Upcoming Shows:

Portugalia Open Mic
Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00AM
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Open Mic

Portugalia
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Solo Gig



Website Updates:


6/27/2008: Jefferson Jay is appearing on Fox 6 Friday morning

Jefferson Jay is appearing on Fox6's San Diego Living at 9:00AM Friday morning, June 27 to promote Saturday's 24 Hours of Free Music festival at Portugalia and his new album 'Red'. This is Channel Six in San Diego from 9:00AM-10:00AM.

6/18/2008: 24 Hours of Free Music - LINEUP POSTED!

Music Lineup for 24 Hours of Free Music

After Hours Electronic Lounge
2:00-6:00 Red Sonya and Friends

Wake Up and Listen: Brunch with Blowski
6:00-6:50 Blowski
6:55-7:25 Mac Mac
7:30-7:55 Jeff Dewine
8:00-8:25 Marty Cowles
8:30-8:55 Richard Romero
9:00-9:25 Steve Keaney
9:30-9:50 Jack Davidson
9:55-10:20 Soulicious
10:25- 10:50 Doug McCarron
10:55-11:20 Paul Yancey Trio
11:30-11:55 Chuck Walker Trio

Acoustic Afternoon
12:00-12:25 Eric Weiss
12:30-12:55 Jillian Doty
1:00-1:25 Wes Davis
1:30-1:55 Robin Lee
2:00-2:25 Philly B
2:25-2:50 Melissa Eisler
2:55-3:20 Justin Mills
3:20-3:45 Clifford
3:45-4:10 Don Truesdail
4:10- 4:35 Bunny B. Brown
4:35-5:00 Alan Silva
5:00-5:25 Beer Money

Dynamic Dinner
5:30-5:55 Hugh Gaskins
6:00-6:25 Rick Felan
6:30-6:55 Jesse Johnson
7:00-7:25 Jason Burleson
7:30-8:00 Mary Dolan
8:10-8:40 Rob Deez

The Grand Finale
8:50-9:25 The Chimney Fish
9:40-10:15 Cory Wilkins Band
10:25-10:55 Destructo Bunny
11:05-11:50 Jefferson Jay Band
12:00-12:45 Sene Africa
12:50-1:25 (E)MiNDS
1:30-2:00 Jam Session

6/18/2008: 24 Hours of Free Music - More Sweet Information

70 MUSICIANS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT 24 HOURS OF FREE MUSIC EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ENJOY THE VARIETY OF MUSICAL TALENT AT JEFFERSON JAY’S 24 HOURS OF FREE MUSIC. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, 2AM-2AM ON JUNE 28 IN OCEAN BEACH, SAN DIEGO. Ocean Beach, CA -- As if the OB street fair isn’t good enough reason to head over to Ocean Beach on a summer Saturday, here’s another good motive: 24 hours of free music. Some music lovers will break the law to get a few minutes of free music. On June 28, you don’t have to. Jefferson Jay’s 24 Hours of Free Music event will feature 70 musicians from all genres -- rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop, acoustic songwriters, and more -- with something for every taste. The show begins at 2AM on Saturday, June 28 and ends with a jam session at 2AM on Sunday morning, May 29. This one-of-a-kind music marathon will showcase a diverse array of unique personalities, local talent, and musical styles -- including blues, country, alternative, funk, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, world music, pop, jazz, and hip-hop. With an incredible breadth of performers, a round-the-clock schedule, and an inclusive environment -- this is going to be an experience unparalleled in San Diego County. “With the quality of artists we’ve assembled, I am confident everyone will find a new favorite musician to enjoy right here in town,” said event organizer Jefferson Jay. “We’ve got a strong lineup of diverse music all day long for FREE. How can anyone argue with that?” And the schedule is prolonged enough to outlast even the most lengthy of work shifts, so there’s no good reason to miss out. Artists scheduled to perform include Sene Africa, Jefferson Jay Band, Destructo Bunny, Mary Dolan, Cory Wilkins Band, Hugh Gaskins, Robin Lee, Rob Deez, Wes Davis, Justin Mills, Don Truesdail, Melissa Eisler, Philly B, Jillian Doty, Clifford, Alan Silva, Bunny B. Brown, Jesse Johnson, The Chimney Fish, (E)MiNDS, Richard Romero, Doug McCarron, Blowski, Chuck Walker Trio, Paul Yancey Trio, Eric Weiss, Rick Felan, Jason Burleson, Beer Money, Soulicious, Jack Davidson, Jeff Dewine, Steve Keaney, Marty Cowles, Mac Mac, and Red Sonya & Friends. 24 Hours will bring together musicians and audiences who usually enjoy their music in different places and ways. Players and fans of the coffeehouse, rock, and dance scenes who don’t always get to interact, will make new friends and discover new music together from 2AM to sunrise, to 2AM again. “We want everybody to be included. Our goal is to build rapport between local musicians and the greater community,” said event organizer and founder Jefferson Jay, who also is a music teacher in San Diego. So head over to Portugalia, located at 4839 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach, for this original event. Music will begin on Saturday at 2 a.m. (also known as Friday night) and play until 2 a.m. Sunday morning (a.k.a. Saturday night) during the 29th Annual OB Street Fair on June 28. Arrive early and stay late at Jefferson Jay's 24 Hours of Free Music.

