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Jay Jerz is a Connecticut based hard rock artist that performs as a solo artist and as a member of the group If Not For Dreaming… He is a multi-instrument performer, whose talents have been on numerous worldwide releases.
The musical journey of Jay Jerz began in the heyday of the hard rock era as the drummer and solid-as-a-rock backbone for three power house Connecticut based acts: Street, Cheater and Silent Shadows. He also was the rhythm guitarist for multi-talented artist Kai Blackwood, but Jay also had his own music that he wanted to share, thus a solo career was born.
Jay has been involved with many bands and projects over the years, as well as toured with many name acts including: Udo, Raven, Ratt, White Lion, Union, Nuno Bettencourt and the Misfits. Jay also played drums on a Dwell Records Queenryche compilation and also had a stint on MTV in the video for Atlantic Records recording artist “Black And White.”
To look into the musical forces that be which drive the creative juices for a Jay Jerz song, is quite a diverse road. Influences are many and range from KISS to Gordon Lightfoot and from Billy Squier to The Beatles. Meaning, a Jay Jerz album can be listened to by a variety of likes and tastes. Since he uses all his influences in every song, his music can reach the masses.
Jay’s live shows are a quintessential rock ‘n roll party… just loud guitars, loud drums and fans screaming. He believes in giving his fans a good time at his shows. Upbeat songs and humor are the staple and no one leaves unsatisfied.
Jay’s next album “Rollercoaster Mind” is currently being written and recorded with a release date of September 1st, 2010. The new album has some of the best music written to date by him and will surely satisfy his fans needs for hard rock. Though this is the age of digital, Jay believes in the tried and true analog recording ways and sticks with this premise on his new album.
Jay Jerz is the past, present and future of Rock… Come along for the ride…