Jay Trainer combines thick, prolific guitar riffs and stark
lyricism, while drawing on the traditions of funk, rock, blues, and
psychedelia to craft a modern classic. The singer/songwriter possesses a
unique ability to effortlessly negotiate tone and volume, moving from a
quiet, almost jazzy tone to a booming thunder at any given moment. The
effect calls to mind the masters of several genres of rock music.
To achieve this, Trainer pulls from his roots: blues revivalists,
folksy protest songs, classic songwriters and classic rockers like Jimi
Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and The Allman Brothers Band. But the aspect that
grabs both music lovers and critics is the additional elements ranging
from the likes of Jeff Beck to Jeff Buckley. His unique combination
of genre-defying compositions and free-form jams have been causing a
stir in the local Bay Area scene.
Having shared the stage with national acts including North
Mississippi All Stars, legendary guitarist Dickey Betts, Robert Walter’s
20th Congress (founding member of The Greyboy Allstars), Eric McFadden
(former touring member of George Clinton’s P-Funk All Stars), Cowboy
Mouth and Vinyl, Jay Trainer has created a new foothold in the West
Coast music scene with a rare combination of infectious backbeats and
guitar driven grooves.
The live show is what Trainer is known for. His performances are
raw, personal and uninhibited. It is clear from his latest EP, simply
titled Jay Trainer Band, that he has brought this same energy to the
studio. Tracks like “Miss You Well” and “As The World Burns Down”
capture the emotion and expression of his live performance. Tracks like
“Maybe I’m Wrong” and “Run” show Trainer’s ability to use the studio
like an additional member of the band. A veteran of countless recording
sessions, his “get it in the first take” approach has paid off and is
bringing back a great sense of honesty to Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Additional Info: Jay Trainer is also the founder and
an active member of Artfulchange, a social action network that uses the
power of art and music to help raise awareness for environmental
causes. Artfulchange is run by
Trainer and several local Bay Area artists from San Francisco who are
working closely with several local organizations on issues such as
sustainable living, global warming and wildlife conservation. Please
visit www.artfulchange.org to learn more about how you can use your passion for the arts to make a difference.
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