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Jesse MacLeod
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $250-$2500
Overview
Jesse has years of experience playing weddings, private parties, corporate events, house concerts, etc. He is known for his vast list of cover songs ranging anywhere from classic rock (Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival) to Soul (Al Green, Smokey Robinson, Otis Redding) to modern rock (Oasis, Green Day, Pearl Jam) to Oldies (Elvis, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, James Taylor) to Pop/Top 40 (Adele, John Mayer, Harry Styles, Lorde). He also able to play a set of entirely original music.
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27 Reviews
We were hoping to have a friend play the guitar as guests arrived at our wedding, and for the walking-down-the-aisle part, but our friend unfortunately wasnt able to do it at the last minute. I frantically searched on gig salad having heard once that it is a place to go to hire musicians, totally afraid that I wouldnt find anyone good. Oh my goodness was I wrong!! Jesse was AMAZING!!! So professional and easy to communicate with leading up to the event, and he even learned a new song at our request. AND HE WAS JUST WONDERFUL! Several guests came up to me at the wedding asking who the amazing guitarist was ... everyone was shocked to hear that I had found him online at the last minute. If you need a good looking and charming guy to play the guitar and sing at an event, I cant imagine anyone being better than Jesse!! I would hire him again in an instant.
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
We can't say enough about how great Jesse was. In terms of talent and performance, he is as good as it gets. He has an amazing voice and could play everything. (His original songs were actually my favorites though.) He made the party fun and memorable with the music, and every single one of our guests commented how great he was. He skillfully kept the party vibe fun and entertaining for everyone, ages 2 (sorry Jesse!) to 60. I expect he'll be a star one day, and we will have a good story to tell! In addition to his talent, he is a wonderful and personable person. Very responsive, easy-going, and extremely easy to work with. Without reservation we recommend Jesse MacLeod as a singer, performer and overall great guy to have at an event. Home run.
Singing Guitarist
From the moment we decided to celebrate our wedding in the enchanting woods of Tennessee, I knew that the music would play a pivotal role in setting the atmosphere. Enter Jesse—a true gem who played acoustic guitar during both our ceremony and reception, and let me tell you, he absolutely exceeded all expectations!
Jesse’s talent is simply unparalleled. His selection of chill, beautiful songs created an intimate and magical ambiance that perfectly complemented the serene surroundings. During our ceremony, his soft melodies floated through the trees, wrapping around us like a warm embrace and enhancing every moment. It was as if nature itself was harmonizing with his music, making our vows feel even more special.
What truly impressed me was Jesse's ability to seamlessly set up in an unconventional venue—our family property. I was initially concerned about logistics, fearing he might struggle to create the perfect setup in the woods. But Jesse arrived with everything he needed and expertly transformed the space into a cozy, inviting area where our loved ones could gather and celebrate. His professionalism and ease put my mind at rest, allowing me to focus on enjoying the day.
As the night progressed, Jesse’s music continued to captivate everyone. His skillful playing and the carefully chosen setlist kept our guests engaged and relaxed, making it feel like our wedding was a true reflection of who we are as a couple. In hindsight, I can't help but wish we had hired him to play late into the night instead of the band we had planned for. Jesse's music truly resonated with our hearts, and I know our guests felt the same way.
If you’re looking for someone to create an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere for your event, look no further than Jesse. His remarkable talent, professionalism, and ability to adapt to any environment make him an exceptional choice. Thank you, Jesse, for being such an integral part of our special day. You helped make our wedding a magical experience that we will cherish forever!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Sally, that’s very kind of you. I’m glad I was able to help make the day a special one and I was happy to be a part of it. Congratulations to you both!
Jesse was the perfect artist for our birthday party. His ability to read the room and play just the right set list was remarkable. Jesse even learned a new song, at my request, and had the birthday girl in tears. Thank you, Jesse, for an unforgettable evening.
Jesse did a wonderful job. Really engaged with the audience and easy going. - Phoebe Lara
Country Singer, Singing Guitarist
Jesse was exactly the kind of musician we were looking for. Not only did he accommodate all of our requests, he did so kindly and in a way that helped us feel celebrated. He truly helped our big day feel even more special. Thank you Jesse!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Sarah, it’s a great feeling knowing I was able to do that for you. Congratulations to you both.
Jesse was fantastic! He is a talented musician and our crowd enjoyed his music. I most definitely would book Jesse again for another event.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Thanks Dana! I look forward to the next one.
Jesse provided a wonderful set of Nashville sound music for our event. I received feedback from quite a few attendees who enjoyed his selection of music and his style of play. Jesse helped make our event an exceptional moment for those in attendance.
