BIO:

Jesse Roads is a singer and songwriter based in Red Deer, originally from the city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He has a life-long passion for creating haunting melodies and honest lyrics, connecting with the audience through songs that are catchy yet meaningful.

Jesse’s music channels the thought-provoking and poetic style pioneered by legendary artists such as Bob Dylan and Elliott Smith. However, there is also a visceral, instinct-driven side to his songwriting, reminiscent of trailblazers such as Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, The Gaslight Anthem and Bruce Springsteen among others.

As a musician with such an incredibly diverse background, Jesse can ignite the spark of his creativity, never getting stuck into the usual boxes and categories when it comes to making music.

Some of his songs are intimate and down-to-earth, channeling some of the most authentic folk vibes. Others are emotional and driven, carrying the spirit of blues and indie rock. In most cases, a song by Jesse Roads would combine all of the styles mentioned above, where everything fits together to perfection.

Jesse can be Found performing everywhere from arenas to up close and intimate venues. Jesse has performed and worked with Finger Eleven, TOQUE, Odds, Tim Hicks, One Bad Son, The Northern Pikes, Age Of Electric, Doc Walker, Holly McNarland, Cancer Bats, Daniel Wesley, Wild T & The Spirit, Monster Truck, Leeroy Stagger, The Wild!, Clayton Bellamy, The Smalls and many more.

“Hey Jesse, Thank you for doing Lovers in a Dangerous Time! I really appreciate your decision to use it to help the cause of easing the stress and suffering of mental illness… we know it’s going to take its toll on some of us. So, good on you! Best of luck getting it around!”

- Bruce Cockburn