Jackie Venson

"Venson, a Berklee College of Music graduate, channels the soulful sounds of Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse in her tunes. She also has an impressive set of skills under her belt..." - Guitar World Magazine

"Austin’s got no shortage of indie blues musicians whose music sounds great from a coffeehouse stage, but it only has a few who can put together the total package of eclectic, soulful jams and a stridently powerful voice the way that Jackie Venson can." - Texas Monthly

With a gorgeous singing voice, a guitar style that is both dynamic and technically precise, and music that blends genres, she is one to watch out for. - She Shreds

Between the incandescence of her fierce nature and the technical proficiency of her fretwork, Venson is poised to show people how this kind of hybrid musical cacophony can move and influence without resorting to overt sentimentality or emotional manipulation. It's the sound of one woman pushing back against a rising tide of assumptions and musical stereotypes, and creating wonder from her own experiences. - Nooga.com

"What is even more remarkable about Venson, who has considerable skill and a knack for combining modern influences with old-school blues, is that she has only been playing the blues and guitar for around five years." - El Paso Times

"…Venson presents a classic sound that’s not easy to come by these days. And she makes it seem easy.” - Texas Lifestyle Magazine

"The live record offers a raw follow-up to her 2015 studio full-length, The Light in Me and shows Vensons’s tenacity at the blues with a precision cut tone and heartfelt delivery that rivals few today." - Glide Magazine

"With an astonishing mix of raw soul, superb musicianship and laid back grace it was easy to believe that we were participating in the origin story of Austin’s next great export -- a Gary Clark Jr. level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while simultaneously entrancing with her gorgeous smoky voice." - Austin American-Statesman

“Venson is no dilettante, wannabe performer, however a real staple of what a musician can achieve when they put in their 10, 000 hours for both musical schooling, and late night pub sessions for practical honing” - BestFan

“...there are many other musicians out there who have toiled for decades and still don’t have half the musical smarts of this 25 year old guitarist.” - Australian Musician

"Sounding as if Meshell Ndegeocello and Ledisi met for drinks while catching Alice Smith live during one feisty girls night out, Venson brings that kind of raw energy, class and rhythm to her music as she keeps on a steady quest to remodel blues for a new generation." - SoulBounce

“I have no idea how Venson has escaped widespread attention for this long, but if you’re the type of person who derives satisfaction from being able to say “I heard it first,” let everyone else’s loss be your gain, and jump on her bandwagon now. With songs this solid, production that knows enough to stand back and let the music breathe, and an effervescent joy that beams through every note she sings...” - PopDose

“Austin homegrown Jackie Venson makes blues music for a new generation, sweet-husky vocals intermingling with improvised and complex steel-stringed jams, perfect for live shows, whether in clubs made cozy with warm light or while cocooning crowds at stadiums.” - Soulciti

“Some people just have a little too much talent and, on the evidence of The Light In Me, Austin-native Jackie Venson certainly appears to be one of them.” - Blues Blast Magazine

“Venson kills it with her crystal-clear vocal delivery, insane musicality ...that will leave you begging for more.” - Joonbug

“Seamlessy moving through every genre from Blues and Jazz to R&B and Reggae, Jackie's music has something for every ear.” - Crayon Beats

“...her music is soulful, bluesy and straight from the heart. She is another reminder that Texas is such a music talent hub...” - BandMark

“Jackie’s music radiates soul and energy, making for an inherently fun listening experience.” - Gadfly

“...Jackie Venson impresses listeners young and old with her heartfelt lyrics and musical mastery.” - DOA

“Jackie’s voice has a cool old school vibe with a modern twist that will hypnotize any and all who hit the play button on any one of her singles.” - Hype Hits

“Soul-blues-rocker Jackie Venson... sounds like she must have been wailing on the guitar all her life. Actually, she didn't pick up the instrument until four years ago...” - Mercury News

“It's hard to say which caught my attention first: Jackie Venson's guitar playing or her gorgeous voice. But at the end of the day, it's Venson's songwriting chops that take the prize.” - Adobe and Teardrops

With heartfelt songs written and performed with such sincerity, Jackie performs with style and grace. - Guitar Girl Magazine

"That voice is as clear as diamond and as dangerous as glass." - Raw Ramp Magazine

"Jackie Venson is a whole package of talent, passion, and hard work.” - Sounds So Beautiful

"Damn, can this girl play the blues! She makes her guitar talk and burn and ache and rock, so I feel it to my core. Oh, and she has a beautiful voice, as well." - Soundwaves Review

"...you will see a deeply passionate singer and guitar player who truly feels every word she sings and every note she plays." -

"Texas-based Jackie Venson is a Berklee College of music classical music graduate who took up blues rock guitar and blows the roof off every venue she plays in US or Europe." - The Aquarius View

"Local guitarist Jackie Venson has become a staple in the Austin music scene for her expressive voice and incredible guitar playing for a few years now." - Austin.com