Jesse Maclaine describes herself as a singer-songwriter, pianist, composer, music teacher, and so much more. She says that her journey in music technically began when her mother would hold headphones to her pregnant belly to let Jesse hear classic music ranging from Elvis to The Beatles. Jesse’s grandmother, Micki Cox, was a jazz singer, and when Jesse was little, she dreamed of being a performer of some kind.

She didn’t have any guidance when it came to writing original songs and eventually convinced herself that she wasn’t born with the ability to write original music, as someone like Mozart was. Eventually, she was able to change that mindset and teach herself that everyone is capable of writing a song.

She participated in choir, musicals, and other shows throughout her schooling, singing with her friends in high school and discovering jazz on her own while playing with various bands. One of these bands got interest from Warner Brothers, recorded some records, and played some shows, but after a while, she decided to break up the band to pursue her career in jazz. After dropping out of Florida State University, she utilized her musical connections to create her first record under the name Aural Elixir.

She cites Frank Zappa as a major starting influence for her style, as he demonstrated that you didn’t necessarily have to write songs about love or other classic inspirations. She started leaning more toward playing piano after she and a drummer were the only people to arrive at a gig. She promised that she would be able to perform any gig even if she was the only one to arrive, and piano became yet another important part of her musical identity.

She loves the creative process and has always come back to music despite all of the other jobs she’s tried. Despite everything, the creative process always calls her back.

Check out Jesse Maclaine performing live at Very Nice Brewing Company, located at 20 E. Lakeview Drive #112 in Nederland, on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Busey Brews

Sunday, October 1 at 2 p.m. - Ashlei Priest Trio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Canyon Tavern

Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. - Will Whelan

Saturday, September 30 at 7 p.m. - Derek Hall

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coalcreekcanyontavern

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon

Phone: 303-642-3180

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, September 29 at 8 p.m. - Blue Canyon Boys

Saturday, September 30 at 7 p.m. - Silent Bear

Sunday, October 1 at 7 p.m. - Patrick Dethlefs Trio

Friday, October 6 at 8 p.m. - David Lawrence and the Spoonful

Sunday, October 8 at 7 p.m. - Jackson Maloney

Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. - Andy Thorn, Adam Aijala and Allie Krall

Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m. - Rolling Harvest

Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. - Summers Baker

Sunday, October 15 at 7 p.m. - Lucas Wolf

Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. - Matt Skinner Band

Sunday, October 22 at 7 p.m. - Lundi Knight Trio

Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m. - Deer Creek Sharpshooters

Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Golden Shoals

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/

Website: goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-6461

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, September 30 at 4 p.m. - Magoo

Saturday, October 6 at 8:30 p.m. - Godlazer

Sunday, October 7 at 6 p.m. - Moonstone Quill

Friday, October 13 at 8:30 p.m. - DJ Guaro

Saturday, October 14 at 5 p.m. - Brandywine & The Mighty Fines

Saturday, October 21 at 5 p.m. - Dakota Gray Band

Friday, October 27 at 8 :30 p.m. - DJ Guaro

Saturday, October 28 at 6 p.m. - Rocket Parade

Sunday, October 28 at 10 p.m. - WHUMPF

Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. - Micki Balder

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Wednesday, October 4 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. - Mercy Club

Friday, October 6 at 7 p.m. - Connor St. Augustine

Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. - Fast Floyd

Friday, October 13 at 7 p.m. - Stellar J Jazz

Sunday, October 15 at 12:15 p.m. - Jon Dell

Wednesday, October 18 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m. - Mister Mike Unplugged

Friday, October 20 at 7 p.m. - Free Range Marmot

Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. - David Berkeley

Friday, October 27 at 7 p.m. - Cross- Eyed Jim

Sunday, October 29 at 12:15 p.m. - Lara Ruggles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/

Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday, September 29 at 6 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Saturday, September 30 at 5 p.m. - Boys of the Town

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JkqBbq/

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

Friday, September 29 at 6 p.m. - Tober Schorr & The Sound Ideal

Saturday, September 30 at 5 p.m. - Smooth Money Gesture

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland

Phone: 720-248-7129

Millsite Inn

Most Sundays at 4 p.m. - Open Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer

Website: https://millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn

Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward

Phone: 720-547-9438

Nederland Farmers Market

Sunday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. - TBD

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NederlandFarmersMarket/

Website: https://www.nederlandfarmersmarket.org/

Location: 85 E. 1st Street, Nederland

The Caribou Room

Friday, October 6 - Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. - Peak2Peak w/ Crick Wooder

Saturday, October 14 - Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. - The Alcapones w/Skank Williams

Friday, October 20 - Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. - Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute

Saturday, October 28 - Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. - Shakedown Street w/Rolling Harvest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Train Cars Coffee & Kava

Thursday, September 28 at 8 p.m. - Kava Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m. - Dub Daze with DJ £.Z€R°

Saturday, September 30 at 9 p.m. - Bulas and Beats Electronic Music Party feat. Jelli, Amanita, Worm, Jerod and Glipish

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thetraincars

Location: 101 Highway 119, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-0440

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Friday, September 29 at 6 p.m. - 4Tell

Saturday, September 30 at 5 p.m. - Strangebyrds

Friday, October 6 at 6 p.m. - Jesse Maclaine

Saturday, October 7 at 5 p.m. - Mountain ReVerb

Friday, October 13 at 6 p.m. - Reeder Goldman

Saturday, October 14 at 5 p.m. - Reservoir Fog

Sunday, October 15 at 5 p.m. - Carter Combs Duo

Saturday, October 21 at 5 p.m. - Jackson Maloney

Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. - Mad Dog Blues 6-8 pm

Saturday, at 5 p.m. 28 at 5 p.m. - Stone-Hall

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-3770

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