Jay Powell

What you'll see is a smiling, friendly, warm personality who genuinely loves people and connects with them instantly! Look around the room and you'll see the surprise on people's faces after the show begins.

I take care of announcements, introductions, first dances (You can request recorded music for any of these and I will provide it!)

The first thing that seems to go through most people minds are,"This guy is REALLY good!".... While I prefer to be modest when it comes to complements, there is never a time this one doesn't come up. You will see that I work very hard at making an audience happy, and am a highly pro-level entertainer.

As the event moves along, the quality and variety of music stays at a pleasant level, giving your guests a memorable evening, and they will remember the evening that YOU just gave them!

At the age of 5 it was apparent what my future was going to be. I could imitate little (Jackson 5 era) Michael Jackson perfectly, which used to amuse my parents friends and make me a good party favor.
Spent my entire school career seeking out chorus classes, eventually leading me to higher profile choirs. At the age of 12 I began playing guitar because girls liked guitar guys. (Ok, I REALLY loved playing too!) This led me into playing in bands, but the whole time I always enjoyed playing an acoustic and singing.... I just never did it in front of anyone.
It took the wisdom of an older biker friend of mine to set my vision straight. I had been convinced by some really bad musicians that I had no talent at all. My friend, who I trusted completely, let me know that he had HEARD me when I thought I was alone. "Dude, I don't know who told you that you sucked, because I haven't heard a singer around here that can touch you!"
I was floored. I, even after earning regional and state awards as a singer in high school, had never been given a complement. That's all it took. I sought education in the field of performance.
As time moved on, I still played and sang in some GREAT bands, and got to do shows with such diverse artists from Percy Sledge to David Lee Roth, David Allen Coe, Bret Michaels, Ted Nugent, Overkill, Great White, Dokken, Molly Hatchet, Kix, Tantric, Hellyeah, Blue Oyster Cult and many others.
What I really enjoy doing is "wowing" people with my acoustic and singing. When playing shows it's always fun to talk to people that truly appreciate music.... I never fail to give the audience what they deserve: A great time. I'd appreciate being able to do that for your wedding or event!

I generally only require one outlet as a solo acoustic musician and DJ. If you have me outside please provide a cover for staging and equipment. I can provide lighting if needed. If I am using a band w/lighting I will need at least 3 outlets.