Jay Hoad Blog

Jay reunites with Chris Finnen!

2011-12-07T12:25:00.002+10:30

This coming Saturday! Read more about this epic pairing at Music SA.
Check out these photos from our last show together in April 2010.

Click the poster to see the full-size version. Get your tickets HERE

Big Show at the Gov

2011-11-27T23:42:00.001+10:30

It's never too early to start promoting something like this! We're returning to The Gov for an encore performance and those of you that were there last year know how epic this will be! Stay tuned for further details. Get tickets HERE

Fiji Tour - Uprising Festival

2011-10-31T02:35:00.001+10:30

Jay Hoad is the featured festival artist! Click Poster to see larger.

New CD Now Available

2011-10-11T16:43:00.000+10:30

Jay's new LP is now available at iTunes Australia!

On My Way To WA

2011-10-03T21:48:00.000+10:30

In the middle of the desert somewhere at the moment! Very much looking forward to this tour of WA. Hoping to catch up with old friends and make a few new fans. Love to see you at a show!

Wed Oct 5th - Indi Bar - 8pm
with very special guests Rose Parker and Maera Paki

Thu Oct 6th - Bakery - 8pm
with very special guests Rose Parker and Lucy Peach
Fri Oct 7th - Leapfrogs Cafe Restaurant - 6pm (Acoustic Show)
Sat Oct 8th - Leapfrogs Cafe Restaurant - 6pm (Acoustic Show)
Sun Oct 9th - Newport - 6pm
Mon Oct 10th - The Bird - 9pm (Acoustic Show)

Thu Oct 13th - Settlers Tavern - 8.30

Fri Oct 14th - Dunsborough Hotel - 8.30
Sat Oct 15th - Prince Of Wales - 9pm
Sun Oct 16th - Gnarabar - 5pm

Martin Ambassador

2011-09-15T14:14:00.010+09:30

We are very excited to announce that the good folks at Martin Guitars will be featuring some of the amazing pictures of Jay's custom shop Martin Guitar on location at Uluru, Australia over the next few months.
Click HERE or on the photo below to view the entire lot!

'Sista' - Official Video Released Worldwide

2011-08-11T14:39:00.009+09:30

Fresh on the heals of the Video Launch concert last week, the 'Sista" music video is now available for viewing and streaming. A few more music videos are currently in the works so a DVD might be in order soon. Stay tuned!

A lot of hard work went into this project and I'd like to thank everybody who participated. For best viewing pleasure watch this HD video at 720p resolution at full screen. Then if you enjoy it please repost and share it everywhere!

Central Australia Tour Announced

2011-08-01T14:11:00.000+09:30

Click the poster image for large version!

Full tour schedule with links to all performance venues available HERE
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"Sista" Video Clip Launch

2011-07-23T01:18:00.009+09:30

The full six piece band will be performing our first show in South Australia since the sold out Gov show this past January. We'll be premiering the video for “Sista” at Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club at 3pm on Sunday August 7th. "Sista" was written whilst touring through Atlantic City, NJ on the East Coast leg of the 2010 North American tour. The song was inspired by a hooker we witnessed fighting with a bum for a place to sleep for the night, but you will have to hear the song and see the video to find out the rest of the story!

"Sista" is track #10 on my new album "Stories For The Soul". Look for the world wide video release at our YouTube channel coming up after the concert.

Live world-wide radio stream upcoming

2011-05-26T23:57:00.007+09:30

Very excited to be heading back to the lovely 3D radio studio this Saturday to play some new material with some of my best mates. The divine miss Ria Loof will be joining me on vocals and the well-known Mitch of Poetikool Justice fame will be joining me on percussion for the first time ever!

This two hour show takes place Saturday night from 9pm - 11pm, South Australia local time.

For those on the East Coast of the USA you should tune in between 7:30am and 9:30am on Saturday morning. Get up early for a nice brekky with me!

