Jesse Valach and the Testaments deliver a powerful blend of soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying blues-rock. After surviving a stroke in 2021, Melbourne singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Jesse Valach returns with renewed purpose and his latest release, Stroke of Luck. Having shared the stage with Australian blues greats including Russell Morris, Geoff Achison, Jeff Lang, Lloyd Spiegel, Jimi Hocking, Ray Beadle, and Chris Wilson, Jesse has earned a reputation as a dynamic performer backed by a killer rhythm section.

The band's debut album reached No. 3 on the Australian Blues and Roots radio charts, while their second album, Separation Street, also peaked at No. 3 and received a nomination for Best Blues Album at The Age Victorian Music Awards. Named Melbourne Blues Performer of the Year in 2017, Jesse has performed at leading festivals including Thredbo Blues, Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival, Blues on Broadbeach and Australian Blues Music Festival. With successful tours of New Zealand and Fiji, Jesse Valach and the Testaments continue to establish themselves as one of Australia's most compelling blues acts.