Folk Singer
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Don, I’m happy to hear that. It was a really fun group of people. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of it.
I hired Jesse to show up at my fiancée's bachelorette party and play a few songs. He learned a couple of her favorite songs, too. By all accounts, he was great! He even relayed a message from me. Thanks, Jesse!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Dan, it was my pleasure. I love it when spontaneous events like these pop up. Congratulations to the both of you.
We hired Jesse for a fundraiser where people were focused on networking. Jesse was incredibly easy to work with and his voice/guitar skills were amazing! I really enjoyed working with him and highly recommend him!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Angela, thank you for inviting me to be a part of it. I look forward to doing another one in the future.
Jesse was such a treat to have at our cocktail party of about 70 guests. He was punctual and so professional. His voice is magic and his gift of guitarra playing is phenomenal. His repertoire is fantastic and perfect for any occasion which is one of the many reason why I booked him. Thank you Jesse.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jesse MacLeod:
Jamie, it was my pleasure. Thank you for inviting me to be part of such a fun event.
Jesse was absolutely fantastic! From his prompt and helpful communication prior to the event, his flexibility and willingness to accommodate our song requests, and absolute PERFECTION with performance of acoustic/singing for our ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding...Jesse is a must have for a special event! We have had countless guests comment on his talent and how he made the entire evening flow perfectly. We couldn't be more thankful to have had him for our wedding! Thank you, Jesse!
Singing Guitarist
Very professional and friendly. Great experience
Singing Guitarist
We hired Jesses for a corporate event and it was amazing everyone loved him!
Singing Guitarist
My sister booked Jesse for my mom's 80th surprise birthday party in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles area, he was wonderful!!! When the seniors are having a great time listening to the music, you know he did a great job. We loved him and would use him again in a heartbeat!
Singing Guitarist
Jesse was fabulous . My mom and my aunt were so pleased.His performance was great. His performance was exactly as promised. He was professional , arrived on time and his set up was fast and easy. Jesse is a super nice person, warm, friendly and we would hire him again in a minute. Anyone looking for a guitarist should absolutely book him. I highly recommend him for any type of occasion.
Singing Guitarist
Jesse was so wonderful to work with and so accommodating of all of our requests. Our guests loved having such an intimate performance from someone of his caliber. Thanks again Jesse for helping make our wedding day so magical.
Wedding Singer
Very cool and easy to work with. My engagement was somewhat of a circus, but he was professional and thrilled the crowd. Would definitely recommend!
R&B Vocalist
There is no doubt we will be contacting Jesse the next time we would like a music performer. He is extremely talented and super nice. Everyone at the party loved the music!
Singing Guitarist
What can I say? Jesse is a solid performer who is super talented and delivered in more ways than one. I booked Jesse for a Marriage Proposal, and he was very flexible. He did a walkthrough with me as well as made his own suggestions on best practices. My now fiancé, thought he was phenomenal as well. If you are on the fence about choosing Jesse, just choose him. You aren't going to regret it.
Singing Guitarist
Jesse is the best! He made our experience extra special. Will definetly call him again to play for us!
Guitarist
We booked Jesse for our wedding in Las Vegas. He not only agreed to travel the 4 hour drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, but he worked with us to create a price that was within our budget.
He showed up on time, prepared with all his equipment. He played all of our requested songs perfectly and even sent us a sample of one of our requested songs ahead of time so that my friend could play the tambourine along with him and (we hoped) keep to the same beat as Jesse. Although my friend's lack of rhythm could have made it difficult for Jesse to play the song, it didn't throw Jesse off one bit! It was pretty funny to see my buddy rocking out with the tambourine--even if he was a bit out of rhythm.... :)
Jesse did a PERFECT job with every song and our guests LOVED his music during the ceremony and cocktail hour.
It was easy to correspond with him over email prior to the event. He really was a breeze to work with before, during, and following the performance. He is absolutely a professional--both in the musical sense and in the business sense. He even asked as to the formality of the attire of the event so that he could dress accordingly--true professional. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a guitarist/vocalist with a John Mayer/Jack Johnson/Ed Sheeran vibe.
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
Jesse is a true professional! We hired him to play at our wedding ceremony and reception. Everything went off without a hitch and or guests commented about his great musical selections. My wife asked numerous questions, and Jesse was always prompt in answering them back. Overall, we both were very impressed and would recommend him for any event!
Thanks for the great time and great tunes
--Ryan + Rebecca--
Guitarist
Jesse performed at my recent 40th birthday party. He was a total hit and really made the party special. He played a bunch of requests and kept the crowd engaged for several hours with his incredible guitar playing, rhythmic harmonica, and smooth vocals. I'd highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Jesse!
