Jesse DeNatale, the California singer songwriter and Cleveland’s Blue Arrow Records recording artist, is on a solo tour this fall, heading to Canada and to select east coast cities. He’s very much looking forward to coming back to the Beachland Tavern to present a night of old and new songs. This summer he and his band The Sensational Dreamers Enjoyed a residency every Monday night in July at the San Francisco Mission districts’ Make-Out Room. Each evening bringing in special guests to join in the fun and music making. They included the artists Mark Eitzel (American Music Club), Peter Case (The Plimsouls &The Nerves) Along with Jonathan Richman (The Modern Lovers) who was Jesse’s guitar accompanist through out Jesse’s solo night show.
DeNatale, sounds like “seen a trolley” and his music has been described as evocative and hopeful, a combination of poetry and storytelling. Over the years his love of various musical genres has inspired him to expand his ideas of songwriting as he continues to find a way to reflect back the realities of being alive. Rich with imagery, intelligence and passion, his music remains timeless. It's soulful accessibility is what has garnered him praise from other artists and has kept his devoted fans listening.
"Now it seems that all the best ones have been driven underground. If there's a leak in the boiler room it's the music of Jesse DeNatale, a unique and original American voice."- Tom Waits
"Shangri-La West by Jesse DeNatale was a great first album. A rough and tender voice, intricate lyrics, and wise new songs. Soul Parade continues with more steps that are half dance and half street confessional. All from the heart." - Michael Ondaatje, Poet, Author, The English Patient
“There are a handful of American musicians who can be counted on to hit the bullseye every time they step before a microphone...Here is a musician who is as great as anyone making music now.” - Legendary music executive, longtime Lou Reed publicist and Neil Young Archivist, - Bill Bentley
"One of the most distinctive singers and creative lyricists of his generation and the generations that flank him." - Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins
"I have seen Jesse DeNatale play many times and he creates his own atmosphere as a performer. One of my favorite things about him is his piano playing. We once did a tour together during which his beautiful singing voice & his stories attracted followers wherever we went." - Jonathan Richman
"He's the bard of Tomales Bay" - Ramblin' Jack Elliott
