Deborah Page is hot. I’ve heard it from a number of reliable sources.

But beware. Before you pass Page off as just another pretty face, I was talking about more than looks. Sure, Page is an attractive woman, but so are a lot of women. That doesn’t mean I’d want to spend an evening listening to them play music.

I’d most certainly want to spend an evening listening to Page play music, and just such an opportunity will happen this Saturday, March 29 at Bob’s Java Jive. Page mixes her haunting voice with heartfelt lyrics, throws in some alternative folk-inspired guitar work, and delivers the package with presence. It’s enough to catch any music lover’s attention, not just fans of external beauty. With Page there’s beauty abound, both inside and out.

If you don’t yet know Deborah Page, you’ll have plenty of chances to acquaint yourself over the next month. Along with Page’s performance at Bob’s Java Jive Saturday, she’ll be playing Oh Gallagher’s April 3, Jazzbones April 16, and Sanford and Son April 17.

For those who want to take her home (good luck with that), you’ll have to settle for Deborah Page’s atmospheric and spooky For, which was recorded over two sessions in ’07, one on Anderson Island and the other at Sanford and Son. Whatever Page is charging (unless it’s, like, $36) For is worth it.

See the show. Buy the record. It’ll be time and money well spent. 

[Bob’s Java Jive, Deborah Page, The End Times, Aurora Roarers, Hardison with Darren Selector, Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m., $3, 2102 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.475. 9843]