Jesse Welles

Jesse Welles brings his guitar-driven folk and Americana to New York for an intimate evening of protest songs and storytelling. The Arkansas-born singer-songwriter first gained attention with his debut album Red Trees and White Trashes, and his recent social media output has made him a central figure in the revival of the protest song. Expect sharp, topical lyrics that take on everything from capitalism to the fentanyl crisis, delivered with the old-fashioned folkie charm that has drawn comparisons to Woody Guthrie.

Welles has spent years on the road, opening for bands like Greta Van Fleet and Royal Blood and headlining his own shows, so his live performances are seasoned and loose. His set draws from his folk and Americana catalog, including the albums Middle and Under The Powerlines. For fans of pointed songwriting and contemporary folk, this is a chance to see one of the genre's most talked-about young voices in a club setting.