Biography

Jesse Lawrance is a songwriter hailing from Castlemaine, Victoria. With roots firmly planted in the Texas songwriter tradition and a deep appreciation for country and Americana genres, Jesse writes songs that are gritty and poetic. His lyrics combine powerful imagery with deft storytelling to create moving vignettes from the raw materials of life.

Having honed his craft as the front man for Melbourne-based roots outfits The Goodtime Medicine Band and The Bon Tons, Jesse's musical journey took a transformative turn in 2020 when he began to write – you might say manically! This resulted in an ever-growing catalogue of first-rate songs that he now shares at venues and festivals across Victoria.

In 2023, Jesse recorded his highly anticipated debut studio album with an exceptional session band. 2024 has been a huge year for Jesse, releasing four singles since April. For Better or for Worse – a duet with Honeytree – peaked at #4 in the Australian Country Radio chart. The album comes out in October.

Jesse Lawrance's music evokes a sense of time and place, weaving strong melodies, powerful imagery and authentic storytelling into varied emotional landscapes. A true folk poet, Jesse is earning a reputation as a captivating songwriter and performer.