Bio
JR Hession has been performing music most of his life. He has founded and co-founded many musical combos throughout his career, most recently Wind and Stone, an acoustic quartet playing a diverse set list of blues, jazz, Americana and acoustic rock. This past year he has decided to do more solo work.
JR has taught guitar for many years and brings a diversity and warmth to his musical stylings that allows listeners to enjoy their environment without being overwhelmed by the music. JR plays acoustic guitar and sings.
JR now lives in Hudson Valley after retiring from his career as a high school counselor.
Partial Setlist
A Pirate Looks at 40 – Jimmy Buffet
America – Simon and Garfunkel
50 Ways to Leave your Lover – Paul Simon
Behind Blue Eyes – The Who
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Can’t Find My Way Home – Blind Faith
Cinnamon Girl – Neil Young
Friend of the Devil – Grateful Dead
Feathered Indians – Tyler Childers
I’ve Just seen a Face – Beatles
Jersey Girl – Bruce Springsteen
Layla – Eric Clapton
Mary Janes Last Dance – Tom Petty
Overkill – Colin Hay
Poncho and Lefty – Townes Van Zandt
Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
Southern Cross – CSN&Y
Space Oddity – David Bowie
The Weight – The Band
… and many others.