for your support!

- Jessica

Jessica King, Allison Foster, Josh Pierce, and Jacob Beltz

Metro, a Coffeehouse
June 26th
9 PM

Hope to see you there!

- Jessica

Back in February, I told you about Augusta’s local music awards show where I was nominee and a performer. Tonight I stumbled across my page on Lounge’s Local Band Guide, where I was surprised to find a video from the awards show! Thanks, Joe Mason!

Joe recorded my performance of “She Rests Her Head,” the first track off my album, Tequila Mockingbird. Some of you may remember “She Rests Her Head” as the song I performed at the finals for the Lilith Fair Talent Search where I was runner-up. It’s always been one of my favorite songs, so I was thrilled to find Joe’s video on Lounge.

Check out the video for “She Rests Her Head” on Lounge.com.

- Jessica

It’s been quite a while since I had a show that was low key and more about the music than the atmosphere. Don’t get me wrong, I love playing gigs like Joe’s Underground and 1102, but I wouldn’t consider those places to be great “listening” rooms. This Saturday, March 8th, I’m playing a show at Common Grounds Coffeehouse. This will be my first time at this venue, but from what I’ve heard it should be a great night. They serve coffee and wine (not sure about food) and I’ll also have some CDs available. Tickets are $8 at the door. If there’s something in particular you’d like to hear, leave a comment and tell me what I should definitely include in the set.

I hope to see you there!

- Jessica

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