Jesse McKee
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5.0 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended 40 Customer Reviews
Hailing from Ireland, Jesse McKee is a singer-guitarist who has mastered the skill of energizing the entire room, getting everyone on their feet and dancing! With notable appearances at Glastonbury Festival and recognition as the BBC Radio Introducing 'Track of the Day,' Jesse stands as an accomplished performer guaranteed to set the perfect vibe at your special event!
Biography
Jesse McKee, originally from Ireland, spent his formative years in the picturesque countryside of County Down. Growing up, he worked on his family's farm and indulged in music, often playing into the early morning hours. During a weekend excursion to the charming coastal town of Brighton, Jesse was instantly captivated by its charismatic allure. This enchantment led him to make a life-changing decision, and he decided to permanently relocate to the vibrant city.
Currently based in the heart of Brighton, Jesse McKee is now a full-time musician, showcasing his talents at numerous events. With a remarkable schedule of over 200 gigs per year, Jesse has honed his craft to perfection. As a well-rounded performer, particularly ideal for lively events and parties, he has mastered the art of energizing the entire room, ensuring everyone is on their feet and dancing.
Jesse is also an ideal choice for more relaxed moments, seamlessly transitioning to deliver chilled-out classics or providing background instrumental music. His versatile style is perfect for setting an ambient vibe during those quieter periods of the party.
Jesse's notable accolades since moving to Brighton to become a professional musician include:
- Supporting Van Morrison
- BBC Radio Introducing 'Track Of The Day' (4 times)
- Unsigned Guide 'Track Of The Month' in February 2018
- Music synchronization with major games developer Climax Studio (Assassin's Creed, Fable)
- Appearances at Glastonbury, Fringe Festival, and Brighton Festival
- Extensive USA Tour
- Sold-out headline shows in London, Brighton, and Ireland
Set List
Classics
Johnny Cash: Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash: Folsom Prison Blues
Chuck Berry: Johnny B. Good
Jungle Book: I Wanna Be Like You
Beatles: With a Little Help From My Friend
Guns n Roses: Sweet Child Of Mine
Guns n Roses: Knocking on Heavens Door
Bob Marley: Every Little Thing
Bob Marley: No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley: Redemption Song
Elvis Presley: Hound Dog
Elvis Presley: Suspicious Minds
John Denver: Country Roads
Ray Charles: Hit The Road Jack
Ram Jam: Black Betty
Otis Redding: Dock of a Bay
Stealers Wheel: Stuck In The Middle With You
Stand By Me: Ben E King
Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bad Moon Rising
The Animals: House Of The Rising Sun
Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Amy Winehouse: Valerie
Undertones: Teenage Kicks
The Proclaimers: 500 miles
Van Morrison: Brown Eyed Girl
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
No Else Matters - Metallica
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
80’s
Blues Brothers: Everybody Needs Somebody
Tracy Chapman: Fast Car
Soft Cell: Tainted Love
90’s
Oasis: Wonderwall
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger
The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony
Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Under The Bridge
Blackstreet: No Diggity
Fatboy Slim: Praise You
Green Day: Time of Your Life
Eagle Eye Cherry: Save Tonight
Cornershop: Brimful Of Asha
Toploader: Dancing In the Moonlight
Vengaboys: Boom Boom Boom Boom
2000’s
Mumford & Sons: I Will Wait
Mumford & Sons: Little Lion Man
Paolo Nutini: New Shoes
Paolo Nutini: Candy
Gnarls Barkley: Crazy
George Ezra: Blame It On Me
Aloe Blacc: I Need a Dollar
Sean Kingston: Your Way Too Beautiful
R.E.M: Losing My Religion
Ben Howard: Keep Your Head Up
Coldplay: Fix You
Coldplay: Yellow
The Lumineers: Ho Hey
Kings Of Leon: Use Somebody
The Killers: All These Things I’ve Done
The Killers: Smile Like You mean it
The Killers: Mr Brightside
The Kooks: Naive
Rednex: Cotton Eye Joe
Kodaline: I All Want
Kodaline:The One
Bon Ivor: Skinny Love
The Script: The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
Ed Sheeran: A Team
Nathaniel Rateliff: When Do You See.
One Republic: Counting Stars
Sam Sparro: Black & Gold
The White Stripes: 7 Nation Army
KT Tunstall: Suddenly I See
Jeffery Martin: Man
Alex Clare: Too Close
Jake Bugg: Lightning Bolt
James Vincent McMorrow: We Don’t Eat
Stereophonics: Have a Nice Day
Irish Songs
Thin Lizzy: Whiskey In The Jar
Steve Earle: Galway Girl
The Dubliners: Dirty Old Town
The Dubliners: I’ll Tell My Ma When I Go Home
The Dubliners: 7 Drunken Nights
The Dubliners: Fields of Athenry
The Dubliners: Wild Rover
The Dubliners: Black Velvet Band
Performance Times
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2 x 45 minutes
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2 x 60 minutes
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3 x 45 minutes
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Booking Options
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DJ Playlist
Hits from the decades OR bespoke playlist, between and after live sets.
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Lighting
Ambient and/or Party Lighting
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Additional Ambient Guitar Set
1 x 60 minute set of instrumental guitar for background music.
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1am Finish
1am Finish
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Song Request
2 months notice required
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First Dance / Ceremony /Aisle Song Request
First Dance Song Request - 1 months notice required
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Plus Cajon/ Percussion or Drum Kit
Plus Cajon/ Percussion or Drum Kit
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Female Fiddle Player / Backing Vocalist
Book a female fiddle player who provides backing vocals to Jesse
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DJ Set
2 hour DJ set
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Customer Reviews
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Jesse was INCREDIBLE
5 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended
Jessica E booked Jesse McKee for their Wedding in Essex
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Fantastic voice and a real crowd pleaser
5 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended
Amy S booked Jesse McKee for their Wedding in Suffolk
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They made my clients event and they even asked for an encore
5 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended
Guy S booked Jesse McKee for their event in Buckinghamshire
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Adam & Georgina’s wedding
5 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended
Adam C booked Jesse McKee for their Wedding in Hampshire
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We've had some many great comments about your sets!
5 - Jesse McKee are Highly Recommended
Conor M booked Jesse McKee for their Wedding in East Sussex