Jesse O'Brien is based in Hamilton, New Zealand and has performed in original and covers bands since he was just 17. After placing fourth on the second season of NZ Idol he was part of forming Tauranga/Hamilton band Grace Falls with Dean Taylor-Levey, Blair Dowling, Paul Smith & Jared Harper. His most recent original musical venture is called The Darkroom Project. Jesse gigs regularly around Hamilton & the Waikato. in 2019 he is appearing in the New Zealand production of Once the Musical which features Music From The Motion Picture Once