

THIS IS ME

Jesse DeNatale is a singer-songwriter in Northern California. He was born in San Francisco. He has released two critically acclaimed records: Shangri-La West (2000) and Soul Parade (2006). He will release his next record, The Wilderness on Blue Arrow Records. His music has been described as evocative and hopeful, a combination of poetry and storytelling.
"Now it seems that all the best ones have been driven underground. If there's a leak in the boiler room it's the music of Jesse DeNatale, a unique and original American voice."- Tom Waits
"A dynamic tune fountain...and one of the most distinctive singers and creative lyricists of his generation and the generations that flank him." - Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins
"I have seen Jesse DeNatale play many times and he creates his own atmosphere as a performer. One of my favorite things about him is his piano playing. We once did a tour together during which his beautiful singing voice & his stories attracted followers wherever we went." - Jonathan Richman
"He's the bard of Tomales Bay" - Ramblin' Jack Elliott
"He's good, really good." - Nick Hornby
Photo credit: Scout DeNatale