User:Ataldaluizaa/Jacob Miller (American Musician)

Jacob Aaron Miller (born April 5, 1990 - Eden, Wisconsin) is an American musician, singer and songwriter based in Portland, Oregon. Primarily known for his work as a solo singer-songwriter, he also led swing/roots band, Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners (2012 - 2017) and was a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice. He has released one full-length album as a solo artist, in addition to two LPs and two EPs as bandleader of the Bridge City Crooners. Miller has been described as a “new force amongst progressive folk musicians”.

= Biography = Jacob Miller was born and raised in Eden, Wisconsin. He started singing in the local church choir, and began studying the guitar at the age of 12. During high school, Miller led several musical groups outside of school. After studying briefly at UWMilwaukee, he relocated to Portland, Oregon in 2009.

In 2011, Miller traveled the United States via the work-trade farming program, WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities for Organic Farmers). During his travels in North Carolina he was particularly drawn to the Appalachian music of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which he independently studied further.

= Career =

Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners
In 2012, Miller formed the ragtime/roots band, Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners in Portland, OR with various local musicians. The group released their first EP, ‘East Side Drag,’ in June of 2012, independently. Following their initial release, the group toured frequently  and were regular performers on the Pacific Northwest festival circuit.

Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners released 2 EPs, 2 full length albums  , and the single, “Changin’” ,before disbanding in 2017.

Jacob Miller - Solo
- Solo Beginnings and This New Home.

In 2017, Miller began to pursue his solo career as a singer/songwriter with the release of a 3 song folk pop EP titled, Lifted.

Following a solo tour of the US and Italy, Miller independently released his debut full length album, This New Home, on June 6th, 2019. The album’s first single, “Cut My Teeth”, was released on March 5, 2019 with an accompanying music video. A second single, “Take Me Home,” was released on May 16, 2019. The album was self-recorded and produced by Miller in Portland, OR. Solo West coast, Midwest and European tours followed the release of This New Home.

- NBC’s The Voice

In 2020, Miller auditioned for the television program, NBC’s The Voice. For his Blind Audition, he performed Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’” and earned a three chair turn (Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson), advancing him further on the show to join Nick Jonas’ team. Coaches took note of Miller’s tone, precise pitch and originality throughout his involvement.

During the show’s airing Miller worked with Nick Jonas and Season 18’s “Mega Mentor,” James Taylor, before his eventual elimination in the Knockout Round.

- "Quarantine" Singles

On May 15, 2020, Miller released a two single collection titled, “Quarantine”. The release included the songs “Get Your Love” and the ballad, “Dancing Shadows”. Both songs were written, recorded, and produced remotely during shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 virus.

= Discography =

Solo

 * Quarantine - Singles (2020)
 * This New Home (2019)
 * Lifted EP (2019)

With Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners

 * Changin’ - Single (2017)
 * Pacific Ragtime (2016)
 * A Love Like This - EP(2014)
 * Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners (2013)
 * East Side Drag - EP (2012)

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