“Toronto singer Jessica Speziale (above right) is kicking off her three-week southern Ontario tour at the Naughty Nadz Bar & Restaurant tonight at 9 p.m. She has invited Mississauga singer/songwriters Iman Wain (top left) and Selyne Maia to share the stage with her.”

Read the whole article here:

http://www.mississauga.com/what’s%20on/article/1362010—singer-kicks-off-three-week-tour-at-naughty-nadz-bar-restaurant

So excited!!  Huge thanks to Julia Le!

Spring Tour starts TOMORROW!!!!  And packing ensues…

Hey guys!

What is happening?  T-minus 3 SLEEPS until tourtime!!!

I’m sending press releases and posters like a machine, and facebook events for shows are popping up!  Also getting my camera charged and my schedule and maps together.  HOLY MACKEREL!

This is happening.

May 25th - Naughty Nadz, Mississauga - https://www.facebook.com/events/453370994679542/

May 29th - The eBar, Guelph - https://www.facebook.com/events/353141021408279/

May 30th - Artword Artbar, Hamilton - https://www.facebook.com/events/292176797543943/

June 2nd - Griffin Gastropub, Bracebridge - https://www.facebook.com/events/394959420543057/

June 8th - Avant Guarde Bar, Ottawa - https://www.facebook.com/events/277404529022695/

June 10th - Windfall Eco Festival, Newmarket -https://www.facebook.com/events/309269785819532/

June 22nd - Cameron House, Toronto - https://www.facebook.com/events/314567275276589/

Best birthday party ever!

Luckily, this is not how I’ll be getting from city to city!  haha  Rental car is BOOKED.

What’s up, guys?

T-minus 18 DAYS!

SO pumped!!!  Not only am I pumped to spend 3 consecutive weeks focusing exclusively on music, but I’m really excited by all of the work that’s gone into it thus far and the strides that have been (slowly and still are being) made to get to the three-consecutive-weeks-of-music part.

Booking a tour is crazy!!!  I’ve met so many great people and there’s so much excitement surrounding it all that I am pumped!  Yet stressed.  haha  It’s been difficult getting people who don’t know who I am to book me!  And I super appreciate everyone that has taken the leap so far! 

There are now 3 days left to get tour merch in advance!!!  And my crowdfunding campaign is at an amazing $425!  That’s SUCH a huge help guys!!!  And I hope everyone who has contributed is diggin’ the advanced merch and will love being on the guestlist! 

To buy advanced merch, click here: http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6681-going-on-my-first-tour-southern-on-roadtrip !!!  You’ll definitely want to recieve the daily tour vlog (only a $10 sponsorship!)

So far, I’ve booked

Mississauga @ Naughty Nadz - May 25th
Hamilton @ Artword Artbar - May 30th
Bracebridge @ The Griffin Gastropub - June 2nd
Ottawa @ The Avant Garde Bar - June 8th
Newmarket @ The Windfall Eco Festival - June 10th
Toronto @ The Cameron House - June 22nd

And more to come!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Speziale 416.428.2041
jessicaspeziale@live.ca

Jessica Speziale Announces First Southern Ontario Tour

The up-and-coming singer/songwriter is bringing her soul-infused pop/rock to cities from Ottawa to Windsor to support the release of her debut EP, Dear Reverie.  Tour stops include Hamilton,Ottawa, and Toronto.

Sultry, rich and fresh are a few words that fans, reviewers and media have used to describe this Toronto musician’s powerhouse voice.  A musical force to be reckoned with, Jessica Speziale will be bringing her version of acoustic pop/rock with the intent of Serena Ryder and the soul of Alicia Keys to cities across Southern Ontario  between May 25^th to June 22^nd 2012.

Hot on the tail of the release of her debut EP, Dear Reverie, Jessica is embarking on a 3-week Southern Ontario tour for the first time. 

Jessica Speziale was 8 months old when she went on her first tour: a trip to Las Vegas with her dad’s band, Backstreet.  “Music’s always been a big part of life in my house,” she says.  But while studying for a degree in business, she nearly gave it all up.  It took a break-up and a close friend’s stint in rehab to bring her back to music.  “I picked up the guitar, and 2 hours later I’d written two songs!  I really see music as a calling rather than a choice after that experience.”

Jessica started writing music at 10 years old while sitting around the kitchen table with her father and his acoustic guitar.  Now, she has a growing catalogue of predominantly pop/rock songs.  Picking up the guitar and saxophone throughout school, Jessica performed with multiple bands and choirs.  She participated in several school musicals, one of which featured two of her original songs.

Since 2010, Jessica has been performing around Southern Ontario both acoustically and with her 4-piece band in venues ranging from the Windfall Eco Festival on an outdoor stage in Newmarket to the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.

Recently, Jessica won second place in two local Battle of the Bands and her song Turn Me On was song of the Month for May and came in as song #3 in the Song of the Year countdown on Centennial College Radio show, The Original Soundtrack.

Jessica Speziale Spring Road Trip Dates:

May 25 – Mississauga
May 30 – Hamilton
June 2 - Bracebridge
June 8 - Ottawa
June 22 – Toronto

More to be confirmed!  Visit www.jessicaspeziale.com for up-to-date listings.

468 Queen Street East, P.O. Box 28
Toronto, ON  M5A 1T7
Website: www.jessicaspeziale.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicaspezialemusic
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/jessicaspeziale
Myspace: www.myspace.com/jessicaspeziale
Twitter: www.twitter.com/spezzie
EPK: www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=329968
Online Store: www.jessicaspeziale.com/store
Dear Reverie on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/dear-reverie-ep/id483294418

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That’s right!!  Advanced tour merch is here!!  And the sales are going directly into helping me get to your city (provided that it’s somewhere between Ottawa and Windsor in Southern Ontario ;) ) on tour!!  Check it out here:

http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6681-going-on-my-first-tour-southern-on-roadtrip

Items include:

$1 - with any sponsorship over a dollar, I’ll make a personal shoutout to you on twitter!  (I’m @Spezzie)

$10 - get all-access to the exclusive tour video blog online plus a mention on twitter

$25 - get on the guestlist for your tour date of choice and get a copy of my EP, Dear Reverie!  Dates are TBA, but I’ll be hitting the road from London to Ottawa!  Plus, I’ll mention you on twitter and you get access to the tour vlog.

$25 - 1 song performed live over Skype!  Select any song from my catalogue, and we’ll find a time to meet up :)  (plus, a twitter mention and access to the tour vlog)

$50 – The Ultimate Southern Ontario Roadtrip Experience Package!  Get a limited edition tour t-shirt and guestlist to the tour date of your choice!  Plus a copy of Dear Reverie, a twitter mention and access to the tour vlog ;)

$75 - receive personalized postcards from me from each stop on tour!  Plus a twitter mention and access to the vlog.

And lots more!!!  (including house concerts!)  Visit http://www.rockethub.com/projects/6681-going-on-my-first-tour-southern-on-roadtrip to see the full list and get your advanced, limited edition merch!

- J

Check it out!!!  My 4-piece band and I got a write-up in Life With More Cowbell!!  Thanks so much for the incredible words <3

http://lifewithmorecowbell.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/jessica-speziales-sultry-blues-sounds-horseshoe-tavern-gig/#comment-589

- Jess