Jessi is Tired and Barry Hill are sharing the evening! Jessi is Tired sings “fun” songs about hard topics. Her lyrics are humorous and heavy. Her songs together tell a tale of what happens when you repress your emotions, and the different stages of learning to feel again. Going from musically masking to raging, Jessi explores different vibes and genres for different emotions. When not singing solo, she can be found with her band being very loud and taking up space on purpose. As a proudly Disabled artist, she challenges the narrative that she should be palatable, and only sing positive, uplifting songs to inspire people. Instead, she writes honest songs meant to shine a light on the societal barriers Disabled people face, the trauma it leads to, and the messy emotions that come with living in a world that actively ‘others’ and excludes you. Her ultimate goal is to improve accessibility in the local scene, and ampliify other Disabled artists. So come hang out, rage, cry, laugh, and maybe even learn something!
San Diego Troubadour Barry Hill has played a variety of musical styles over many years of performance, from folk, to Blues, to bluegrass, to rock. These days he concentrates on his original acoustic material. Focusing on songwriting and the songs of his heroes, he’s had a grand time learning a dozen John Prine songs, some Eagles, Hank Williams, Lyle Lovett and the like. He released an album of nine original songs in November 2023, and recently completed a short tour of England, playing eight nights in various pubs and other venues. His home is in San Diego, where he hosts a “Songwriters Circle” on the second Wednesday of each month at The Ould Sod.