JACKIE SCOTT
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JACKIE SCOTT, singer, songwriter and producer, is a native of Virginia who received her training early singing in the baptist church. Music played an important part in the worship experience and after singing gospel for 20 years, she felt a call to the blues. Her first introduction to live blues took place at a Buddy Guy concert and was followed by seeing BB King live. After seeing phenomenal performances she was convinced singing the blues was what she wanted to do. Her quest to learn more about the blues lead her to the steamy windows of the windy city, Chicago. Jackie has opened up for and performed with the likes of BB King, Taj Mahal, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Keb Mo & Lyle Lovett and has been mentored by the legendary Eddie Shaw. · Won Baltimore Blues Society’s Battle of the Bands · Finalist in the annual IBC held in Memphis, TN. · Have performed at the Chicago Blues Festival/Chicago, Hot August Blues Fest/Maryland, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival/Iowa, Olde Town Blues Fest/Michigan, North Atlantic Blues Festival/Maine and many more · Part of the touring tribute to Koko Taylor · Nominated for best traditional blues album as producer · International Songwriter finalist in blues category · Voted 2012 & 2013 for Best Blues Band for Veer Magazine · Nominated in 3 categories for the Blues Blast Awards Ø Best Blues Song Ø Best New Artist Debut Release (Won) Ø Sean Costello Rising Star With enthusiastic performance reviews, she continues to perform, write and produce her way into the blues. With rave reviews for her cd projects, “How Much Woman Can You Stand” and “Going To The Westside” featuring Eddie Shaw. She produced Eddie Shaw & The 757 Allstars (Still Riding High) which was nominated for Best Blues Band in 2013 to promote the blues and honor her mentor. She was chosen to open the 2014 Hampton Jazz festival to re-introduce blues back into the lineup of this historical 53 yr. old festival. After completing her debut international tour in Brazil and a quick hop in Japan she got back on the road to zig zag across the country to spread her brand of blues. |