Doug Jay- 6 and 12 string guitar, vocals, and harmonica. That's all folks
Influences
The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Dylan, Leo Kottke, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Keller Williams, Ani DiFranco, Ben Harper, David Gray, Tracy Chapman, Railroad Earth, Creedence, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Neil Young, White Stripes, Dispatch, Pearl Jam, Paul Simon, as well as Mr. Sunshine-on-my-Goddam Shoulders-John Denver.
Sounds Like
If music were a house: the foundation would be solid rock n roll, a kitchen smelling like bluegrass, a living room of blues, a bedroom full of folk, and a roof sheltering a brand of music yet to find a genre.
An offbeat example of folk music, Doug Jay has brought to modern music what has been shadowed by a tidal wave of factory falsettos, diamond-clad starlets, and stomach-churning mediocrity. With no formal music training nor the T & A to grace even the covers of National Geographic, the buzz around this young Garden State musician is spreading faster by solely word of mouth. For if a picture can speak a thousand words, a song can speak a thousand pictures, and Jay's songs house that quality. Whether it's a prophetic view of a warmer planet, or a tongue-and-cheek shot an ex-lover, each song possesses a humor and intelligence that can bring the singer/songwriter back to prominence in American music.
One's life tends to function like a mirror- reflecting the people and places we call reality. Jay's music reflects his life and philosophies on how one person can change the lifestyles of others for a healthier planet, healthier lifestyle, and a healthier self. The next John Denver you say? Cat Stevens sans Islam? However you want to classify him in the kiddie pool of musical genres, one truth shines through- the power to change lies within the ability to listen, not speak. Because without music and poetry- the world may listen, but has yet to crack a smile.
Dougie. Here were the last two nights of RRE I caught. Sick setlist. Last night tonight!
05/01/09 (Fri) The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA Set 1: Elko, Bread and Water, For Love, Saddle of the Sun, The Good Life, Waggin' the Dog, Cuckoo's Medley *
Set 2: Everything Comes Together, RV, Butterfly and the Tree, Bird in a House, New Jam, "Happy Birthday" to Carey Harmon, All Alone *, Cold Water, Head, E: Hard Livin', Catfish John
Comment: * with Allie Kral on violin
04/30/09 (Thu) Crystal Bay Club - The Crown Room - Crystal Bay, NV Set 1: Magic Foot - > Luxury Liner, Old Man and the Land, Just So You Know, Stillwater Getaway, Little Bit O' Me *, Dance Around Molly - > Dandelion Wine
Set 2: Been Down This Road, Old Dangerfield, The Hunting Song, Lovin' You, Warhead Boogie - > Dover to Dunkirk, Right in Tune, Water Fountain Quicksand, Standing on the Corner, E: Walk Beside Me
very very cool my friend. consider yourself rsvp'd. show up in the 8 oclock hour and i'll make sure you get a prime slot. thanks for the support, and i look forward to hearing you perform
Well, the Skylight might be too far to visit now, but you can still get a taste at our new myspace page. We've currently got tracks by Marque Azrael and Rich Cox online.
Have you ever said something that you thought was funny, but nobody else laughed. Anyways, check out my bio. I you don't think it's funny, I'll laugh for you.
Doug i am glad to announce that norml has finally passed at wagner college. I need conrad's email, cuz he would be glad to hear that. I got my kottke tickets for april in North Hampton MA. Its a sunday but if you want to go feel free we can prob stay at phils.
