Jesse Bryson- Lead Vocals, Guitars
Paul Lewis- Bass
Jeff Harmon-Drums,Vocals
Influences
Beatles, Stones, Who, Sly Stone, Radiohead, Wilco, Duane Eddy, Outlaw country, Stevie Wonder, Gram Parsons, Byrds, Neil Young, Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley, Ryan Adams,Raspberries,Kinks,Faces,Small Faces, Oasis, Weezer, Byrds,Beach Boys,Tatoo,Fotomaker, Tim Easton, Chris Allen, Big Star, Badfinger, AC/DC, Moody Blues, Modest Mouse, The Verve, Travis, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, all the guys and gals I have played with in the past, and hundreds more
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Jesse Bryson has been playing music since the age of 16 years old. It all started with the band "Qwasi Qwa" formed when all members were high school classmates. After kicking around locally for a few years, the band made One CD and earned critical praise regionally and nationally, resulting in showcases at the renowned SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX, and for numerous labels in New York City.
A collaboration with his father (Wally Bryson of The Raspberries) followed. They called themselves "The Bryson Group" and recorded the CD "Dry" wich also recieved much praise from fans and critics alike. They celebrated the release with an exclusive party at The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. OH, that remains to be the lone live appearance by the band.
While recording "Dry" Jesse joined Cleveland rock band "Rosavelt" as lead guitar player, for the CD "The Story of Gasoline" produced by Don Dixon (REM,Smithereens,etc.) for Gaff Music. "Rosavelt" hit the road for a year and a half to support the album taking them across the U.S. and parts of Europe. While on the road the band often would also double as the backup band to friend and New West recording artist Tim Easton.
Jesse Bryson is currently writing and recording songs for his solo album, having recently recorded songs in Boston, LA and Cleveland. So continue to check this site for new songs and details.
Hey! We have a sweet gig coming up at The Port City Music Hall
in Portland Maine opening for U-Melt... Help us spread the word so we
can open for other sweet acts this fall!
Hey Jesse, your mom sez ur in town oct at the Beachland Can't wait 4 the show. been too long since u rocked the place, besides I've been wanting to see your mom and dad to give them their Christmas gift!!!! Hope u have a new CD on sale that nite Luv ya maryanne and scott Lisbon OH
LightHeart My fellow MySpace friends I come to you with peace from my heart & soul. Right now I have nothing. I have no money. I can not afford to pay my rent, electric or gas bill. I have no work or no gig. I do have my faith & LightHeart. Help me get LightHeart off the ground. LightHeart will be more than a Rock-N-Roll group that is a result of a religious experience. LightHeart will develop into an organazation that will give help & light & prayers to all. All of your donations will be tax deductible so please include your return address. I will send you a reciept. All the Angels & Prophets with Jesus Christ ask for your gift to help LightHeart get it together.
Jesse, you've been gone to long.. Spring has sprung so we need some rock and roll to get our juices flowin!! Beachland is calling your name again.. I can hear them!!!! Missin ya... Maryanne and Scott
