About Jake:
I have been loving and singing music since before I could talk. I attribute any capacity I have for singing to my upbringing in a home where music was seamlessly woven into life, and many of the words spoken were set to music. I was highly influenced by the music of my parent's era, the 60s and 70s (beginning with the Beach Boys in my grade school years) As a middle-schooler, I rummaged through record collections around the house, and as a high school student I spent hours at thrift stores assembling a vast (and affordable) music collection. At 12, I abandoned piano lessons for the guitar because it served as a much more effective compliment to my voice and taste in music (I have always consider myself less an instrumentalist and more a singer). My interest and talent for performing the music I love has provided me over 15 years of active performing experience. This has included performing in bands, trios, duets, and as a solo artist. I have played hundreds of weddings, parties and business functions and have maintained steady engagements in cafes and restaurants in the past. My years of deep interest in music have afforded me a broad and rich repertoire of songs (more than a thousand). My prime audience is lovers of 60s and 70s rock, folk and easy listening. Whether I'm the show or the background music, chances are I will fit the bill!
For those of you out there considering to have Jake come and be your guest for an evening, I highly recommend his talents. I have known Jake for many years, played in a few giggs with him and for a short time even lived with him during our college days. His breadth and depth of music with entertain everyone and at the end of the night you will be wanting more. He is a fun loving easy going guy that has musical talent exuding from him. You will love your time with Jake.
ReplyDeleteJake's performance at our inaugural Lane County Parks Celebration was simply inspiring! His interaction with the crowd, variety of nostalgic music, and amazing talents were the key elements to making our event a success! We recommend Jake for any occassion and can't wait to have him come perform for us again soon.
ReplyDeleteDave Stockdale - Sr. Parks Analyst, Lane County Parks