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Jay Mathes

About Me

Jay Mathes is a performing songwriter. It's as simple and as complicated as that. His music is often compared with Counting Crows' stirring melodies, John Mayer's intricate guitar, Switchfoot's contemplative lyrics, and Sister Hazel's spirited live shows. Mathes reminds us of why we love music.

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Member Since: 22/04/2005
Band Website: http://jaymathes.com
Band Members: YouTube Vlog
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Sounds Like: Matt Wertz, Mute Math, Anberlin, Mae, Jimmy Eat World, Sister Hazel, Guster, Ben Harper, U2, John Mayer, Matchbox 20, Jars of Clay, Third Eye Blind
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New Vlog Post

New video posted here: http://youtube.com/jaymathesmusic and here: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=578216587647 Vlog: Upcoming Show, Glimmer Share and Download Jay Mathes prom...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:48:00 GMT

The Unique Chicago Music Industry

There's a great article about this here:http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/music/node/16539T he Chicago music scene is uniquely Chicago's because here, artists aren't pursuing record deals or publis...
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 10:07:00 GMT

A New Band to Check Out

After you check out the recordings from my new album, Glimmer, check out these guys: http://www.myspace.com/wearemosquitofleet.  Pretty excellent stuff going on there.  I'm really looking forward to s...
Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:00 GMT

Security Questions on Facebook

You know that Facebook is beginning to go the way of MySpace when everytime you want to make a comment, you have to enter a captcha phrase. Yes, it is true.  Today, I entered my first-ever captcha phr...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:05:00 GMT

Glimmer Initial Mixes Complete

I just finished up the initial mixes for Glimmer last night.  I'm reallyhappy with how everything is sounding.  I'll be sitting on therecordings for a week, then doing a final mix this coming weekend....
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Baseball Season Already

Yes,it is true. I am a baseball fan. And to anyone who has a problem withit, or says that it's boring, I have one response for you: well beforethe first American football player was in diapers, pitche...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:02:00 GMT

Wearing a Retainer at Age 26

"Yes," is the answer. I went to the dentist a few weeks ago - just fora regular check-up and cleaning, and it conveniently coincided with theweek I chipped a tooth. Yeah. I wasn't doing anything crazy...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Grapefruit Stitched Up

In high school, when my grandmother lived with us, I used to eat agrapefruit for breakfast on my way to school.  My grandma liked them,so I thought I'd give them a shot.  I liked them.  I thought it p...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Pushing the Envelope

I just received an email from a buddy of mine who owns a studio inVilla Park.  He has the next two weeks available, and he's willing tobook me at a super-discounted price for mixing.  The only problem...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:01:00 GMT

Now Producing!

If you haven't heard, in the last few, months I've just started to produce andrecord music for other, local artists. If you are looking for a cozyspace to record you and your band in, and if you're in...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:47:00 GMT