Jill Cagney does not bend the truth to be nice, get along with people or fit into society. In her music she writes about the things most of us would not say out loud; then she sings them in public. With songs about friends who always ask but never take advice, Facebook addiction, wanting to curse someone out, forgiveness, the sweetness of falling in love and the pain of losing a cell phone, Jill’s music speaks to our everyday struggles, draws us in and makes us say “me too!” Jill is based in New Jersey and credits growing up in the New York/New Jersey area with giving her what she calls her “lovingly sarcastic” view of the world. Jill tells the stories behind her songs as she goes; and ropes us in. The combination of her musicianship, stage presence and fascination with human nature set her apart. She is not afraid to poke fun at anything, including herself. Jill credits her influences as Tori Amos, The Pretenders, Liz Phair, U2 and Joni Mitchell. Jill released her first CD “Sometimes I Tell The Truth” produced by Jason Rubal (Dresden Dolls) in 2009. “Jill Cagney’s music has a feeling of edgy authenticity that could not and should not be overlooked”(Aldon Hynes, Orient Lodge Music Review 5/2010). Jill played throughout the NY/NJ/PA area, in support of her CD, as well in Toronto and Tennessee. She returned to Seventh Wave Studio with Jason Rubal in the summer of 2010, and came out with her CD “It’s All In How You See Things”, released on 4/30/2011, followed by a summer tour. She has just finished a tour that included gigs in Collingswood NJ, Philadelphia PA, Asheville NC, Knoxville TN, Memphis TN and Indianapolis IN. Jill is focusing on the release of her new EP called "Nerves Of Steel" on 10/20/2012. She will be using the release as a benefit to raise money for a friend's son who is battling cancer. Jill has opened for Pat Dinizio of The Smithereens at The Crossroads in NJ, Peter Karp and Sue Foley at The Stanhope House in NJ, and performed as a part of the WFMU Seven Second Delay during their record breaking 60 artists in 60 minutes show. She has showcased at multiple music conferences and festivals. “Perspective is everything, and a little sarcasm doesn’t hurt either” Jill Cagney Discography 2011- "It's All In How You See Things" released on 4/30/11, available through Itunes, CDBaby and Amazon 2009 - "Sometimes I Tell The Truth" available through Itunes, CDBaby and Amazon Venues NYC - The National Underground, Googies Lounge, The Annex, UC Lounge, Bar East, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Bar 169, Alphabet Lounge NJ - The Crossroads, The Stanhope House, The Record Collector, International Cafe, Rockin Joe's, Jersey Garden's Mall, Molly Maguires PA - The Legendary Dobbs, The Grape Room, The Appalachian Brewing Company, Cornerstone Coffeehouse IN - Birdy's VT - Nectars NC - Creatures Cafe TN - The Buccaneer, Sapphire, The Art Market Gallery Toronto, CA - Slacks, The Village Vapor Lounge Radio Play: BlackSkyRadio.com WIUX, Bloomington, IN WBZC, Burlington,NJ WASU, Boone,, NC WCFM, Williamstown, MA WCUR, West Chester, PA WARY, Valhalla, NY WBMB, New York, NY WCCS, Norton, MARadio Play: WMBR Cambridge, MA WCNI, New London, CT WRRG, River Grove, IL WLUW, Chicago, IL WBCR, Brooklyn, NY WSCW, Worcester, MA WDVX, Knoxville, TN KDHX, St. Louis, MO KGLT, Bozeman, MT KRVS, Lafayette, LA HomegrownRadioNJ.com, Radio DePaul, Chicago IL (DePaul Univ.) Women'sRadioChannel www.indie104.com Radio Crystal Blue Franktoddradio.com http://mvyradio.com/local_musicafe/ Rockin' Moms.com TV performance/interview Comcast Channel 28 on The Tim Qualls Show