5/31/2008: 24 Hours of Free Music - Portugalia, June 28, 2008

The third installment of Jefferson Jay's 24 Hours of Free Music will be held at Portugalia in Ocean Beach on Sat. June 28th. Featuring Rock, pop, jazz, hip hop, world music and acoustic songwriters. 24 Hours of Free Music is a festival any San Diegan can enjoy. Music will begin at 2am, Saturday Morning (or late night Friday, if you wish) and continue until 2 am, Sunday morning (late night Saturday). Portugalia is a fine Portuguese/Brazilian restaurant located at 3839 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach, San Diego. June 28th is also the day of the Ocean Beach Street Fair, so arrive early and stay late at Jefferson Jay's 24 Hours of Free Music.

4/6/2008: Red Musician Credits

Jefferson Jay - Vocals, Guitars Damon Stoll - 6-string Bass Nico Gutierrez - Drums, Percussion, and Steel Pan Jr. "The Soul Man" Fos - Guiro Sean Leahy - Lead Guitar, "Spreadin' the Word", "The Happy Side Spencer Katzman - Lead Guitar,"Frontman" "Wailin'" Bryan Whelan - Lead Guitar, "Cat Strays" Ryan Bartell - Guitars, Lead Guitar, "Do You Feel Free?" J. Kipling Forde - Synthesizers, "Cat Strays", "A Day" The Jefferson Jay Hornblowers - Isaac Tubb -Trumpet, Peter August - Saxophone, Andy Geib - Trombone, "The Red Season", "Ralph Ralph", "Season of the Mind", "Cat Strays" Horns Arranged by Isaac Tubb

4/6/2008: "Red" Side One Lyrics Posted on Lyrics Page

Links to the lyrics for the first six songs of Red are now available on the Lyrics page. Side Two of the album's lyrics will be posted soon.

4/6/2008: Red Thank Yous

The Jefferson Jay Band would like to thank everybody who helped make our CD Release weekend so much fun. Specifically, we thank Matt Reischling, Clifford, Destructo Bunny, Cory Wilkins, El Olio Wolof, Rademacher, Betsy, and everyone at Portugalia for their great work. Jefferson Jay would like to thank all the musicians who contributed their time and talents to the "Red" album. Jefferson also thanks Lisa Bottorff, John Warner, Alissa Logan, Phillip and Sunshine Palmejar, Sam Maez, Cousin Ralph, Valery, Jimmy Ruelas, Maggie Pan, Rahmeen Stary, Spencer Katzman, Peter Nairn, and SDSU's graduate history department 2001-2008 for their inspiration and other contributions to the "Red" album. Enormous eternal gratitude to God, Tony, Kip, Nico, Damon, and Angel.

2/21/2008: Jefferson Jay Band TONIGHT at Portugalia

The new Jefferson Jay CD “Red” will be out soon and tonight, we will be playing at Portugalia with some wonderful friends. The show starts at 7PM and the Jefferson Jay Band will be playing at 9. Thursday, February 21 Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107 Jefferson Jay Band Pick-Up Girl Philly B Wes Davis Pistol Pete Jefferson Jay and the Soul Man 7PM-12MID $5 after 9PM The Open Mic continues at Portugalia every Tuesday night at 9 and is going great. Peace to you. Jefferson www.jeffersonjay.com

1/31/2008: Jefferson and The Soul Man Tonight at Portugalia

Jefferson Jay and The Soul Man, Jr. Fos, will be playing tonight from 7 to 9PM at Portugalia in Ocean Beach. Portugalia serves fine Portuguese/Brazilian food and is a lovely place to dine in Ocean Beach. Special guests include Justin Mills and Clifford. Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave. SD, CA 92107 7PM to 9PM Tonight Peace

1/7/2008: The Clifford's Birthday Music Festival - January 1

JeffersonJay.com is proud to announce the newest addition to the world of San Diego Music Festivals, The Clifford's Birthday Music Festival, January 17, 2008 at Portugalia. Portugalia is a Portuguese/Brazilian restaurant in beautiful Ocean Beach, 4839 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107. Eleven amazing original acts of all shapes, sizes, colors, cultures, and creeds gather to honor, The Greatest of All Time, Clifford (the Big Red Dog). Clifford's infectious spirit, catchy melodies, pyrotechnics, and unequivocal support for local musicians have helped him achieve cult status among San Diego's underground acoustic elite. Come wish Clifford a happy birthday and enjoy 11 original acts including The Jefferson Jay Band, Sene Afrika, Cafe Moliendo, Robin Lee, Clifford and many more, January 17 at Portugalia.

7/31/2007: Jefferson Solo Acoustic Gig - Wed @5PM

Jefferson Jay will be playing a solo acoustic gig at the Ocean Beach Farmer's Market at the corner of Newport Ave. and Bacon St. (92107) this Wednesday, August 1 at 5:00PM. The show is all ages and will go for about an hour. You are all invited

2/9/2007: $2 Tuesdays at Portugalia Open Mic

Every Tuesday Night Jefferson Jay's Portugalia Open Mic Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107 9:00 PM-11:30PM FREE

1/31/2007: Whisky A Go Go Show Tomorrow Night!

Jefferson Jay Band headlines at the Whisky A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Thursday Feb. 1, 2007. The show starts @ 9:45pm sharp - don't miss it.
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