biography
Jessica Rave - Singer
Jessica grew up in a small town in Franklin County, PA. However, that never stopped her from having big dreams! She has been singing in the tri-state area for 15+ years, entertaining at fairs and carnivals, and even once on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for Don Reed Productions at the age of 10! (an experience never forgotten!)
She is also an accomplished classical pianist, after having been a student of the Suzuki Piano Method since the age of 3. Her mentor, Susan Matson, guided her from the beginning to the end, which culminated with a final public recital that ended with George Gershwin's Prelude II.
In college Jessica had the honor of being picked for the Madrigal Choir as a freshman, which then afforded her the experience of singing in several different cities in Italy with the small group.
She has competed in several vocal competitions, such as American Idol, Nashville Star, and most recently the Colgate Country Showdown. Even though no national fame has come of it, each new opportunity has been an excellent learning experience.
Country and rock music have always been a huge influence in Jessica's life, but she is not limited to any one genre! She has been a featured soloist several times for The Cumberland Valley Sampler Series, performing songs by Little Eva, Bread, and Disney's Pocahontas.
Mostly, Jessica "performs" karaoke at local bars and clubs, singing songs by artists such as Big and Rich, Sugarland, Gretchen Wilson, Jimmy Eat World, Cowboy Crush, Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, and occasion, she'll bring down the house with her version of "All That Jazz" from broadway's Chicago.
