SONGWRITER - RHYTHM GUITAR - SINGER - PERFORMER.

New Zealand born singer and songwriter Jan-Marie first started playing piano at the age of 5, then picked up the classical guitar at the age of 12.  Jan-Marie played guitar and keyboards live at school concerts giving her the confidence to pursue a music career once she left high school.

Continuing in her family's footsteps she was strongly influenced by her grandparents who both played guitar and sung in her early childhood and her father in her teens who jammed her first songs on the guitar with her.  Her father Max Davis would later appear on her first album release called "HOME" which was released in 2010.  Home is getting airplay all around the world with the strongest following in the US.

Experiencing many life experiences and travelling the world, Jan-Marie's shy and sweet voice developed into a soulful and sultry singer.  Jan-Marie jammed and performed in bands in New Zealand and then in Australia when she relocated here in 1995.

                 

Jan-Marie crosses many genres when performing both originals and cover songs.  Her musical style spans from funky folk rock, roots, reggae, blues, country rock and pop with hints of jazz, classical and ballads to soul and retro funk.

Jan-Marie released her first album called "HOME" in 2010 which was recorded at JBD Music Studios in the Gold Coast, Australia.  This album is a blend of funky folk rock, pop, ballads and a pinch of blues thrown in the mix.  Artists featured on this album were Bradley Noy on drums, percussion and keyboards; Alex Ibarra on lead guitar, Max Davis (Jan-Marie's Father) on rhythm and 12 string guitar and also showcases his blues harp on "I've got the jailhouse blues"; and Paul Wood on bass guitar. 



Jan-Marie's brand new album called "HIGHWAY IN THE SKY"  has just been released in January 2012.  The album showcases Jan-Marie's love of electronic dance music with a funky folk feel. Guest artist Bradley Noy features on this album on drums and percussion and Alex Ibarra on rhythm and bass guitar.  Jan-Marie composed this album on her own and plays many of the instruments herself on the album including guitar, keyboards, main vocals, backing vocals and bass guitar.  This album was created to give Jan-Marie the chance to be fully creative and share her love for cross-over music styles with everyone.



Jan-Marie is due to release her 3rd album in early 2012.  This album is currently being mastered in the studio and will be called "BACK 2 BACK".  Jan-Marie has guest artists on this album as well, featuring Frank Conditsis (Hollywood) who performs the lead and bass guitar and also backing vocals on the funky retro dsico track titled "I wanna thank you".  Frank and Jan-Marie worked on this album for a year and Frank has a great ability to put together chunky guitar riffs and memorable guitar licks. Jan-Marie's long time friend and band buddy Bradley Noy will also be peforming on drums and percussion.  Bradley also does backing vocals on a few tracks on the album. 



Jan-Marie's songs are about real themes in every day life and experiences we can all relate to.  Her songs help people to look deep inside themself and maybe find some of the answers they are seeking.  Jan-Marie has a strong faith and belief in spirituality and carries these themes into her soulful music and meaningful lyrics.