Two choices for the live internet stream: available here or here

New Australia Tour

2011-05-03T05:48:00.006+09:30

I'm back in Australia, ready to share tales with you from my time on the road! A heap of shows have been scheduled throughout the South Australia region starting this month.

Highlights include a welcome back show at The Highway in Plympton this Wednesday and an extra special appearance at the Sea & Vines Festival next month.

Look HERE for the full tour schedule. Come out and welcome a mate back home! Stay tuned for more special updates to come.

Special Delaware Show Upcoming

2011-03-23T23:39:00.015+10:30

Didgeridoo!

2011-03-08T21:46:00.004+10:30

Have a look at this video from the band's recent CD release concert in South Australia. It's full on Didgeridoo!

Fringe Festival 2011

2011-02-23T00:18:00.013+10:30

It's a busy time about Adelaide during the Fringe Festival and mates from the US touring version of the band are in town to help out! Here's what's going for the next 11 days - love to see you at some of these special shows! Click the poster above for more info.

2/24 - The Exeter (Exeter)
2/25 - The Oriental (Norwood)
2/26 - Bay Bar Dos (Glenelg, afternoon show)
2/26 - Crown & Sceptre (Fringe Festival show)
2/27 - Seacliff Beach (Seacliff)
2/28 - The Jetty (Glenelg)
3/3 - The Haus (Hahndorf)
3/4 - Komodo (Fringe Festival show)
3/5 - Komodo (Fringe Festival show)
3/6 - Red Poles Winery (McLaren Vale)

New CD - First Single Released!

2011-01-08T06:14:00.038+10:30

"Windy Creek" - FREE download for our fans!

"Windy Creek" is now available as a single exclusively at Triple J, Australia's national radio station and for a limited time I've made it available directly to you. All we're asking in return is for you to have a listen and then leave a comment on the Triple J web site - and then tell all your friends! Click below to be taken to the download page:

"Stories For The Soul" will be released in Australia at our CD Launch Concert later this month, with worldwide release to follow soon.

New Eco-Friendly Organic Gear

2010-11-30T07:44:00.015+10:30

We've been revamping the on-line web store and are proud to be making a complete "green" transition. Our organic shirts feature several new designs to coincide with the upcoming CD release of "Stories For The Soul". There's heaps of other new merchandise available too so click below to check it all out. Cheers!

Fiji Tour

2010-10-27T00:48:00.008+10:30

Check out this two-page spread that appeared in the Fiji Times in anticipation of my tour there next month!
(Click the image for a full resolution view):

I am truly excited to be returning to my birthplace for this special tour. Read the Fiji Times articles here and here to find out more about my early childhood in Fiji.

Upcoming

2010-10-03T07:31:00.006+10:30

Hello Australia!

2010-09-24T02:17:00.006+09:30

Welcome back a mate who has been touring out of the country for nearly four months! There will be a heap of special shows this time around, including several mini-tours around the country as we continue to expand our horizons. And stay tuned for the release of the new CD, which has been in the works for nearly a year!

Freelancing

2010-08-31T08:03:00.010+09:30

Here I am filling in on acoustic bass for the fantastic Delmarva Big Band, a traditional 18-piece American Big Band. I think this must be Jim's attempt at keeping me musically honest(!) - plus they really needed a sub and we had a free night from the tour to make it happen. We performed at a quaint and lovely park in the seaside town of Ocean Pines, MD, USA.

Click on the above photo to see more pictures of this show! Besides Jim on trumpet you'll see Dean on the kit - he's also their regular drummer besides being my US touring drummer and percussionist.

Thanks Coconut Times!

2010-08-29T01:28:00.011+09:30

Please click the photo for a full size, readable representation:

The Coconut Times crew was out in style last night for the final full band show on the tour. They have been a major help in promoting our USA tour in this Atlantic resort area. Big cheers to Brenda and everybody else on the staff. See you on the next go around!

Wailers concert follow up

2010-08-18T03:48:00.010+09:30

Here's the follow on from this amazing concert. The Wailers were awesome. That's me with Al Anderson. Below are photos of our performance and a video excerpt of us performing my composition "Australia", to be included on the upcoming CD release.

