Jesse Noll
Shelton, Washington, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | SELF
Music
Press
“Rather then relying on obscure and not-so-obscure covers, Jesse pens the material...but interjects lines from classic blues tunes for a familiar feel.” - Weekly Volcano
"Jesse Noll writes and performs in a style reminiscent of Robert Johnson as he slips and slides the blues right into the anxious ears of everyone in the room. Jesse's voice could melt butter in December. Hearing Jesse Noll slippin' and a slidin' is a special experience you will not want to miss." - Tom Wilson
"Jesse Noll writes and performs in a style reminiscent of Robert Johnson as he slips and slides the blues right into the anxious ears of everyone in the room. Jesse's voice could melt butter in December. Hearing Jesse Noll slippin' and a slidin' is a special experience you will not want to miss." - Tom Wilson
Discography
"Throwing Shadows," released November 2012
http://jessenoll.bandcamp.com/album/throwing-shadows
"Throwing Shadows is an excellent demonstration of Noll's sound. His MO, which blends folk and blues almost effortlessly, results in an interesting trip into both genres. The production of the EP's five tracks exhibit a particular fine quality that is scarcely found amongst local artists. The production done by Daniel Stoutt Stout truly allows Noll to form a sound of his own creation, and there is not a croon or note that feels out of place or sub par". -Weekly Volcano
Two versions of Jesse's songs, "Mornin Sun" and "Judgment Day," appear on the CD, Bred to Jam for Bread. Proceeds go to Mason County food banks.
http://www.myspace.com/bredtojamforbread
You can also read about this project at http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2008/dec/03/spirit-robin-hood-lives-union/?partner=RSS [less]
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Bio
When Jesse Noll discovered the Delta blues as a teenager, his life in the Northwest was a world—and generations—away from that old time music. His evolution as an artist has spanned genres. He can be called singer-songwriter, indie, folk, rock or pop. But the guitar playing and emotional belting of the blues consistently weaves itself in Jesse’s songs, with a tilt of a hat to the musicians of long ago.
Jesse set out to record Till the Bottom Hits the Ground in a way that was in the spirit of his early influences, yet true to his vision. He sought out Calvin Johnson of K Records to engineer these recordings, as Jesse was also influenced by his work on Beck’s One Foot in the Grave album. Recorded at Dub Narcotic Studio in Olympia , Washington , these five songs capture the energy of Jesse’s music that has only previously been heard at live shows.
With the core--vocals, guitar and drums by Tanessa Noll—of the album recorded at Dub Narcotic, Jesse overdubbed vocals and rhythm guitar by long-time friend and collaborator, Tim Tharp of the Hot Cops. Ephriam Nagler, who mixed and mastered the album at Dub Narcotic, plays piano on “Nation Sack.”
“Lavendar and Sage” is a fast-paced, gripping song about loss. Jesse has called “Gospel of Mary” his conspiracy gospel song. He co-wrote “Giant Robot Cyclops Clown” with his son, Guy, based on a dream. Title track “Till the Bottom Hits the Ground,” along with “Nation Sack,” showcase Jesse’s ability to keep the Delta blues alive, in his way, on his Stella guitar.
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