Jay Hansen Project
Jay Hansen is a 20 year old rising singer/songwriter rapidly gaining recognition in the Northeast US.
Jay has been relentlessly touring US colleges for the past year...his music is best described as rock/reggae/emo/jam combining unique melodies and musicianship with soulful lyrics...
This past year Jay's music was featured on MTV Real World/Road Rules Challenge and Dawson's Creek...
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The new band got together after Jay and his old band parted ways...Months of auditions were held to find the top talent in the Tri-State area...finally settling on Charlie Zeleny on drums and Spencer Miles on bass...
Since forming in Jan. 03 they have been successfully touring US Colleges in the year since...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes,; I tour all over the US, mainly colleges as that's where I'm building my fan base. I have grown to Love life on the road...
My first show last Spring was pretty special. My band and I played to a packed 200 seat Concert Hall @ Marymount College (NY) and played an amazing show...we stayed for an hour after the show to sign autographs...Those are the moments where you really feel like you're gonna make it...
Your musical influences
Sting, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Dave Matthews, Beatles
What equipment do you use?
I have an endorsement deal with Martin Guitars, use Roland Pianos, Fender Electric Guitars, Fender Banjo, Fender Mandolin, Sennheiser Mics, Yamaha PA/Speakers, and Marshall Amps...
Anything else?
see ya in the funny papers
