Jesse Bennett

Performing as Jesse Bennett and The Jesse Bennett Band, Bennett has already turned heads in and around his home base in Monroe, Georgia and has trained with many legendary guitarists, including Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, and Larry Mitchell. He was also one of ten finalists chosen for the Dallas International Guitar Festival’s prestigious 10 Under 20 competition, which showcases outstanding young players. His debut EP is slated for a January 2024 release and will feature five of Jesse’s original songs. He draws influence from giants ranging from Albert King to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Eddie Van Halen but maintains his own style and sound at all times. Backed up by The Jesse Bennett Band, a professional Blues Band made up of High Energy dynamic bass leader Jared Ply, Master Drummer extraordinaire Nico Lembo, and Legendary Blues keyboardist Paul Allison Bennett has the power to become an important part of the international blues scene. Jesse Bennett first picked up a guitar at the age of seven as therapy for stiff fingers that made it hard to tie his shoes. He quickly fell in love with the instrument and began burning through teachers. Eventually, he landed at Full Moon Studios in Watkinsville Georgia, a legendary place that helped launch R.E.M., Sugarland, and The B-52’s. He attended the Vai Academy, where he met master players like Larry Mitchell and Dave Weiner. Both men have become an important part of Bennett’s ongoing development and personal mentors. Bennett will be launching his first originals the fall of in 2024 and is ready to do what it takes to become one of the world’s top players. “I don't want to wonder what could have been but just know that I put it all out there from the first day,” he says, leaving no doubt about his desire to make a mark and leave a legacy. Fans of gifted American guitar players need to get Jesse Bennett and The Jesse Bennett Band on their screens and keep him there. He’s the one who’s up next.