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Jesse Welles

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Jesse Welles, born in Ozark, Arkansas, is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and folk music. After early bands, he gained prominence in 2024 for his impactful folk protest songs addressing current events, resonating widely on social media. A prolific artist, he released multiple albums in 2024-2025 and received four Grammy nominations in 2026. He is currently touring.

Hudson Freeman

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Hudson Freeman is a Brooklyn-based lofi-folk artist, originally from Waxahachie, TX, with formative years in Eswatini. His music blends folk intimacy with alt-rock unease, exploring themes of faith and belonging. Known for resonant songwriting, he released the album "is a folk artist" and the popular single "If You Know Me." He collaborated on the "Adult Contemporary" EP with The Bedroomer.

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Genre: Rock, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Indie Rock, Contemporary Folk, Roots Rock, Folk Punk, alternative, singer/songwriter, indie folk, modern indie folk, gen z singer-songwriter, indie singer-songwriter, children's folk, alternative roots rock, springfield mo indie, deep indie rock, deep indie singer-songwriter, protest folk

Don't miss the Jesse Welles concert in Chicago at The Salt Shed on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with Hudson Freeman. Tickets are on sale now!

Jesse Welles and the Tradition of Traveling Troubadours

Jesse Welles unassumingly upholds and continues the tradition of traveling troubadours, relaying the news, putting pain into words, and healing with a little humor. Fearless, he reports from the frontlines of a divided country on the brink, addressing inequalities and injustices, cutting through all bullshit and driving directly to the source of the matter. His songs leave the same mark in front of a sold-out club as they do under the unbiased eye of a smartphone camera as he strums his guitar alone in the wilderness of Arkansas. Following tens of millions of streams and a groundswell of acclaim from Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and more, the singer, songwriter, and guitar player cuts deep on his 2025 full-length album Middle. "Breathe to write, write to breathe," he says. "Humans are meant to create, so I'm gonna create music and keep releasing it constantly."

Quotes and Philosophy

"Breathe to write, write to breathe," he says. "Humans are meant to create, so I'm gonna create music and keep releasing it constantly."

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There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show. This show will be taking place inside the Shed.

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The Salt Shed Music Venue Capacity: 7,000

1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

saltshedchicago.com

+1 708-967-2168

About The Salt Shed

The Salt Shed is a 7,000-capacity indoor and outdoor music venue and entertainment hub in Chicago's West Town, housed within the adaptively reused, landmarked former Morton Salt factory, known for its iconic rooftop sign. This unique complex offers diverse live music experiences across its 3,600-capacity indoor "Shed" and 5,000-capacity outdoor "Fairgrounds" with riverfront and skyline views, blending industrial heritage with modern concert amenities.

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