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ABOUT
JESSE LEE MEFFORD has been the first choice for many singer/ songwriters and bands throughout his career. He has over 30 years of experience gigging, song writing, touring, recording, and teaching. He has opened for national acts including Shinedown, Trapt, Bret Michaels, and Little Big Town. And, he has backlined for national acts including Chevelle and Seven Mary Three. Jesse plays by ear and learns new songs quickly. Other musicians recognize his signature style of playing. He is versatile in all musical genres, especially rock, pop, and country and plays with a click track. Jesse is well-known in the Louisville, Kentucky music scene and beyond. He is available for gigs, writing, recording, and touring.
INFLUENCES
Kenny Arnoff, Jimmy Chamberlain, Danny Carey, Carter Buford, Josh Freese, Brain, Taylor Hawkins
FAST FACTS
3
favorite genres
34
years playing
15
bands regularly played in
5,000
gigs played (rough estimate)
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UPCOMING
November 23
New Direction Bar & Grill
2630 Chamberlain Ln
Louisville, KY
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
December 7
Our Lady of Perpetual Hops
300 Foundation Court
New Albany, IN
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
December 14
Joe’s Older Than Dirt
8131 New La Grange Rd
Louisville, KY
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
December 31
Volt Lounge & Bar
Caesars Southern Indiana
11999 Casino Center Dr SE
Elizabeth, IN
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
January 3
The Fox Den
3814 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
February 8
The Blind Squirrel
592 N English Station Rd
Louisville, KY
The Swerve
(Party Songs)
CURRENT / PAST PROJECTS
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Country party cover songs + originals
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Party songs / rock
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Country / party songs
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Country original music
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Hard rock / metal original band
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original country recordings
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Country original music
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Original Southern Rock
Managed by Rendy Lovelady (Little Big Town…) Nashville, TN
Wrote and recorded their first original rock album with sound engineer Steven Marcantonio (Lady A, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett…) and produced by Glen Rosenstein (U2, Madonna, Talking Heads…) at Paragon Studios (Nashville, TN) and Distillery Sounds (Louisville)
Earned a place in the final round of Fuse Network’s Bodog Battle of the Bands in 2007.
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Alt rock/covers, touring
Played many shows throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, and Illinois
Opened for national acts including Shinedown and Trapt
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Original Rock
Bandmates included former Tantric bassist, Bruce LaFrance and record producer Rahul Borkar
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Original rock / jam band
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Original folk/rock
Hire Jesse
Available for gigs, writing, recording, and touring
Genres: Rock, grunge, metal, country, pop/party
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50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date(s). The remaining balance is due immediately following your gig or session. By submitting payment, you agree to these terms.