Our group consisted of me, Jim Miller on flugelhorn, Dean Haemel on percussion, and Pam Miller providing backing vocals.

New tour show with the Wailers

2010-08-10T06:34:00.012+09:30

Greetings from the USA tour! Thanks heaps for all your support!!

On 8/10 I'll be opening for the Original Wailers at the Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach, DE. I'll be doing an enhanced version of my solo show which will include band mates Jim (trumpet), Dean (percussion) and Pam (backing vocals).

The show starts at 9:30 sharp. If you're in the area please come out. Cork concerts are the most amazing shows!

Promethean concert

2010-08-07T05:27:00.009+09:30

Rip It Up magazine was at the Promethean in Adelaide, Australia earlier this year for my concert with Chris Finnen.
Click this link or on the photo to see their entire coverage of the event. If you were there look for yourself in the photos!

USA Tour Interim Press Release

2010-08-04T23:57:00.014+09:30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jay Hoad Band USA Tour Arrives in Delaware for August Shows

Jay Hoad and his band will be bringing their brief USA tour to Delaware for three shows during the month of August, beginning with a performance at Dogfish Head in Rehoboth Beach this Saturday night, August 7.

Many Delawareans will recall the summer of 2007 when dreadlocked Australian Jay Hoad first arrived on the local scene performing his unique brand of world music. Fast forward to three years later following repeat tours of the USA, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Canada, a successful CD release and the creation of an independent record label, Walkabout Fish Records. The band passed on a 2009 USA tour while Hoad returned to Australia to record his upcoming second CD and further develop his multi-instrument solo show.

Fans attending the Delaware shows will hear the evolution of a gifted songwriter and talented musician as he furthers his sonic palette with new musical creations and an ever enlarging stable of unique instruments. The all original shows will feature selections from Hoad's acclaimed debut CD "Warmth In The White" as well as from his newly completed CD, which is to be released early this autumn.

In addition to the Dogfish Head show the band will be giving a free concert of Hoad's original music at Killens Pond State Park on August 13. On August 27 the band will perform for a unique one-off jazz and blues themed concert at Bethany Blues in Lewes as part of Sydey's Music Revival series.

Interested parties can visit www.jayhoadband.com for more details on the band and the upcoming shows.

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For more information about the tour or to schedule an interview with Mr. Hoad, please contact US manager Jim Miller at jmiller@walkaboutfish.com

USA tour update

2010-06-28T00:33:00.019+09:30

Having a fantastic time on the East Coast of America and making many new fans whilst performing heaps of solo shows as well as duo and trio shows with some of the U.S. Jay Hoad Band members; especially getting lots of assistance from my U.S. manager, Jim.
We're getting ready for our full band debut extravaganza a bit later this summer - stay tuned!

Press excerpt (edited) that accompanied this photo:
"...Jay is a most unusual musician as he plays a variety of instruments including guitar, lap steel Dulcimer, another lap steel on which his slide technique was superb, percussion, harmonica and an instrument native to his country, the didgeridoo. Keeping all that going while looping background parts and working a foot bass beat is just amazing. I heard him play with two members of his full band that he hooks up with when he’s in the States last Saturday at Davey Jones Locker Room. Jim Miller played trumpet and Dean Haemel played percussion. The full six-piece band includes these three plus full drums, sax and even a belly dancer. Jay will be playing all over the region in the next eight weeks so check jayhoadband.com or this paper for upcoming dates." (-the Coconut Times)

Skanky One Drop

2010-06-07T03:00:00.010+09:30

Click below for a slide show of the debut performance of a cool summer reggae project inspired and fronted by Jay:

You can check out Jay and the band every Monday night this summer at the Nalu Surf Bar in Dewey Beach and a few other choice spots.

Update -- about the name (some definitions):
One drop, in Jamaican music, refers to a style of playing the drums where the snare drum and bass drum are only hit on the third beat in 4/4 time. Reggae is based on a rhythmic style characterized by accents on the off-beat, known as the skank. Skanking is a form of rhythmic dance performed to reggae or ska music, characterized by bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands.

