Jessica Lea Mayfield kicked off her summer tour at the Firebird on Tuesday night to a captivated crowd.

I consider myself an album guy, but this year it just didn't work out that way. Actually, it didn't work out that way last year either. My god, does the MP3 generation have its hooks in me, too?

On a night short on soliloquies from the stage, Jessica Lea Mayfield and her band let their mix of country rock music do the storytelling for them. The set mesmerized the Off Broadway audience with a mix of hauntingly gorgeous vocals and feedback-laden guitar wizardry.

Showcasing her slick ability to craft dark and stormy tunes, sung with a vocal richness that will haunt your ears for days, Jessica Lea Mayfield captivated the room within notes of the first number.

All photos by Nate Burrell. See more at my Flickr stream.

At times seductive and at times witty, Jessica Lea Mayfield's deep drawl never obscures the dark ache and heartbreak of her lyrics.

Jessica Lea Mayfield
Tell Me
Nonesuch

Jessica Lea Mayfield's sound is like a silk negligé: soft with an innocent facade yet sultry, seductive and maybe a little dangerous.

Jessica Lea Mayfield may only be 19, but she's an accomplished, confident songwriter and performer all the same. She brought her brooding lyrics and unbridled voice to Feel Like Going Home for an exclusive performance.