World, Rock and Folk
Jesse was born in the city of Lethbridge and raised to his teen years in the southern Alberta farming community of Raymond. Jesse's early inspirations include the diverse hypnotic sounds of artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Black Crowes, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Jack Johnson, Guns 'N' Roses, and Pink Floyd. At the young age of 16 Jesse left home, school, friends and family alike to chase the dream of becoming a professional touring musician. Over the last 17 years through many different avenues and pathways Jesse has had the distinct honor of working with acts like The Odds, The Grapes Of Wrath, Holly McNarland, Econoline Crush, Clayton Bellamy (of The Road Hammers), The Smalls, Cara Luft, The Northern Pikes and many more. Most recently in 2014 Jesse Roads Band single titled No Love made the “Top 50 Of 2014” list in the central Alberta radio market. The follow up single titled Give It To Me One More Time is scheduled to be released in spring 2015. 2015 also marks the beginning of a new venture for Jesse and Jesse Roads Band drummer Samuel Paul as they join John Paul Smith in the line up for the critically acclaimed Lethbridge based band The Coal Creek Boys.
The Coal Creek Boys |