Long Island based Singer-Songwriter Jay Scott has been polishing his songs over the past ten years through regular live performances from New York area to California.  In 2008 he released his first solo album on Paradiddle Records, Homegrown, recorded live in front of a packed audience at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts “Live in the Lobby” concert series. He is currently putting the finishing touches on his new EP, Life in a Hurry.

Having grown up playing upright bass and saxophone, Scott attended the Crane School of music in upstate New York for a year before returning home to Long Island.  In 2000 he started playing guitar, singing and writing songs.  Before long he found himself playing all over Long Island, New York City and a year in California as part of two successful bands -  Square1 and later Simple Citizen.  In 2004, he began to write and perform as a solo artist - sometimes alone and sometimes with a band. He resisted the temptation to form a cover band, though the opportunities to perform live on Long Island are much more numerous for cover bands than they are for original musicians.  “I have found that when I perform my own songs”, Scott said, “There is always at least one person who comes to talk with me after the set and offers enthusiastic comments about the songs and the sound.  This has encouraged me to continue on the path as an original artist”

During this time, Jay fell in love, got married, bought a house and by April 2010 was the father of three children.  While living the life of a family man and homeowner, and working two jobs, Jay Scott continues to write songs, rehearse, and perform at times that fit into his schedule. His audience continues to grow, with successful performances at venues from Manhattan to the Hamptons and air play at local radio stations in the northeast. His current band includes Chris P. Cauley on Drums, Dan Bolze on Bass and Sean Virag on lead guitar

JAY SCOTT IN THE NEWS

Patchogue Patch - Local Musician Releases Second Album 

LONG ISLAND PULSE JULY 2010

‘An Evening for Marcelo’s Mom’ A Show of Support and Community Unity

Jay Scott Headlines Benefit For Accessible Playground
Musicians Unite for Shorefront Park Fundraiser

A truly Homegrown talent
Patchogue resident releases live album recorded at Patchogue Theatre

Patchogue Resident to Release CD
Jay Scott’s first album, recorded at Patchogue Theatre, ready for debut

Patchogue’s music scene comes alive - May 1, 2008
Musicians and fans find home in local venues

Local records record live - January 3, 2008
Patchogue native Jay Scott to record at Patchogue Theatre

Fighting the good fight - October 11, 2007
Local singer-songwriter balances family, home and work and keeps making music

From Le Cri du Coyote magazine in France 

    “The father of one gears his music around events in his life. Gripping lyrics run the gamut from waiting for true love to betrayal by a close friend. Catchy melodies hold a strong blues feel, but are mildly seasoned with a down home county warmth that helps convey the sincerity of each song.
    But, it is Mr. Scott’s rich voice of gritty satin, which makes his music instantly compelling. Although born and raised on Long Island, his deep, raspy tone is pure Delta blues in origin, and is as intoxicating as southern whiskey.”

By Jennett Meriden Russell, The Press of Manorville & The Moriches - available 1/4/08