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"Beller has quite the musical resume and may just be the Gem City’s hardest-working musician, operating not just as a solo act but also as a member of popular local outfits like Jasper the Colossal, Duderus, and Sidekick Complex. Not to be outdone, Beller will be celebrating the release of Sad Sack, a new solo EP featuring cello and bass provided by Peter Mills, who will also join Beller on stage for this very special evening of music..." -Gary Spencer- Dayton City Paper (FULL ARTICLE) "Beller has been good for the city, and the city appears to have been good for her." -Jim Ingram- Dayton.com (FULL ARTICLE) "A tiny dynamo who sings, writes, drums, plays guitar and bass, organizes and promotes events, and “climbs on things I’m not supposed to climb on,” Beller is a seemingly omnipresent whirlwind of action on the local music scene..." -Belinda M. Paschal- Piqua Daily Call (FULL ARTICLE) "Her stellar voice has great pitch, a slightly breathy and plaintive tone, and also an underlying, quiet power. Paige showcases her lovely voice and indie/alt-country solo style with interesting rhythm guitar parts, strong song-writing, and a blended sense of personal style." -Kimberly Weiss- Dayton Music Connection (FULL ARTICLE) "Like many Daytonians, Nick Kizirnis and Henrique Couto are huge fans of Jasper the Colossal. In advance of the local, all-female punk rock band’s five-year anniversary show at Canal Street Tavern in Dayton on Friday, the prominent local music and arts figures shared their thoughts on the infectious music created by Paige Beller (vocals), Moriah Yux (guitar), Nicki Brooks (bass) and Sarah Kouse (drums)..." -Don Thrasher - Dayton Daily News (FULL ARTICLE) |
“'When she got in the studio and started singing, I was simply amazed. It’s hard to describe what it’s like to have songs that are just like words on paper and all of a sudden they jump out at you. We used her a lot, and she was always totally prepared.'" - Don Thrasher - Dayton Daily News (FULL ARTICLE)
"Within many musicians there lies of number of creative forces that may oppose one another in terms of stylistics. In an increasingly particular marketplace, many artists struggle to refine their muse in order to best cater to finicky genre boundaries in an attempt to find a modicum of success. Others embrace their multiple musical personalities." -Kyle Melton- Dayton City Paper (FULL ARTICLE) "With Jasper's unique style and energetic stage presence, their live sets are high energy, exciting, and fun." - Adam Rorh - Examiner.com (FULL ARTICLE) |