About
Jesse James DeConto records and performs under the name The Pinkerton Raid and has released multiple full-length albums. A veteran journalist and author, he has played festivals and showcases (including Mile of Music, AVLFest and a 2025 Folk Alliance International showcase) and his press kit and bios note critical praise and regional radio/press coverage. He has also published journalism on environmental and social issues and won an Environmental Justice Reporting Award.