Documentary Video

2010-05-20T14:37:00.002+09:30

Studio Update

2010-04-14T23:18:00.001+09:30

Jay Hoad Band and Chris Finnen

2010-01-21T22:59:00.000+10:30

TOUR DOWN UNDER SHOW IN GOOLWA!!! THIS FRIDAY 11:45AM

2010-01-18T10:33:00.007+10:30

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be performing a benefit show for River Alert in conjunction with the Tour Down Under at the Goolwa Oval this Friday. I will be performing solo outside from 11:45am until 3pm. $10 from each CD sold will be donated to River Alert and saving our beautiful River Murray.

See you there!

Gigs in Vancouver, CANADA.

2009-11-07T08:24:00.005+10:30

Hi all!

Just wanted to let you know that the Canadian tour is going great; played at "Capone's Jazz Club" on Monday and at "On The Rise" last night (Wednesday). Great to be playing with some of the incredible Canadian musicians again! I am heading into the studio to record on my new friend Rick's album on the weekend and I will be at Capone's again this coming Monday if anyone wants to head out for a catch up.

Lots o love,
J

Off To Vancouver

2009-11-02T12:52:00.009+10:30

This is my first time out of Australia since we embarked on our homeland tour this past February. Heading out to CA for a little well-deserved R&R (rest and relaxation in this case) along with a bit of business as we lay the ground work to set up a North American tour sometime in the future - hopefully to include your town!

I'll be out here for 10+ days. Email me if you're in the area! Then we'll be right back at it full steam ahead with the ongoing Australian tour and new recording project. I'll update the calendar with lots of new shows just as soon as I return.

Cheers for now!

Singing Gallery next week!!!

2009-10-21T11:49:00.005+10:30

Hi again,
just wanted to let everyone know that tickets are almost sold out for next weekend's show with Chris Finnen. Please make sure you call John on 8555 5510 to book your tickets. It will be one to remember! See you there!

Studio Time!

2009-09-23T08:30:00.007+09:30

I spent last week at the Deep Blue Studios for Phase 1 of my new recording project and I'm very excited to share it with you! This album will also feature several awesome and accomplished Australian guest musicians. Have a look at these photos:

Phase 2 will be coming up shortly and I hope to have this project ready for distribution and in your hands soon!

Crown & Sceptre

2009-09-08T10:48:00.006+09:30

Thanks to everybody that came out to the Crown and Sceptre show last week! See if you can find yourself in these photos.

Don't forget the next full band show at Higher Ground this coming Friday. See you there!

Jay Hoad Band Back In Australia Next Friday!!

2009-08-18T11:40:00.011+09:30

Hi Everyone,

Well the word on the street is true!
Next Friday at the Crown and Sceptre in Adelaide, the Jay Hoad Band will be back together for their first show in Australia since the Fringe Festival. Doors open at 9pm - do not miss this very special show!
See you all there!

D Stomp Blues

2009-08-17T13:37:00.009+09:30

Have a look at this live performance of a new composition:

Family Song

2009-08-02T22:12:00.005+09:30

This is a performance of a brand new song called the "Family Song" from a very special show in South Australia a few weeks back. I was lucky enough to have Chris Finnen and Ralph Franke also featured on this track with me. This one goes out to all my family and friends around the globe. Cheers to you all!
J

Singing Gallery

2009-07-23T12:13:00.004+09:30

Slide show of photos from my show in McLaren Vale this past Saturday night with myself, Chris Finnen, Ralph Franke and Steve Brown.

Jay Hoad USA Tribute Show

2009-07-19T01:08:00.010+09:30

Jim sent this clip in from the tribute show in Rehoboth. It features his debut on my didgeridoo that I left behind in the states!

(please ignore the crazy cowbell dude in the background!)

Band Live

2009-07-13T13:40:00.014+09:30

Hi Everyone! I just got this footage from some of our shows in Australia earlier this year. Thought you might like to see...

