Time and experience are essential to the mastery of any trade, but in Jesse Lafser’s case, her gift of natural talent has propelled her songwriting to an artisan level in a short period of time. A prolific wordsmith, Jesse compliments her poetic songwriting with a powerful voice and an intricate guitar style.

Jesse Lafser is a craftsman, building her songs with contemplation. A captivating performer, Jesse’s songs are earnest and soul searching, likely to inspire profound emotional reactions from any audience. Currently residing in Nashville where she has built a noteworthy foundation and following, Jesse frequently takes the stage around town at venues like The Basement, Exit/In, 3rd and Lindsley, and 12th and Porter. Her live performances leave listeners provoked and driven to unexplored territory. Jesse’s influences include many of the great Folk icons like Bob Dylan and Gillian Welch. While her style stays true to Americana and Folk roots, she continues to grow and reach for new areas that can be difficult to pinpoint in genre.

In 2008, Jesse released two EPs entitled Paper Words and Normandy Place. Shortly after in April 2009 – a testament to her ambition – Jesse released Tiny Wars, her first full-length record. Most recently on April 20th, 2010, Jesse released her second record, The Living Room Sessions.  Recorded completely live, The Living Room Sessions is a brilliantly intimate release, Jesse’s most anticipated record to date. Since the release of the record, Jesse has shared the stage with many established artists and continues to flourish as a poet and songwriter.