Jesse Greene is Canada's "one of a kind" blues woman. You could easily assume that she grew up near Memphis, or maybe as far away as Texas when she sings and plays her guitar. Channeling the greats; back and forth between decades of influence, with a strong echo of Janis Joplin and earlier blues pioneers such as Bessie Smith, she re-interprets the genre to bring her unique voice to new audiences.
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Jesse Greene
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Her hometown of Ottawa saw her compete with her no nonsense tough-assed guitar and electrifying original songs winning her a place at the IBC finals in Memphis TN. and again in the TBS Talent search, later prompting a move to Toronto. She was introduced to the legendary original Big Sugar rhythm section, Terry Wilkins and Al Cross as well as a young, soulful guitarist and singer by the name of Jay Bleus. She has been playing shows in the Toronto area with them under the name Greene and Bleus, and Jesse was recently awarded the 2024 Amy Louie Grossmans music scholarship, for artist development.
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Over the Years Jesse has had the pleasure to share the stage with legends such as Guitar Shorty, David Maxwell, Downchild Blues Band, Terry Tufts and The Texas Horns, headlined festivals as well as supported acts like Tedeschi and Trucks and Southern Avenue. Since getting to Toronto She's performed in multiple genres with Suzie Vinnick, Angelique Francis, Freeman Dre, Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Jesse Whitely Nicholas Campbell, Gary Craig, Steve Marriner, Trombone Charlotte, Little Magic Sam, Brooke Blackburn, Jimmy Bowskill, Jeff Rogers, Leo Valvassori and Samantha Windover.
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