Singing Guitarist
Jesse played guitar and sang at our daughters grad party from University and he was super great. He was punctual, pleasant, professional and had a very positive vibe. Our daughters are country fans so the party was country themed. Jesse combined his country play list with some more traditional tunes to our personal needs. Many of our guests expressed how much they enjoyed listening to his music. He was easy to work with during the planning process and patiently answered all of my many questions. I would definitely recommend him for your event.
Country Singer, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Jesse showed up on time, adapted very quickly and nicely to our ambiance, he had a great line up of music for us, performed professionally, and had a great attitude. I'm glad I booked him. My wife was pleasantly surprised, and that made me very happy. I'll definitely recommend him.
Country Singer
Booking Info
Price Range: $250-$2500
Gig Length: 15 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance
What to Expect
I play a mix of classic and contemporary hits both upbeat and downtempo. I've learned that every crowd is different so I generally do an assessment of the crowd before I begin a set. For example, if most people in the crowd are in their 50's and 60's I'm sticking to artists like Van Morrison, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, etc. If the crowd is primarily 20-30 somethings, I'll be playing songs from artists like John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Oasis, etc. If the group is a combination of the two, I'll play songs that cater to both age ranges.
About
Jesse MacLeod has been given the gift a naturally distinctive, soulful voice. Being the son of bluesman Doug MacLeod, the young singer/songwriter began absorbing the blues at a very young age. Vinyl records of artists like Albert King, Muddy Waters and Son House played regularly through the stereo of his childhood home, this influence is clearly apparent in him today. Also heavily influenced by contemporary folk artists such as Amos Lee and Ryan Adams, he has carved out a unique sound blending the best of today and yesterday.
Jesse has performed live in some of the premier singer/songwriter venues in Los Angeles including the Hotel Cafe, WitZend and Room 5. He has had the honor of receiving the award of Best Performer in the Westcoast Songwriters February 2009 Songwriter Competition in Hollywood and was a Top Three Male Finalist in the 2009 So Cal Music Live Competition. He has released two commercial recordings; In Between Homes (2010) and Red Flags (2012). "As The Summer Wanes" from the In Between Homes EP was featured on an episode of the second season of NBC's The Voice.
Additional Booking Notes
All of the sound equipment will be provided, I can set up anywhere within 75 ft of an electrical outlet,
Past Booked Events
October 12, 2024 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 21, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 17, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 07, 2024 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 08, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 10, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 05, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 26, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 24, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
September 30, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
September 27, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
September 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
August 24, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 23, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 02, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Bachelorette Party |
May 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Fundraiser |
May 19, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 13, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Surprise |
November 19, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 23, 2017 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 07, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 06, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 23, 2016 • 4:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 20, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 14, 2016 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 04, 2016 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 21, 2016–May 22, 2016 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
April 29, 2016 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 23, 2016 • 4:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 20, 2016 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Surprise |
March 19, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
February 11, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Holiday Party (Other) |
February 06, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 12, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 05, 2015 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
November 14, 2015 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Prank/Surprise |
November 06, 2015–November 07, 2015 • 4:30pm - 12:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
