Local musician Jesse Kalin announces the hiring of new personal manager

Refining his sound by ‘going solo’ local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin is pleased to announce the hiring of personal manager, Karen Estes of Estes Management Company.

Jesse and Karen first worked together when she worked at Caesars Tahoe and Jesse was getting started with his career. Their hope is to bring the best of Jesse’s music to every one , performing in Lake Tahoe and in cities such as Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond! “The sky is the limit with the passion and talent that Jesse beholds.” Says Estes.

Jesse Kalin has been pursuing and perfecting his first love: music. Jesse's original band, Moon Dogs, traveled extensively across the United States in the early 90's opening for such artists as Peter Frampton, Chicago, REO Speedwagon, Starship, Orleans, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band and a host of others. His band Cool Black Kettle, which he formed in the late 90's released 'Move On' in 2002, and is still being played on national and international radio stations. Currently, Jesse is excited about focusing his creative talents on his solo career and is writing and recording in his hometown of South Lake Tahoe, California. He will be traveling to Italy May 2012 for several shows and songwriting with plans to release his first CD the middle of 2012.

Karen Estes has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Starting at Caesars Tahoe as Entertainment Coordinator, she then toured on the road with Kenny Loggins for 5 years as his personal assistant and road manager. She has previously worked with The Tahoe Agency and Rick Bonde booking national touring bands. From there, Estes started her own management company in 1992, Maniac Productions managing gigs for Cosmic Freeway of South Lake Tahoe. Estes has managed other bands, Top Locker, jimmy roots, and Darin Talbot under her current company.

For more information on Jesse Kalin, his schedule and music, visit his website at www.jessekalin.com and www.reverbnation.com/jessekalin