Jesse Kinch is a singer, published songwriter, and guitarist, from Long Island, New York. Jesse’s music and lyrics are based on themes that all generations can relate to. His high energy concert performances have left audiences in awe.
Career Highlights:
-Portrayed Rock and Roll Legend Eddie Money in the off-Broadway musical “Two Tickets to Paradise” at 16 years old
-Won the ABC live television competition “Rising Star” at 20 years old. Performed in front of 5 million people for 2 months. Signed to Capitol Records.
-His debut 13 song album “I’m Not like Everybody Else” was released in 2018 on Curb records. It placed in the top ten on charts in the UK. Jesse toured the UK that summer.
-Jesse was invited to perform at the 50thAnniversary of Woodstock at the original site at Bethel Woods, opening for John Fogerty.
-Guest performance on Brad Paisley’s tour at the PNC Arts center in NJ
-Has performed on main stage at festivals in Missouri, Texas and Colorado, and has been the main act at venues in NY, California, and North Carolina.
In January of 2021 Jesse was diagnosed with a very large cancerous brain tumor. The especially cruel location of the tumor resided in his speech and right-hand control centers. Post - surgical complications resulted in Jesse unable to use his right hand at all and unable to play his beloved guitars and other musical instruments. Jesse was also presented with early on speech issues. A year of radiation therapy, and chemotherapy followed. In August of 2022 Jesse stepped back onto the stage for the first time in almost 2 years for his unforgettable Jesse Kinch Returns Concert at the Tilles Center on Long Island. Many wrote and commented it was the greatest concert they had ever seen.
-Guest performer for Josh Groban’s Harmony tour at the outdoor Jones Beach Theater on Long Island, NY. Jesse received a thunderous standing ovation from the audience with the performance of his power ballad “How Do I Reach You? (The Last Veil)”
-July 2023 Jesse and his band were opening act for “Little Big Town” at the California Rodeo 2023 15,000 attendance
-London Tour August 2023
- Headliner Beatle fest February 2024 TWA Hotel NYC
- June 1,2024 Headliner Fort Dodge Iowa Frontier days
