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If You Leave Me
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Riverbed
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Rain

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City & State: Cranford NJ

Country: USA

Music Genre(s):: Singer/Songwriter Rock

Bio:: Jill Cagney does not bend the truth to be nice, get along with people or fit into society. In her music she writes about the things most of us would not say out loud; then she sings them in public. With songs about friends who always ask but never take advice, Facebook addiction, wanting to curse someone out, forgiveness, the sweetness of falling in love and the pain of losing a cell phone, Jill’s music speaks to our everyday struggles, draws us in and makes us say “me too!” Jill is based in New Jersey and credits growing up in the New York/New Jersey area with giving her what she calls her“lovingly sarcastic” view of the world. She began writing songs as a little girl; performing them for any audience she could find. She taught herself to play guitar as a young teen, sang in choirs all though her school years, and plays many different instruments including fife, French horn and piano. Jill majored in acting in undergraduate school and went on to get a masters degree in social work from NYU. Her live performances showcase her background. Jill tells the stories behind her songs as she goes; and ropes us in. The combination of her musicianship, stage presence and fascination with human nature set her apart. She is not afraid to poke fun at anything, including herself. Jill credits her influences as Tori Amos, The Pretenders, Liz Phair, U2 and Joni Mitchell. Jill released her first CD “Sometimes I Tell The Truth” produced by Jason Rubal (Dresden Dolls) in 2009. “Jill Cagney’s music has a feeling of edgy authenticity that could not and should not be overlooked”(Aldon Hynes, Orient Lodge Music Review 5/2010). Jill played throughout the NY/NJ/PA area, in support of her CD, as well as touring in Toronto and Tennessee. She returned to Seventh Wave Studio with Jason Rubal in the summer of 2010, and came out with her new CD “It’s All In How You See Things”to be released on 4/30/2011. Jill is currently planning her northeast tour for the CD. She never stops songwriting, as is working on her next collection of songs. Jill performed as a part of the WFMU Seven Second Delay during their record breaking 60 artists in 60 minutes show, opened for Pat Dinizio of The Smithereens and has showcased at multiple music conferences and festivals. “Perspective is everything, and a little sarcasm doesn’t hurt either” Jill Cagney Discography 2010 - "It's All In How You See Things" 10 song CD to be released on 4/30/11 2009 - "Sometimes I Tell The Truth" available through Itunes, CDBaby and Amazon Venues NYC - The National Underground, Googies Lounge, The Annex, UC Lounge, Bar East, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Bar 169, Alphabet Lounge NJ - The Crossroads, International Cafe, Rockin Joe's, Jersey Garden's Mall, Molly Maguires PA - The Appalachian Brewing Company, Cornerstone Coffeehouse, Coo's Lounge IND- Birdy's TN - Sapphire, The Art Market Gallery Toronto, CA - Slacks, The Village Vapor Lounge

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May News

Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

First of all...the CD Release for "It's All In How You See Things" was amazing! So many people turned out to support me, Jared McCloud and Salon Of Refuse....and I was just thrilled.

All I could think of as I performed was how much I loved performing for people and how grateful I was for the opportunity to do so. It was really such an amazing day!

Now the trick and challenge is to keep the momentum going. The day… Continue