Palter, who was performing there as a guitarist and backing singer, sang baritone. Jesse Palter (born in Detroit, MI) is an American singer-songwriter. The current editor-in-chief is Eliza Palter. To palter now would be a national sin, a national calamity. It has been noted that Palter was "singing before she could talk". Palter also received 3 nominations at the 2011 awards. Palter has also made recordings for Off Broadway and Broadway shows. Palter also founded the "Speak Easy Duo", which has appeared internationally at various festivals. Palter has been nominated for 9 Detroit Music Awards, of which she has won 6. Palter began singing at a young age, performing in theater productions as a middle-school student.