Jordan Caress: guitars, bass, singing, keys, tambourine
Alex Caress: synth, singing
fognode: pedal steel, drums
James Digiloramo: keyboards
Live:
Joey Sanchez: drums
Alex Caress: keys, singing
Adam Bednarik: bass
Joe MacMahan: steel and guitar
Influences
the innocence mission, emmylou harris, patty griffin, ryan adams, wilco, sufjan stevens, gillian welch, the sundays, red house painters/sun kil moon, stars, cat power, rilo kiley, denison witmer, josh caress, ben gibbard, tegan and sara, azure ray, ida, low, mirah, the shins, bonnie raitt, bruce springsteen, tom waits, neil young, jackson browne, and on and on forever...
Jordan Caress doesn't really sound like anyone else, which is usually a good thing. Perhaps this is the result of being raised in a ridiculously musical family, or the fact that she listens to equal parts country and indie rock. She is a midwestern girl, despite her current location. This explains alot ... constant references to Michigan, dangerous levels of sentimentality and nostalgia, and, maybe most importantly, the kind of temperment that allows her to draw from heavy experiences with earnesty rather than cynicism. Drawing comparisons to everyone from Americana favorites Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch to the college radio friendly likes of Rilo Kiley, Aimee Mann, and Tegan and Sara, Jordan cannot be pegged in a genre. She was last heard fronting Boston based indie rock outfit, Scotch Rocks, who released a critically acclaimed album in 2006. Unhappy on the east coast, she packed her bags and sold all her stuff and made a scary move to Nashville, Tennessee where she has been lucky to meet a talented and welcoming community of musicians. Her debut solo EP, "real quiet" is now available. Contributors include Alex Caress, Brian Ritchey, and producer/drummer extraordinaire, Brian Siskind.
Recent praise for "Real Quiet":
"Considering singer-songwriter Jordan Caress moved to Nashville from Boston last year and producer Brian Siskind (Fognode) just left town for NYC, Nashville should be thankful the two had the chance to cross paths and record this beautifully hazy batch of spaced-out indie folk. Most of Real Quiet lives up to its name, as Caress' fragile pipes, reminiscent of Aimee Mann, are softly surrounded by robust synth drones, folky strums and subtle percussion, but country-tinged rocker "Evidence" is intriguing in its straight-shooting strength ... cross your fingers that Caress doesn't plan any future moves anytime soon." - Dave Paulson, The Tennessean
"If you met Jordan Caress on the street you would never imagine that the seemingly shy,
unassuming, plainly dressed Caress would hold inside her such power, depth and resonance radiating from her lungs. A recent Nashville transplant, Jordan Caress is a breath of fresh air in a musical climate that seems intent on cookie-cutter dullness and unabashed replication of 'the next big thing'. With 'Real Quiet', Jordan Caress delivers a collection of songs that evoke the power and passion of Chrissy Hynde and the upbeat melancholy of Gillian Welch. Her tight, abundant vocals go from Emmylou Harris subtlety to Joan Jett ferocity in the beat of a heart seemingly without the slightest effort. Sparse arrangements perfectly frame Caress’ delicate vocalizations making 'Real Quiet' a self-fulfilling prophesy that fits like a glove. If this is the tip of the iceberg, I can’t wait to get in under the water." F. Daniel Kent, Inside Out Nashville
You rock! I'll try to make it to the basement on the third! I have to leave that night for tour, but am going to do my best to push back my departure time!!!
Thanks for the add, Jordan. I love the different sound of your music. I really like "Real Quiet". And I love "The Same Mistake", it reminds me of a Fleetwood Mac song, I like it.
Jordan!!!! I'm so psyched you're coming. I had a conflict with your show on the 26th but I moved it. I can't wait to see you play and to sing with you. Sorry I've been out of touch, I had to take care of that conflict before I could write you back. you are great. I'll also see you at Session the night before.
i was looking around and saw where someone said you have a beautiful voice....i must say i agree....too beautiful actually. ;) i'll call ya later this week. hope you're well my dear friend brian
You know I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sophie B. and I always knew she was a tad crazy! I support Hillary...but I'm not sure if that video was amazing or a little creepy. Hmmm...
so.. i'm usually super critical when it comes to certain kinds of music.. but i mean.. really.. "evidence" is bad ass.
and whatelse is bad ass.... you and bitch @ the end. bitch is.... well.. my bitch. hope all is well... and again... you ever want a show in va. let me know. :) take care.
You have to promise to remember me when you become an internationally reknowned SUPERSTAR! Still got "Real Quiet" in the CD player - and I'm still amazed!
Glad you had a good show! I had planned to come but because of those storms I was in Franklin later than anticipated. I will make it to a show one of these days!
Hey Jordan, Your songs are amazing! I don't know if you remember me, but i'm pretty sure we played one of those "rising campfire star" or whatever shows together back at passim a few lifetimes or so ago. Have a great concert! and may the muse continue to smile upon you and give you wings. peace. Thomas (aka nick).
