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Few vocalists create images and stir emotions merely with the sound of their voice, independent of the subject matter of the song. All the great ones do, and Jeannie does, too. Everybody needs a songbird in their lives. Try this one in yours. ~ Downtown Magazine, New York City
In an era when singer-songwriters are a dime a dozen we are constantly being bombarded with marginal talent. That's what so good about a sweet messenger like Ms. Gagné, whose voice may be favorably compared with Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega or Joni Mitchell at times. ~ Downtown Magazine
Jeannie Gagné's music is soulful, relevant, and beautiful. In Wide Open Heart, she explores a diverse range of topics from love to motherhood. The music manages to offer both delicious pop/folk goodness and a wholesome humanity to it all at once. ~ iTunes review
About halfway through listening to "Wide Open Heart," the first solo effort by Jeannie Gagné, you start to pick up the threads of a theme. The songs range widely in topic, from a shooting in the city to overcoming anger and loss to the joys of motherhood, but each is a slice of life recounted by a keen observer with a tender heart wide open to whatever life has to offer. ~New Bedford Standard Times
WOW!!! Thank you for bringing Jeannie Gagné to Corvallis (Oregon). What a
fabulous
performer and one of the finest evenings of music I have ever
experienced.
I loved the set which included some of my most favorite tunes. I
thought
her version of "Round Midnight" the best ever as well as her Carol
King
song and "That Was Me" were terriffic! She holds nothing back; is
totally
committed to the music . . .what fun it must have been for the trio
to
work with her . . .everytime I looked at them they were smiling in
what
must have been total satisfaction with the experience.
A great evening. Thank you. -George
She has a superb liturgical sense; it is a gift. UU [Unitarian Universalism], as we understand it together, incorporates a cultural diversity that is very challenging musically. So she's apt to have a Japanese hymn one week and spirituals another. ~ Rev. Tricia Tummino, Middleborough Unitarian/Universalist Society
Jeannie is one of the most talented and promising singer/songwriters I have the pleasure to know. Her knack for melody leaves you humming her tunes. The images in her lyrics pop out at you. Her exceptional ear for musical arrangement, especially percussive and vocal choices, enhances an overall sound that is distinctive, original and memorable. I have also seen Jeannie perform, and she is magnetic and powerful. ~ Bob Leone, The Songwriter's Hall of Fame
There are as many so-so female pop vocalists around as there are phone messages tacked on NACB's bulletin board, but the really moving voices are few and far between. Somewhere between the soft songspeak of Suzanne Vega and the sweet joyfulness of Amy Grant lies the enchanting voice of Jeannie Gagné. Her songs are by turns frenetic, fulfilling and just plain old style pop fun. ~ College Broadcaster, Choice Cuts
Every town has its share of celebrities, and ours may very well be the home of the next musical mega-star when Jeannie Gagné does, as she says, 'What I do best.' The work on her CD "Wide Open Heart" is similar to the work of Sarah McLachlan or Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies. The CD is a mix of affirmations about life, about love, and some good-natured giggles on life as a mom, and how that works in the life of the artist. ~ The Middleboro Gazette
The girl can sing. A Class Act. ~ Music Technology Magazine
What fans are saying about Jeannie's concerts:
Sometimes performers just "perform" and don't relate to the audience the way you do. How you encourage and involve your audience adds so much to your performance;it becomes a shared experience, lifts the spirit. "Music is the language of the soul" and you make a live performance truly alive. Loved the tone and quality of your voice on the ballads, enjoyed your versatility. Combined with excellent, talented musicians, I couldn't help but be awed by the gifts you have to share. It really gives me a feeling of joy to hear your music. This was a different concert than most. As an audience member I felt more connected to the act of making the music. I had goose bumps.
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