October 31, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
October 17, 2015 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2015 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Anniversary Party |
September 26, 2015–September 27, 2015 • 5:30pm - 1:30am | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 09, 2015 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 05, 2015 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 25, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 10, 2015 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 27, 2015 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 30, 2015 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Party |
May 24, 2015 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 09, 2015 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Private Party |
April 25, 2015 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 21, 2015 • 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 22, 2015 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
ADAM SANDLER - GROW OLD WITH YOU
ADELE - MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
ADELE - ROLLING IN THE DEEP
AL GREEN - LET'S STAY TOGETHER
AMOS LEE - ARMS OF A WOMAN
AMOS LEE - COLORS
AMOS LEE - EL CAMINO
AMOS LEE - NIGHT TRAIN
AMOS LEE - SUPPLY AND DEMAND
AMERICA - HORSE WITH NO NAME
THE BAND - THE WEIGHT
THE BEACH BOYS - CALIFORNIA GIRLS
THE BEATLES - BLACKBIRD
THE BEATLES - HEY JUDE
THE BEATLES - WITH SOME HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
BEN E. KING - STAND BY ME
BEN HARPER - WALK AWAY
BOB DYLAN - BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
BOB DYLAN - IT AIN'T ME BABE
BOB DYLAN - KNOCKING ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
BOB MARLEY - REDEMPTION SONG
BRIGHT EYES - FIRST DAY OF MY LIFE
BRUNO MARS - MARRY YOU
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD - FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH
CAT POWER - SEA OF LOVE
CAT STEVENS - IF YOU WANT TO SING OUT
CAT STEVENS - WILD WORLD
CHICAGO - BEGINNINGS
CHRIS ISAAK - WICKED GAME
CHRIS STAPLETON - BROKEN HALOS
CHRIS STAPLETON - FIRE AWAY
CHRIS STAPLETON - TENNESSEE WHISKEY
COLDPLAY - THE SCIENTIST
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH - SOUTHERN CROSS
THE CURE - LOVESONG
DAMIEN RICE - DELICATE
DAMIEN RICE - VOLCANO
DAVID BOWIE - MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD
DAVID GRAY - BABYLON
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE - I'LL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK
EAGLES - HOTEL CALIFORNIA
EAGLES - TAKE IT EASY
ED SHERRAN - THINKING OUT LOUD
ELI YOUNG BAND - EVEN IF IT BREAKS YOUR HEART
ELVIS - BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
ELVIS - CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
ERIC CLAPTON - LAYLA
FLEETWOOD MAC - DREAMS
FOO FIGHTERS - TIMES LIKE THESE
FREE - ALL RIGHT NOW
HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH - LET HER CRY
GARTH BROOKS - FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES
HARRY STYLES - GOLDEN
GREEN DAY - GOOD RIDDANCE
IRON AND WINE - LOVE AND SOME VERSES
JACK JOHNSON - TIMES LIKE THESE
JACKSON BROWNE - THESE DAYS
JAMES ARTHUR - SAY YOU WON'T LET GO
JAMES TAYLOR - FIRE AND RAIN
JAMES TAYLOR & CAROL KING - YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND
JASON ISBELL - COVER ME UP
JASON ISBELL - SPEED TRAP TOWN
JASON ISBELL - STOCKHOLM
JASON ISBELL - TRAVELING ALONE
JASON MRAZ - I'M YOURS
JIMI HENDRIX - HEY JOE
JIMMY BUFFET - MARGARITAVILLE
JIMMY REED - BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
JOHN LEGEND - ALL OF ME
JOHN LEGEND - ORDINARY PEOPLE
JOHN MAYER - I DON'T TRUST MYSELF
JOHN MAYER - I GUESS I JUST FEEL LIKE
JOHN MAYER - MY STUPID MOUTH
JOHN MAYER - QUEEN OF CALIFORNIA
JOHN MELANCAMP - JACK AND DIANE
JOHNNY CASH - FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
JOHNNY CASH - RING OF FIRE
JOURNEY - DON'T STOP BELIEVING
KACEY MUSGRAVES - SLOW BURN
LEONARD COHEN - HALLELUJAH
LINK WRAY - RUMBLE
LORDE - ROYALS
THE LUMINEERS - HO HEY
THE LUMINEERS - STUBBORN LOVE
LYNYRD SKYNYRD - FREE BIRD
LYNYRD SKYNYRD - SWEET HOME ALABAMA
MARC KOHN - WALKING IN MEMPHIS
MARSHALL TUCKER BAND - CAN'T YOU SEE
MICHAEL JACKSON - HUMAN NATURE
MIRACLES - REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME
NEIL DIAMOND - SWEET CAROLINE
NEIL YOUNG - HEART OF GOLD
NEIL YOUNG - OLD MAN
OASIS - WONDERWALL
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW - WAGON WHEEL
OTIS REDDING - DOCK OF THE BAY
PEARL JAM - BLACK
RADIOHEAD - HIGH AND DRY
RADIOHEAD - KARMA POLICE
RAY LAMONTAGNE - EMPTY
RAY LAMONTAGNE - JOLENE
RAY LAMONTAGNE - TROUBLE
ROLLING STONES - WILD HORSES
RYAN ADAMS - COME PICK ME UP
STAIND - IT'S BEEN A WHILE
STEVE MILLER - ROCKIN ME
SUBLIME - GARDEN GROVE
SUBLIME - RIVERS OF BABYLON
TEMPTATIONS - MY GIRL
TOM PETTY - I WON'T BACK DOWN
TRAIN - MARRY ME
TURTLES - HAPPY TOGETHER
VAN MORRISON - BROWN EYED GIRL
VAN MORRISON - CRAZY LOVE
VAN MORRISON - MOONDANCE
WILL HOGE - EVEN IF IT BREAKS YOUR HEART
Influences & Inspiration
Some of my biggest influences are artists like Amos Lee, Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Donny Hathaway, Ray Lamontagne, etc.
Setup Requirements
Power outlet within 50 ft. of performance area.