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About Me


WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
"Arielle and Jesse's music possess that "timeless" quality that so many great songs have - as if they have always been there in the air and feel familiar and connected to you, yet they still feel fresh and new upon every listening. As a guitarist, it is always a joy to play and get inside their tunes, which have rich and often surprising harmonies alongside such strong melodic content."
- David Gilmore, guitarist (Joss Stone, Cassandra Wilson, Melissa Etheridge, Mavis Staples)
"The thing I love most about the Hayes' songwriting is the honesty,a quality that will provoke imagination AND sell records! There's something about a husband and wife songwriting teams' success that history cant deny!"
- Chris Loftlin, bassist/musical director (Wayne Brady, Brian McKnight, Walter Beasley)
"Jesse and Arielle Hayes are without question two of my all time favorite songwriters. Whether writing acoustic pop or R&B, their songs are subtle, melodic, memorable and always moving. The Hayes's are my first call for co-writing because their musical instincts and level of craft are so highly developed. They have the gift for conjuring tender moments in a permanent or in-permanent love, lessons hard won and lost, hopes and dreams..In other words, the Hayes's write at the very heart of things and always leave the listener wanting more..."
- Oli Rockberger, solo artist/songwriter, pianist (Frank McComb, Mocean Worker)
"Jesse and Arielle Hayes are artists of the highest order. They have a library of thoughtful songs that speak to the depth and breadth of the human experience. Together they have an encyclopedic knowledge of music that rivals the best of music producers and archivists. This is a fact that is evident when taking in the great music they produce! They have the vitality of the young writers they are, yet the depth of older, more seasoned composers."
- David "Young Prof" Cowan, professor, drummer (Lalah Hathaway, Brian McKnight)
"I love the space in Jesse and Arielle's music. As an Artist or simlpy a listener you can paint the picture in your mind. It's really clear and beautiful."
- Tony Grey, bassist (Toby Lightman, John McLaughlin, Hiromi)
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW SITE FOR MORE INFO
We are always looking for opportunities to provide music for film, television and commercials in addition to writing for artists of all genres. So if you are interested please give us a shout at: [email protected]
www.hayessongwriters.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/14/2005
Band Website: hayessongwriters.com
Band Members: friends and associates:

www.olirockberger.com
Oli Rockberger singer/songwriter

www.kelleewebb.com
Kellee Webb singer/songwriter

www.phunkorganik.com
David Cowan composer/drummer

www.davidgilmore.net
David Gilmore guitarist

www.tonygrey.com
Tony Grey bassist

www.jmcmusic.com
Jeanine Cowen producer/composer

www.terezinmusic.org
Hawthorne String Quartet
Influences: the founders of american music as a child of the blues

on wax: Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Family Stone, Joni Mitchell, Joe Henry, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Lewis Taylor, Prince, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Ella Fitzgerald, Marc Anthony Thompson, Wendy and Lisa, Bob Dylan, Andrew Apollos, Oli Rockberger, Kellee Webb, Cassandra Wilson, Ollabelle and any produced by Craig Street.

on the page: Nikki Giovanni, P.G. Wodehouse and Langston Hughes

in memorium: Chris Whitley and Octavia Butler

in our hearts: our son and the community of artists that has supported us
Sounds Like: Reminiscent of:
Bill Withers, Norah Jones, Chris Whitley, Meshell Ndegeocello, Amos Lee, Ollabelle
subtle & deliberate songs that can be performed in a variety of styles and yet have a sound all their own.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Album Update and New Song added!

'Chasing Strangers', the debut record from husband and wife songwriting team Hayes is due for release soon... the date has been pushed back from this month due to schedules of some of the amazing folk...
Posted by Hayes on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:17:00 PST

New S.L.H.s EP produced by Jesse Hayes - hear now!

Visit www.theshithouselilies.com to hear 3 track from the new The Shithouse Lilies EP.  'Aberden', 'Help Me, Lord Jesus' and 'Riding The Railways' feature the raw and gritty folk-rock-americana d...
Posted by Hayes on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:34:00 PST

35 records you should hear

alright, so this is only my opinion... some of these records are well know, some are lesser.  but they are all records that had a real effect on me musically.they are brilliant records and contai...
Posted by Hayes on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:23:00 PST

REVIEWS: JAZZIZ, Performing Songwriter, Keene Sentinal

JAZZIZ Magazine (Nov. '06 issue)"We Are All Connected" the Dafur crisis benefit CD sponsered by Mercy Corps, featuring the opening-track "Love Myself Instead" (written by Jesse and Arielle with spoken...
Posted by Hayes on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:27:00 PST

Number 9 in Japan! "Prison Pups" doc released & more

A version of "Orange Moon" (Hayes/Rockberger) recorded by Aika for her new album "Ai Wo", debuted at Number 9 on Japanese radio. Justin Timberlake's "Sexyback" was in the number 10 spot. haha! A music...
Posted by Hayes on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:22:00 PST

"Love Myself Instead" available on ITunes

"Love Myself Instead" from the Darfur benefit CD is available NOW on ITUNES.simply search for "Jesse Hayes" or "love myself instead" and pick up this track for 99 cents.all proceeds go to help the wom...
Posted by Hayes on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:45:00 PST