Rufus Coates & Jess Smith

Capturing the true feeling of a character, a story, or the ‘blues’ is not an easy thing to do. In order for the
listener to be convinced and won over by such a feeling, it must be portrayed as authentically and soulfully as
possible, but fear not, this is something Rufus Coates and Jess Smith do effortlessly. Rufus Coates and Jess
Smith, two vocalists who are masters in the art of soulful storytelling. The magic lies in the striking contrast between Rufus’s gravelly, deep baritone and Jess’s ethereal, gentle vocals—creating a soundscape that is both visceral and deeply moving. Their music, often described as shadowy balladry infused with blues, draws listeners into a world of storytelling and raw emotion
Two electrically charged vocalists, acoustic guitar and growling, prowling synths Rufus and Jess' music has been stunning audiences around Europe for almost a decade with mesmerising live shows infiltrating hearts and minds.
Between the vocal and overall style of the duo there are stylistic elements of artists such as
Leonard Cohen & Nick Cave. Furthermore, their live shows are atmospheric and heartfelt’ affairs,
so you’d do well in keeping an eye out for a Rufus Coates and Jess Smith if
you find yourself in their vicinity.