when he was only 9 years old, Jacques Mees from Tilburg, The Netherlands, thought he got struck by

lightning when he heard Bob Dylan' s voice for the first time. It was then that he also heard his

vocational calling to become a singer - songwriter himself. His influences came from country, blues

and folk music. His mentors were Townes van Zandt, Woody Guthrie and ofcourse Bob Dylan

and others of that genre who all contributed to Jacques becoming the versatile recording and

performing artist that he is today.

Jacques Mees enjoyed much succes early his career but 2011 was an exceptional year of touring

and promoting his " Shooting Star " album around Europe. He also performed some shows in Burkina

Faso ( West - Africa ). 2011 was an important year which gave rise to many Bob - Fests and shows

around the world to commemorate Dylan' s 70th. birthday. Jacques featured in many of these performances

and received accolades in Italy, Ireland, Germany, Belgium and ofcourse at home in The Netherlands.

Presently, Jacques is recording and will soon release a new album with original material.