Jesse was born into a family who loved music. He is an upbeat, easy going and loving person whose musical career developed rapidly during his teen years when he discovered that he excelled in many types of musical endeavors despite his disabilities and other personal challenges.

As a youngster, he became interested in playing the drums, listening to blues music and practicing the vocals and lyrics for every Seattle grunge band that came on the scene. Later, he began performing songs at local coffee houses and asking local bands if they would mind a walk-on. The crowds roared for this young man who shook the venue without any warning!

At 16 years old, he was already an accomplished drummer even though his drum instructor said he could not play without proper use of his right side. As a self-taught drummer, he was the envy of his fellow musicians,  and he has now become one of the best drum instructors for children of all ability levels, including children with disabilities.

The guitar playing began in his teens, which he played upside down (and without the fancy finger work), helping him to write incredible catchy, soulful songs with lots of hooks. As a teen with Cerebral Palsy (and during some lonely years), he kept writing more and more original songs, practiced singing and perfected his craft. With now over 60 original songs written with power and emotion, Jesse has performed live many times in Baltimore and beyond.

Jesse’s vocal range highlights him as an extremely versatile vocalist who pays precise tribute to his favorite artists.  His voice is often compared to the Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, Layne Staley of Alice In Chains, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and Scot Stapp of Creed.

Jesse perseveres through personal challenges of being legally blind and having cerebral palsy on his right side.

Leftstronger is an amazing band that performs all original rock music in the style of Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Creed and Soundgarden. Leftstronger’s music combines all the elements of great, radio-friendly rock and roll: catchy hooks, hard-driving rhythms and strong vocal harmonies. Singer/song writer Jesse Magee uses his amazing vocal range to dramatic effect and is considered by many music industry experts to be one of the best rock singers on the East Coast.

Jesse’s songs all have meaning, so they resonate with fans after only one play. The memorable melodies are enhanced by the other band members.

Jesse has performed in front of 60,000 people for the largest Earth Day Festival in the nation at the National Mall in DC. Leftstronger has performed many times at excellent venues in the Baltimore/DC Area, including headlining Rams Head LIVE! …always with an incredible response!

The Rock-Able program has been performed live in front of thousands of students at schools in the Mid-Atlantic area, including: Sussex Elementary-Baltimore County, Harpers Choice Middle School-Howard County, Baltimore City Public School/North Ave-Baltimore, North Carroll Community School-Carroll County, Wayside Elementary School in Montgomery County, Banyan School in New Jersey, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School in Baltimore County, The Cerebral Palsy Group and many many other schools and sites in the Region. Now the program is also offered as a virtual presentation with unlimited use for two years.

ROCK-ABLE is produced by Caring Communities, Inc., a 501c3 charitable organization based in Sykesville, MD. We are proud to bring this virtual school assembly program with so many benefits for families and with a positive and lasting effect on youngsters. The program impacts hundreds of students with and without disabilities. Caring Communities also produces the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo, the Caring Kit and the Caring Network, disability awareness training, and the Caring Teens Respite Program.

1341 West Liberty Rd.
Sykesville, Maryland 21784
(410)549-5707 Office
(410)549-6467 Fax
https://www.caringcommunities.org/
E-mail: mona@caringcommunities.org