Jessica Lea Mayfield is set to join the short list of smoky, alt-country crooners you recall on a first-name basis, like Lucinda, Jolie, and Gillian. Listen closely and you’ll even hear Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval in her voice, despite the fact that she herself doesn’t think so. The 19 year-old Kent, Ohio native is a little bit country and a little bit indie, so don’t be surprised to learn that she sports Doc Martens with a dress.

Her debut With Blasphemy So Heartfelt was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and she and her crack sidemen stopped into the Lounge prior to a local engagement, during which she talked with Mike about her parents’ wishes for her career choice, recording her own material after playing in her family’s band since age 8, and preparing for her first trip of any kind overseas.

Track Listing:
We’ve Never Lied
Kiss Me Again
- interview -
For Today
Bible Days

Jessica Lea Mayfield - Kiss Me Again (Live On WOXY.com)
Jessica Lea Mayfield - We’ve Never Lied (Live On WOXY.com)
Jessica Lea Mayfield - Bible Days (Live On WOXY.com)

Jessica Lea Mayfield - Live On WOXY.com (full session download)

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