Jess Fest 2026 at the 443 Social Club

Jessica Brown is a singer-songwriter based in Syracuse. Originally from the Thousand Islands region, she started off singing in church and coffeehouses. Since moving to Syracuse in 2008, she briefly attended OCC for music and then pursued a music career with various bands. Her reggae/soul-inspired band, Root Shock, has released several albums and music videos and toured up and down the East Coast. Her other project Ruha, performs around Central New York. Both bands are currently writing and recording new music and are excited for what the future holds.

Jess Novak is a triple-threat singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. With a shredding five-string electric violin, powerful vocals, and captivating songs, Novak is a force in any formation: solo, duo, or band. Having touched audiences across the country – from Burlington, VT to Key West, FL to San Diego, CA – Novak plays more than 150 shows every year and has released 14 original albums, and a book, to date.

As a free-spirited deep-feeler, Jessie Elizabeth is creating Alternative Americana music for listeners to twirl around in the woods somewhere, shed a few tears, shake a fist, or all of the above. With a knack for genuine storytelling and imaginative yet poignant lyricism, the indie artist invites audiences into her world with her empowering debut album, To Go and Grow, released July 2025.

Originally from the Buffalo area and now based in Syracuse, Jessie has been considered a rising voice in Central New York since stepping onto the scene in the fall of 2022. She had gathered the courage to do her first open mic just months earlier, and the rest was history. Her combined artistry and authenticity quickly began turning heads at the start of her career and have continued to open more doors for her to connect with a growing community.

• The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge.
• The 443 is an 18+ venue.
• No outside food or drink allowed.
• Ticket limit: 6 single seats. We cannot seat parties of more than 6 at the same table.
• Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts.

* If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements - walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, or low table requirement - please email us after you place your order.

* If you would like to be seated with another party, please let us know before the day of the show.

* Seating is assigned. VIP Patron members can request specific tables, and all other ticket holders are randomly assigned.

HYGIENE PRODUCT DRIVE

We're holding a personal hygiene product drive during the show to benefit our friends at the Northeast Community Center.

Here is a list of items we're collecting:

Soap/body wash/facial cleanser

Full-size shampoo/conditioner/styling products

Brushes/combs

Deoderant

Period products

Shaving supplies

First aid supplies

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss

Wipes

Moisturizer

Nail care supplies

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