ABOUT JESSE
POSTCARDS FROM THE BRIGHT SIDE
Jesse Butterworth has made a career out of turning setbacks into sing-alongs. With an insatiable curiosity for all things music and a refusal to fit inside any one genre, he’s the rare artist whose catalog moves seamlessly from pop to soul to orchestral grandeur—all connected by his knack for storytelling and hope.
A West Coast native raised on The Beatles, James Taylor, and Elton John, Jesse picked up his first guitar in middle school and never looked back. After college, he signed a record deal with his band Daily Planet, scoring three #1 songs, international tours, and a SESAC National Songwriter Award before a freak on-stage accident forced a complete reinvention.
He reemerged in Seattle as both a solo artist and the frontman of the horn-driven soul-rock powerhouse The West Coast Feed, hailed as “electrifying” (Melodic Magazine) and “a force of nature” (American Songwriter). Together and solo, Butterworth has played sold-out shows in London, New York, Austin, Los Angeles, and Seattle, blending humor, heart, and high-voltage performance.
Following his Abbey Road-recorded All the Gold I’ve Struck, Jesse expanded his sonic universe with four ambitious projects:
Poptimism Vol. 1 & 2 – recorded at Abbey Road Studios, a vibrant double-album that radiates wit and wonder.
Symphonic – a lush collaboration with the Czech Symphony Orchestra.
Who Spiked the Eggnog? – a big-band Christmas romp full of swing, spirit, and self-aware cheer.
“Brilliant,” declared the BBC, praising his ability to fuse meaning and melody into something timeless. Across every release, Butterworth’s music transcends category—equal parts pop, rock, gospel, and cinematic soul—yet unmistakably his own.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:
- “All The Gold I’ve Struck” was arranged by Grammy Award winner Andrew Joslyn (Macklemore, Pentatonix, Kesha), Produced by Aaron Sternke (Amy Grant, Mercy Me, Mathew West), Mastered by Troy Glessner (Death Cab For Cutie, One Direction) and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
- Two #1 radio hits
- Three top 10 radio hits
- SESAC National Songwriter Award
- Nominated for 4 Dove Awards
- Sadly not the heir to a syrup empire
- Katy Perry once opened for me when she went by Katy Hudson
- Has had over 100 songs recorded by multiple artists including Joy Williams, Lincoln Brewster, Russ Taff, Daily Planet, The West Coast Feed, and Charles Billingsley.
- Has an irrational fear of tongue depressors
- Featured in People Magazine, USA Today and the Today Show.
- Author of “Six String Rocketeer” published by Random House
- 7th Grade Sit & Reach Champion
PRAISE FOR JESSE’S PROJECTS
“Brilliant!” - The BBC
"Jesse Butterworth’s lead vocals are pristine and soulful." - No Depression
“Jesse Butterworth is a friend I’ve known for years. He’s also an incredibly talented man who is giving, energetic and extremely creative in his ability to make music. Together, with his skills, he and I crafted “Every Moment”- my very first song that went to #1 on the charts. Whether he’s on stage leading or crafting his own original music, Jesse brings a freshness and vulnerability to everything he does.not to mention a wit that will keep you laughing all the way through the process.” - Joy Williams, Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist
“The music is solid and Jesse is freakin’ hilarious- and he’s great hugger. (Don’t ask.)” - The Tennessean
“A strong first impression, positioned for a promising future.” Music News & Reviews
“5 Stars” - The Sound Cafe
“A powerful sound and meaningful lyrics.” Music Connection Magazine
“Electrifying” Melodic Magazine