Jay's Bass Solo

Jim's Trumpet Solo

Drumming

Birds from Silhouette..

2009-06-25T11:08:00.003+09:30

People are always asking me where I recorded the bird noises at the end of the track Silhouette from my last album. Well here it is!

Music Therapy this Sunday.... 2nd Session

2009-06-25T09:52:00.000+09:30

This Sunday, June 28, I will be performing my second Music Therapy show at Cafe Komodo.

This week I will be focusing on stimulating the Sacral chakra (second chakra) which is located around the stomach and represented by the colour Orange.

On a Physical side, Orange is known to be beneficial by often helping in cases of anemia, arthritis, diabetes and congestion of any kind. It is often used to break up mucous (great for anyone with a winter cold!) constipation and even calcium deposits.

On a mental and emotional side, lifting depression and bringing self confidence back to those with low self esteem are 2 common attributes of this "freeing" colour. It is also known to inspire mental enlightenment and new ideas without limitation.

Please come to relax and enjoy some of my unique compositions at 3pm this Sunday. Every few weeks following this second performance I will be returning to focus on the other chakras, using their relative colours and live music therapy performances to compliment the mind, body and soul. Please join us at Cafe Komodo as we explore the seven chakras of the human body.

Jay with Kangaroos!!!

2009-06-18T14:58:00.008+09:30

HI Everyone! Went on an adventure with some Kangaroos... thought you might like to see!

Shack Trip Day 3

2009-06-04T12:48:00.007+09:30

Today I just did a little lap steel jam for you all... enjoy!

Shack Trip Day 2

2009-06-03T10:19:00.009+09:30

Here are a couple of relaxing lap steel tunes...

This clip is filmed on a jetty that my family used to launch our boat from. Due to the drought, there is no longer any water left under the jetty. If you are more interested, please go back to "Day 1" of my shack trip where I take you for a walk around the river bed.

Shack Trip Day 1

2009-06-01T15:25:00.022+09:30

This is the first video of a series that I took last week when I went up to my family's shack to record for a few days. I loaded the car up with instruments, headed up the coast and stopped at some of my favorite surf breaks along the way. Please take the time to enjoy some of this beautiful scenery around South Australia with Jay as your tour guide!

You might even see some Kangaroos in this one!

In this one I take you to the place where I wrote the Song "Rat Race" and you can see the incredible effects of the drought for yourself, also check out some tasty seafood!

Stay tuned for day 2!!!

Welcome Video

2009-05-20T12:03:00.009+09:30

Hi everyone!!!
Please check out my first video.... there will be many more on the way so please check back here soon. I am off on an adventure and I will be back in a few days to tell you all about it!

Music Therapy

2009-05-17T03:34:00.015+09:30

As part of my solo tour I'll be giving a series of group music therapy performances at the Cafe Komodo here in Adelaide.

Music therapy is a form of complimentary medicine which also includes acupuncture, massage, yoga, aromatherapy and hypnosis as other examples. The goal of complimentary medicine is to balance the whole person - physically, mentally, and emotionally - while conventional medicine does its work. Music Therapy has helped to relieve physical and emotional symptoms, ease the side effects of conventional therapies, and improve quality of life.

In 2007 I began working and composing using my Music Therapy training in conjunction with a Massage Therapist, to create a very unique holistic healing center called “Healing With Harmony". I met with hundreds of clients and wrote individual, unique compositions for all of them.

Come and join me at Café Komodo at 3pm on Sunday afternoons to relax and enjoy some of these compositions and live performances.

Interested? Here are some links for further reading:
American Music Therapy Association
American Cancer Society on Music Therapy
Stanley Jordan (famous guitarist) and Music Therapy

First Post!

2009-05-16T02:04:00.000+09:30

Ok, this is kind of a test to see what I'm capable of doing. This video is a short segment from the band's recent performance at the Fringe Festival in Adelaide.

Looks pretty good! I'll be posting many more soon to come..