Captivating singer/songwriter and inspired music instructor, Jessica Benini is a fresh force on the Vancouver music scene.
Blending folk, roots, blues, pop and country, Jessica brings a unique energy to her performances, engaging the audience with her soulful and reflective melodies - and bringing the house down with her foot-stomping harmonica solos.
Jessica has moved to Vancouver & is teaching out of her house studio in East Van!
Artistic Director of Victoria Ukulele Festival 2017
Showcased at Songwriter Sessions at the Bitter End in NYC 2015
Featured at Broadway Sessions in NYC 2015 & 2011
Nominated for "Vocal Performance of the Year" at the 2014 Vancouver Island Music Awards
Nominated for "Best Live Act" at the 2012 Vancouver Island Music Awards
Top 3 at the Islands Folk Festival songwriting competition 2010
“Jessica Benini is a west coast gem captivating the audience with her energetic personality, soulful melodies, rhythmic guitar and spontaneous harmonica solos.”
“Songbirds come with different voices. Jessica Benini arrives with many. Perhaps she is most like a young Joni Mitchell, blended with some Carol King, but comparisons suffer; Jessica Benini has her very own style, her own voice, her own songs.”
“Jessica’s on stage energy sucks you in....and her beautiful voice leaves your hanging on her every word.”
Albums
No Regrets (2014) Available on Bandcamp
Express Yourself (2010) Available on iTunes