Jennie Vee Explained

Jennie Vee
Birth Name:	Jennifer Carol MacIsaac
Birth Date:	20 January 1983 ^[1]
Birth Place:	Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:	1997–present
Current Member Of:	Eagles of Death Metal (touring member)
Spouse:	^[2]

Jennifer MacIsaac (born January 20, 1983), better known by her stage name Jennie Vee, is a Canadian musician and songwriter. She has released one studio album and two EPs as a solo artist, and is currently the live bassist for rock band Eagles of Death Metal and bassist for Midnight Cowgirls. Vee has previously been a member of the bands Tuuli and Palaye Royale, in addition to touring with Courtney Love and Tamaryn.

Career

Vee has described herself as a goth girl growing up in Ontario, Canada and cited The Cure, U2, Echo & the Bunnymen and New Order as major musical influences.^{[3] [4]} During her teens, she left high school and relocated to England to pursue a musical career.^{[5] [6]} Vee returned to Canada in her late teens and formed the Toronto-based band Tuuli in 1997.^[7] The band released their debut album in 2002 and had songs featured on Comedy Central and .^{[8] [9]} Following Tuuli's disbandment, Vee moved to Nashville.

In 2014, Vee relocated to New York City and released her debut solo EP, Die Alone. She was subsequently recruited by Courtney Love to play bass on her Endless Summer tour with Lana Del Rey in 2015. Vee's debut studio album, Spying, was released that same year.^[10] In 2017, she released her second solo EP, Suffer, and joined Eagles of Death Metal as a touring bassist.^[11] In June 2018, Vee sat in with the 8G Band on Late Night with Seth Meyers for a week.^[12] Vee was a member of the rock band Palaye Royale from 2021 to 2022.^[13]

In 2024, Vee joined with Kandle Osborne, Leah Bluestein, and Rex Elle to form the Midnight Cowgirls.

Personal life

Vee currently resides in Los Angeles, California.^[14] She is married to Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom.^[15]

Discography

Solo

Studio albums

• Spying (2015)

Studio EPs

• Die Alone (2014)
• Suffer (2017)

With Tuuli

Studio albums

• Here We Go (2002)

Studio EPs

• Hotrods And Honeysuckle (1999)
• Rockstar Potential (2000)

• EODM Presents Boots Electric Performing the Best Songs We Never Wrote (2019)

Singles

• Giddy Up (2024)

Other appearances

• Deap Vally – Marriage (2021)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phull . Hardeep . 2015-07-18 . This rising star is the new Courtney Love . 2024-03-28 . New York Post . en-US.
2. News: Phantom . Slim Jim . SLIM JIM PHANTOM . 2024-03-29.
3. Web site: Helms . William Ruben . 2015-06-18 . Interview: A Q&A with Jennie Vee . 2024-03-28 . The Joy of Violent Movement . en-US.
4. News: Mandell . Ryan . December 10, 2015 . Interview: Jennie Vee . April 26, 2017 . Santa Barbara Independent.
5. Web site: D'Auria . Jon . 2021-08-03 . 10 Questions With Jennie Vee . 2024-03-28 . Bass Magazine . en-US.
6. Web site: New Noise Staff . 2017-09-19 . Jennie Vee Announces New EP 'Suffer' . 2024-03-28 . New Noise Magazine . en-US.
7. News: Chiose . Simona . 2002-04-18 . The Ramones just out of high school . 2024-03-28 . The Globe and Mail . en-CA.
8. Web site: Kives . Bartley . 2002-06-13 . Tuuli serious rock band . 2024-03-28 . Winnipeg Free Press . en-US.
9. Web site: Phull . Hardeep . 2015-07-18 . This rising star is the new Courtney Love . 2024-03-28 . New York Post . en-US.
10. News: Singer and Bassist Jennie Vee Is On Her Way to Becoming The Next Courtney Love. SF Weekly. December 2, 2015. April 26, 2017.
11. Web site: Ehrlich . Brenna . 2017-09-22 . Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal): 5 Albums That Changed My Life . 2024-03-28 . TIDAL . en-US.
12. Web site: 2018-06-22 . Eagles Of Death Metal Bassist Jennie Vee To Sit In On 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' . 2024-03-28 . Theprp.com . en-US.
13. Web site: Tweet from Palaye Royale. 2021-12-02. Twitter. en.
14. Web site: D'Auria . Jon . 2020-05-08 . Bass Magazine Lockdown Check-In With Jennie Vee . 2024-03-28 . Bass Magazine . en-US.
15. Web site: Fuoco-Karasinski . Christina . 22 October 2020 . The Stray Cats recall 'Rockin' This Town' . . Phantom was going to accompany his wife, Eagles of Death Metal bassist Jennie Vee, on her Australian tour..