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Upright bass, Drums.ABOUT
Jay is a nigh-inexhaustible fount of creative spirit. Based in Southern California (Los Angeles and Orange County), he fronts a six-piece pop band called The MOODS (.themoods), plays guitar with the Jennifer Project, has a love for Fender Telecasters (and an enthusiastic interest in guitars in general), and is a freelance graphic/web designer.
He has written three full-length albums, and is the recipient of the Rock City News Outstanding Songwriter of 2007 award. With The MOODS and the Jennifer Project, Jay has played in LA/OC venues such as the Viper Room, the Plush Lounge at the Key Club, the Foundation Room at the Sunset Strip House of Blues, Club Fais Do Do, the Blue Cafe, and the Puka Bar
Always looking for new projects, Jay is currently looking to collaborate with other artists.
- Online at .about.me/jayafrica
- Music/Designs at .wix/transplantasian/jayafrica
- Contact: jay(at)themoods(dot)net
- Screen name:
- Jay Africa
- Member since:
- May 14 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 9
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Other:
- Intermediate
- Lead Guitar:
- Beginner
- Bass Guitar:
- Beginner
- Keyboard:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC GUITARS: Fender Telecaster, Danelectro '59 Dano reissue, Danelectro Danoblaster, RJ Guitars thinline Tele
ACOUSTIC GUITARS: Michael Kelly Arena Shadow, Fender Telecoustic
AMPS: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 1x12, Marshall AS50D (acoustic/keyboard amp)
GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS: Digital Reverb, Tremolo, Acoustic Simulator, Super Overdrive, Hyper Fuzz, Turbo Distortion, Dynamic Wah, Loop Station, Flanger, Vibrato
OTHER EQUIPMENT: Alesis QS6.1, Yamaha DX-7, melodica, assorted hand percussion, Shure SM58 and stand
HOME RECORDING: Windows-based PC running MixCraft 5, input via M-Audio Fast Track; also proficient in Audacity (Windows) and GarageBand (Mac OS)