Jessi's in Indie Sounds NY

Indie Sounds NY focuses on independent musicians in the NYC area. I was recently asked to answer "Five Vital Questions" in Issue 24, July 2007.

Here are my answers:


"Five Vital Questions for... Jessi Robertson"

Indie Sounds: Do you tell lies?
Jessi Robertson: Only when necessary to protect someone's fragile ego. Also, if you are lame.


IS: Who would be in your dream band?
Jessi: Definitely all the guys from Seems So Bright ... if only I could get rid of their singer. Damn you, Michael Simone!


IS: Your favorite stimulant?
Jessi: Whiskey, hands down. Diet Coke is a close second. Or mix them together! Yum!


IS: How do you make a million dollars playing folk music?
Jessi: Probably a combination of folk music and whoring.


IS: Your candidate for the next president?
Jessi: Steve Jobs. I bet the guy that came up with iPods can make the U.S. cool again.

Catch Jessi performing solo or with her band Asher, are you drawing pretty things?
Jessi continues to take an active part in the Local Correspondents collective.


Web: www.asherareyou.com
MySpace: asherareyou


Questions: Mistress Tessa Perry,
www.tessaperry.com


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Transcript: Indie Insider

This is a transcript from the story "Indie Insider" that originally appeared in Indie Sounds NY, Issue 10.

Local Correspondents

Since its inception 18 months ago, Local Correspondents has grown as an organizer of open mics and music showcases at venues across the city.

Nowadays, a group of four is responsible for the collective's activities, including musicians Jessi Robertson, Tanya Buziak and Greg Touhey, plus bar owner Larry Hyland. Between them, they manage recruitment of artists for the showcases, booking of venues, promotion and showcase management.

Much of the group's activities are centered on Brooklyn's Bar 4 (where Buziak founded the open mic night in June 2004) and Matchless. Open mics are held every week at both venues, with several other music showcases each month.

The group has already begun to play other venues, including Southpaw in Brooklyn and
Rockwood Music Hall in the LES. It also encourages creative people from other fields to participate in events, including photographers to provide a visual record for later viewing on their website, and video art creators. Find out more about the group at www.localcorrespondents.com.