“A prolific songwriter and performer”
Personal bio
Jesse is first and foremost a songwriter and producer, and often does live appearances. In Columbus, Ohio, Jesse bought a 100 year-old brick house and renovated it into his custom-built recording studio. The studio is located in the heart of the artistic SO-HUD neighborhood, which provides a creative magical musical atmosphere. The studio is Sohud Sounds, where he writes and records and teaches lessons. He works on all genres from funk to folk with all the top musicians in the city known as "The Midnight Stars".
band bio
Jesse Michael Barr & The Midnight Stars plays timeless music for timeless souls. This band combines all the best elements of funk, folk, and reggae into a trilling live experience. Jesse writes, records, and produces all the songs, and then collaborates with fine young musicians to bring these songs to life on stage. The songs sound reminiscent of John Lennon or Jack Johnson with a greater emphasis on rhythm. This band will inspire you to dance. This band will inspire you to think. This band will make you feel an intimate twinge for classic love songs. Jesse makes his home base in Columbus, Ohio, but gathers influences from his travels. As part of the live show, Jesse plays songs from his three solo albums including "Around the World", and maybe something from the Paul Simon catalogue. When not with The Midnight Stars he can be seen performing with "The Floorwalkers".
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Jesse Michael Barr & The Midnight Stars
Jesse Michael Barr & The Midnight Stars