Phoenix, Ariz.-based singer/songwriter Jay Allan is continuously getting back to his roots. Whether they be musical, family, friends or that of his own adventurous heart and soul, Jay’s roots are what have brought him to where he is today. 

Jay has been performing music for his “Friendly Friends” for nearly 20 years and has made music his sole profession for the past 12. He has produced an impressive eight albums, multiple singles (and counting) with different musical projects, and performed countless shows and tours (local, national and international) including sharing the stage with some of his musical influences.

Jay has attracted a loyal following of friends and fans (his “Friendly Friends”) who he considers his extended family, and who he connects with through his performances and various creative endeavors. In addition to engaging with his fans at shows, Jay connects with his Friendly Friends on Patreon (patreon.com/jayallanmusic), where he shares aspects of his creative process through exclusive video and audio.

Jay’s joyful outlook on life and experience of continual growth and learning is reflected in his music and art. He combines heartfelt and memorable lyrics with genre-bending styles and melodies in his long list of ever-evolving original songs that tackle topics of joy, love, loss, gratitude and searching, often outlined with an insightful or humorous touch. 

Jay plays what is known to his fans as funky-folk, blues rock. Channeling honest passion and raw emotion through his own life and observations, he continues to gain fans and notoriety locally and nationally. While remaining true to his own roots, Jay often taps into and pays homage to such influences as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Black Crowes, and far too many artists and songwriters, old and new, to name. Jay relishes in the inspiration brought on by his favorite artists.

Jay Allan has been part of the recording and collaboration of eight albums with projects such as Jay Allan and The Uncommon Good, JTM3, Delcoa, Nameless Prophets, Jay and Ash, Rebus, and other local and national artists. Jay has performed in venues and festivals big and small in 30+ states across the United States as well as in Mexico, Costa Rica, and the British Virgin Islands. He has shared the studio and stage with notable acts including Michael Franti and Spearhead, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Martin Sexton, Tony Lucca, Ryan Montbleau, and many more. 

Jay finds peace and solace in playing at various memory centers and assisted living homes for those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; providing lessons in guitar and songwriting; and working with various charities and community benefits.

Jay has many upcoming releases planned both as a solo artist and with his current collaborative projects, JTM3 (jtm3band.com) and Jay Allan and The Uncommon Good. All of his upcoming shows and latest news can be found at jayallanmusic.com, and all of his music can be found wherever music is streamed (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). 

As Jay would say, “Until the next, much love and light my Friendly Friends!”