Jesse Boleyn is an American singer/songwriter often considered the protege of multi-platinum selling music legend, Shawn Phillips. Boleyn is also the author of the novels Far Way to Even and The Temple of Transparent Walls writing under the pen name, J.R. Boleyn. As a songwriter, multiple collaborations across four decades with six-time Emmy nominated television film composer and legendary Lou Reed and David Bowie guitarist, Chuck Hammer, has produced a collection of masterful works. Boleyn has performed hundreds of concerts in over 17 countries. Hammer offers this insight. "Jesse Boleyn is a truly remarkable American songwriter and author. His work is intuitive, visionary, multi-level and beautifully fun. He brings insight, professional focus, and often hits the nerve of extraordinary creative work."