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18:30, Feb 5, 2006, Calgary, AB, Canada (No, I am not watching the Superbowl game)

"This is me writing my own bio - it's an autobio! There was a guitar behind the TV in my house when I was fourteen (1991). I don't know how it got there, or why... it was just there. I do recall always being attracted to guitars - not sexually - they always intrigued me and I always tried to play them when somebody had one. Perhaps it was the song "More Than Words" by Extreme that lulled me into learning to play? Within six months, after much consultation with chord guides and guitar tablature, I could play that song from start to finish. At some point, that first guitar returned to its owner, and I received my own guitar on my 15th (or was it 16th?) birthday. Thanks mom! Thanks Don!

"In 1995 I joined a band and we performed covers around Kelowna, BC, Canada. I was shy and unconfident, yet I had a great experience. After we separated, I became lost in years of university, and after that, years of corporate life. During these corporate years, I joined another band and performed some more covers in the city of Calgary, AB, Canada. This time I was less shy and more confident - nearly ten years later. It was at this time that a transformation began inside of me - I didn't realize it immediately.

"In 2005 I left the band and became involved in Calgary's acoustic open-mic scene. Corporate by day, and just my guitar and voice at night, I was beginning to discover what made me truly happy. There was something missing... travelling.

"I took my guitar to Australia in May, 2005, and proceeded to enjoy my life more than ever before. I became my music; my music became me. By the time I left Australia, I had performed around numerous campfires, in countless caravan parks and campgrounds, in lanes and on street corners, in cafes, in pubs, and even on regional radio! I met so many inspiring souls and, until I return, I will miss Australia.

"So who were my musical influences? It probably started with Metallica and Lynyrd Skynyrd, later shifting to various recordings from a myriad of artists including: Tom Petty “Wildflowers,” The Tea Party (any of their first 4 albums), and Hayden Desser “Everything I Long For.” I can't recall many of them this evening. In the past year or two I've been inspired by Aaron Young, Xavier Rudd, and Lester Quitzau. I dislike trying to determine who I sound similar to; I haven't heard any comments lately from listeners that would give me an idea - I can't seem to form an idea myself. I can say this: my music truly suits and satisfies me - it was conceived while following my heart!"

Here is how I felt the day I received my CD shipment from the factory:
http://www.jesserivest.com/~blog/2006/04/new-lp-release-seventeen-oh-two-oh-six.html

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.jesserivest.com

Track List:
1. Mesmerize Me
2. Worth the Wait
3. Dragon & Kitty
4. Deadbeat Blues
5. Crazy French Girl
6. On the Cliffs Outside of Broome
7. Do It Now
8. Strong On My Own
9. Turning Point
10. Fremantle Yha Slide
11. A Traveller's Song

Other Genres:

• BLUES: Acoustic Blues
• FOLK: Folk Blues
• TYPE: ACOUSTIC