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Little Label Records, DBA# |
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Biography: press kit |
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Heard first in the Northeast, Jack Du Mez's mix of original acoustic rock and driving new folk music has earned him rapport with fans across the northern United States. Du Mez has performed in notable venues including the historic Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs, New York—early home to Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Don McClean. After playing the open mic at Lena's, Du Mez was invited to open for Compass Records® recording artist Pierce Pettis (who wrote Garth Brooks' top ten hit "You Move Me"). As Lena's house manager Sarah Craig said, "We rarely present opening acts . . . but Jack stood out in the crowd in a big way." Du Mez's impressive performance prompted Lena's to offer him his own show and invite him to perform as a "rising star" for their Homecoming Weekend. Subsequently, Du Mez has been invited to play in regional concerts, private parties, schools, and coffee houses across the northeastern United States and in Canada. Du Mez's sound is as varied as it is entertaining. His dynamic tenor voice creates soaring, textured melodies woven from influences such as early U2 and R.E.M., and also supports rich, gentle tones reminiscent of James Taylor and John Mayer. Toronto-based recording artist Ember Swift noted, "His voice stops you in your tracks." His intuitive rhythm guitar work is equally engaging, ranging from straight rock to traditional folk finger-picking, and his mix of digitally effected riffs and crisp acoustic melodies create shows both lively and intimate. Du Mez composes songs which are lyric-based, intelligent, and hopeful, reflecting his debt to songwriters such as Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen, Rich Mullins and Keith Green. Du Mez's stage presence is at once disarming and inviting, stemming from his confidence in his music and his message. Adding old favorites to his repertoire of original, energetic music, Du Mez's shows can range from probing spiritual reflection to lively acoustic rock, suitable for an intimate coffee house or an energetic youth assembly. Like many independent artists, Du Mez has begun to develop a niche audience who wait for repeat performances and spread their enthusiasm through word of mouth and underground connections. He has already made a name for himself at America's oldest running coffee house, and is earning a reputation as a prophetic young voice in modern folk music. |
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Last Updated 10/7/2008 |
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