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About Me


Music is a calling. As a classically trained pianist with a lifelong passion for piano/synth dominated music, singer/songwriter Eské answers the call of her muse with her first three-song demo of original material. Expertly produced by Gordon Grody and backed by a studio band of seasoned professional musicians, Eské’s songs of love and hope are like vital breaths of fresh air in a music world drowning in the vapid, tired and clichéd.

Eské, whose background is South Asian, was raised in the suburbs of Long Island, New York. She started playing piano at the age of eight, encouraged by her father. “I was classically trained in both the violin and piano. The Piano is the one instrument that really stood out to me.” Also inspired by the music of classic composers such as Mozart and Chopin, Eské studied with private teachers until the age of eighteen.

Another distinguishing feature of Eské as an artist is her rich vocals which are rich and sultry. “I have been compared stylistically to Suzanne Vega, but it is interesting that vocally a lot of people say they can’t think of anyone I sound like.”

On graduating from high school she attended NYU as a film major. After earning her degree, she was once again drawn to her calling. “I became friends with a lot of musicians, and they inspired me to get back into music,” she recalls.

As a further sign that Eské was on the right path, a friend on the musical theater circuit introduced her to vocal coach, Gordon Grody, also a producer and backing singer. The introduction to Grody proved to be pivotal. Upon agreeing to work with the young artist, Eské exclaimed, “ I gained so much confidence. He encouraged me to flesh out the songs I was working on and to keep writing.”

While Eské takes credit for the majority of the songwriting, she expresses deep gratitude to Grody with the arrangements. “Gordon took the simple melodies I composed on the piano that have an arc and real meaning. I love the way all the instruments are placed and how he made the songs come to life”.

Gordon has equally high praise for the singer. “Eské’s music emanates from her heart and soul,” says the producer. “Unlike many others, Eské is not trying to fit into any particular mold. The minute I heard her music and voice, I knew she was quite unique, at the same time, very accessible to a very wide listening public. I couldn’t wait to get her into the studio.”

Performing live is something Eské is actively pursuing. As a strong vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose also a gifted songwriter and storyteller, Eské distinguishes herself from many pop singers working in the genre. Eské’s decisive artistic vision, with her talent and personal charisma, make success seem inevitable.

For booking and any other inquires, please contact Eské here: [email protected]


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Member Since: 4/27/2007
Band Website: In the works ;)
Band Members: Eské – piano/vocals
Nick Bacon – guitar
Jay Barclay – guitar
James Cruz – bass
Marc Slutsky – drums

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Influences: Coldplay, Radiohead, Blur, Oasis, Travis, The Verve, The Beatles, Elton John, Madonna, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Cyndi Lauper, Jewel, Alanis Morisette, Mozart , Chopin, Fionna Apple, Shakira, Nelly Furtado



Sounds Like: Contemporary-piano driven pop music.
Record Label: Working on that
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Wed 6/25 @ The Cutting Room

Hi Everyone,I'm very excited to announce that I will be playing a show with my full band at the Cutting Room on June 25th with special guest Clara Lofaro. The night will be hosted by Robert Funaro...
Posted by eské on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:31:00 PST

An Update

Hello My Dear Friends,I"ve been feeling really good, happy that it's almost summer.Just wanted to let you guys know what's been going on with me these past few months. Many of you may know, that I've ...
Posted by eské on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:04:00 PST

SXSW

Hello Dear Friends, SXSW kicks off tonight! It's a pretty amazing festival for music and film that takes place every year in Austin, TX.This year in particular is very exciting for me because my song,...
Posted by eské on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:31:00 PST

In The Studio

Hello Friends,Thanks again to everyone who came to my show last week at the Sullivan Hall in NYC. We had a great show! I'll be taking a little break from playing live till the spring. Starting this we...
Posted by eské on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:50:00 PST

Resolution ’08

Hello My Dear FriendsHappy New Year! Hope everyone had a safe and joyous time last night! This year, I opted to spend my new years low key, a relaxing evening at home working on new tunes. One of my r...
Posted by eské on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:30:00 PST

Check out this event: My First Show at the Annex 9/30

Hosted By: eské When: Sunday Sep 30, 2007 at 8:00 PMWhere: The Annex152 Orchard StreetNew York, NY 10002United StatesDescription:eské Click Here To View Event...
Posted by eské on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:47:00 PST

My First Shows!

Hey Everyone,Summer is almost over but my very first shows are coming up this fall. I just posted them on my page. I'm super exicted to be playing with my current band. The past few months I've been w...
Posted by eské on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:47:00 PST

First blogg!!!!

Hi All - tonite I finally decided to put up my site! I started this musical journey about a year and a half ago, writing, recording and working with my band. If you are reading this, then you've had a...
Posted by eské on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:47:00 PST