San Diego native Alyssa Jacey is a professional dancer/choreographer turned one of today’s most talented and promising singer/songwriters. Her music career, which she now refers to as, “A fusion of folk rock, pop and soul,” began just a few short years ago in January of 2005, when she decided to record her first EP out of no where. Jacey had no vocal or songwriting training, “Just a couple decades of writing poetry as my favorite hobby.” Her self entitled EP, ‘Alyssa Jacey,’ opened doors for her first performances on stage as a singer at venues such as the San Diego County Fair, local coffee houses and bars. Surprised by the siege of compliments she got from friends and audience members, Alyssa began vocal lessons and went directly back into the studio to record, ‘Closed eyes… …open Heart,’ a 7-song LP that was released 3 months later, this time adding some acoustic tracks to her already pop/country style.

That October, Alyssa was forced to stop her vocal training because she lacked the funds to continue them. To lift her spirits and encourage her growth as a musician, she was given a classical guitar from world famous classical guitarist, as well as close family friend, Pepe Romero. He also gave Alyssa her first lesson and she has been self-taught ever since. In less than a year Jacey had performed at almost every acoustic venue in San Diego at least once, as well as celebrated her 100th gig in August of 2006, 7 months after ‘The Soul,’ EP was released, this time calling her genre, “pop/soul.” By the end of 2007, Alyssa had accomplished a lot; a live CD was put out in November (‘AJ Live!’), her music in constant rotation on multiple Internet radio stations throughout the US, European countries were purchasing her albums off her website, she had performances and interviews lined up on local TV stations and had gigged up and down the coast of CA and even out of state.

Currently she is in the studio recording her first full-length album while simultaneously recording a new 3-song Demo, both to be released later this year. You can catch Alyssa the last Saturday of each month at the new Twiggs in San Diego, called ‘Across the Street,’ as well as every other first Wednesday of the month at the Room 5 Lounge in LA.

Vocal comparisons: Jewel back when she released 'Pieces of You' in 1995, Sarah McLachlan, the female version of Jack Johnson and Sia Furler.

Topics: “I write about what ever moves me. It could be falling in love, heartbreak, the loss of life or friendship, someone else’s life or even something as simple as nature. A drive along the coast on beautiful day can be very inspiring for me so I always have a digital recorder in the car just in case, because that’s where most of my songs are written. Writing has been my passion since I can remember learning the alphabet and my family’s words have always rang in my ears…”You should DO something with your writing!” Now I finally am and I couldn’t be happier.”

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• YOU! The fans that are here for the love of my music and who give perpetual support. My friends for your constant encouragement! My dear family with your love and belief in me and the pursuit of my dreams! To you all, I will be forever thankful.
• I'd also love to thank my musically and artistically talented friends: Juice, Heather Rae, Sam, Troy Doney, Ernie Halter, Erick Macek, Jason Flemming and Happy Ron.
• And last but not least: Angie Carter, Robin Tarr, Catherine Tain, Daniel Hendrick, Pepe Romero, Listenlocalsandiego, Barfly Promotions, Mary Ann Douglas, Lonny Brooks, Poet Roni Girl, Ray Gmeiner (Virgin Records), Bob Leggett, Johnny Ciccolella and Daniel F. Scherl .

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