We saw him in concert a few years ago. The venue was a medium-sized church building, and it was a stormy night. The lights went out shortly into the concert. Jesse kept playing and they put candles around, so it was quite an experience - an intimate, candle-lit concert.
I’d never heard of him, either. Thanks for posting the YouTube clip. I like the lyrics and, in particular, the relaxed vibe + picking reminds me of Mississippi John Hurt. Not so much because of the music but the overall soothing quality. Fingerstyle, too.