Recent Press / Reviews:
“with lush and lovely twangy Blues, Live from Memphis will satisfy your thirst for live performances” The Alternate Root Magazine - August 27, 2021
“real courage” Sam Shansky - DittyTV - August, 2021
“The burst of creativity unleashed when Jacobs lets loose her pipes is one of an explosive strength that runs back to eras of rock past and present. Think a mix of Melissa Etheridge, Beth Hart, and Wynonna Judd wrapped around snug vintage musicianship. A blend of roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul.” Glide Magazine July 9, 2021
“Jacobs' songs can be funny, poignant, irreverent, but always personal. Come enjoy her rootsy sound, powerful vocals, and charismatic stage swagger! She might not heal you, but you'll forget your problems for a few hours” Glen Starkey – New Times San Luis Obispo - July 15, 2021
“With her blend of roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul Pi Jacobs distinctively amplifies the concert experience on LIVE FROM MEMPHIS: it places eight original songs alongside the self-narrated personal stories that shaped them. Recorded with a full band, the project offers a sincere and sometimes funny look at her formative years, her family relationships, and even a few lessons she's learned along the way.” Top40 Charts - July 29, 2021
“heartfelt gritty vocals atop a melodic punch that tugs the listeners’ ears to their favorite twang recordings, Jacobs enthralls with that resourceful musical pull effect, enabling her live renditions to evolve immediately into that of true musical keepers.” - Digital Noise Magazine - August, 2021
“Hearing is believing” – Kevin Weagins, Anti-Music 9/7/21
To say it’s all mesmerizing is an understatement. Maybe that’s because Jacobs is immediately such a realistic presence, totally open with the way she shares her past. Add to that a songwriting gift like few other young artists have now, and it adds up to a dramatic trip across the country as the singer grows up right in front of the microphone.- Bill Bentley, Americana Highways 10/8/21
“(she’s) one of the most compelling creators in 21st Century American music. Live From Memphis is nothing but cool from end to end. Pi Jacobs is always a great listening experience and this new record is no exception. She is one of the most lyrically progressive and entertaining songwriters of this era and you really should be listening” Mike O’Cull – Rock and Blues Muse
"Jacobs moves in and out of her characters and protagonists with the ease and wisdom of greats like Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson, making a strong case that she belongs in their company.” -Rock and Blues Muse - https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2020/03/03/review-pi-jacobs-two-truths-and-a-lie/ https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com
“Divorce…whiskey…legal problems…cheaters…lies. I’m a pro at what not to do.” Whatever story comes next, it’s going to be a good one. ttps://twangville.com/33731/pi-jacobs-two-truths-and-a-lie/ Twangville
"Two Truths and a Lie hits you on many levels, not least with the Country Style story-telling, (and each song is a complete story) but the soulful way Pi Jacobs tells them can make you smile, think and fight back tears” Rocking Magpie
"Pi has a voice that really makes these tracks sizzle. She comes across sounding totally genuine and sincere” BabySue
“There's nothing here that doesn't impress at every turn. Hot. This'll do to you what Lucinda's white album did to you.” MIDWEST RECORD
"blues, rock and americana creating a sultry, feminine, outlaw kind of sound" AMERICAN SONGWRITER
“This is one of the coolest albums you or I will hear this year emotional truth dressed in great songwriting.” ***** Gonzookanagan
"This is a beautifully-crafted Americana album. With her lyrics, Jacobs creates vivid images on par with masters like Tom Waits. She makes you feel like you’re a part of the story that she tells”. Americana Highways
"bluesy, unforced vocals" Imperfect Fifth
““The marriage of Ramsey’s deep bluegrass roots and Pi’s “Americana bluesy rock thing,” is nothing short of powerful.””
““a true musician is one whose acoustic music is as good as their full band. In Jacobs’ case, it is definitely true. Her pure voice comes shining through with the simple acoustic background, revealing an artist that truly has something to say. “” - Robert Leggett
““The words of Pi Jacobs can be raw, and tough to hear, and though the telling and baring of a soul can be sensitive, Pi never plays the part of a victim. She is the main character as an observer, witnessing her life without judgments as she spins her experiences in songs.””
““Hi-Rise Ranch, is a masterpiece, this EP is packed with toe-tapping, high energy songs from start to finish. From the first notes the listener will be overwhelmed by the soulful, rootsy voice of Jacobs, the incredibly strong beat of the music, and the powerful lyrics. “ ” - Bob Leggett
— AXS.com
““where singer/songwriter sounds are headed in the near term. A wild ride. 5 out of 5.”” - Chris Spector
— Midwest Record
““Jacobs is known for her slick guitar playing and prowess as a multi-instrumentalist, but her singing is the most potent element of this collection of funky, tight, and driving roots rock.” - Geoff Geis, LARecord” - Geoff Gets
— LA Record
““Smoldering New Tunes: The EP packs a lot of atmosphere into its brief length, and the mood lingers long after the CD has stopped playing. Really good music can do that.” ParcBench”
— Parcbench
““Pi Jacobs is definitely a singer with class and her songs carry real weight and melody on their own.” - Andy Snipper, Blues Matters” - Andy Snipper
— Blues Matters
““absolute belters” - Ian Ambrose, Maverick Magazine” - Ian Ambrose
— Maverick Magazine