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Jay Pilzer--Traditional and Contemporary Folk Singer/Songwriter

    I have been playing and singing since I was a teenager.  I lived in Nashville for a decade and there became interested in song writing as I watched and listened to some of the best in the world perform their songs. Over the years, I have written hundreds of songs and performing them live have found those that have consistently entertained and/or informed. That to me is nearly as important to the process as the writing itself. Which songs have appealed to a wide range of audiences over time?

       I am an unabashed folkie. The songs of David Olney, Townes Van Zandt, Stan Rogers, David Mallett and many more have enriched my life and set a high bar which I strive to clear.

     I released a CD several years ago which has been well received and have continued writing.   I was able to have some great musicians contribute to the project. The CD is available through CD Baby. For some MP3s and more information on the CD, click on "Jay's CD".

    I am a retired professor of History, a guitar dealer (click on New Hope Guitar Traders if you are interested), and a Scuba Instructor.

    I perform because I enjoy it and it is necessary if my songs are to have life. I want to make a connection with an audience that combines reflection and a good time. The two are not mutually exclusive. Humor and some story telling are a significant part of my performing style. Click on "Jay Live" for a video and link to my YouTube channel.

    On February 11, 2010 I played the live broadcast of the "Blue Plate Special" on WDVX in Knoxville TN and I will be playing at the Celtic Cup coffee house in Tullahoma TN on April 10.

     I am interested in playing listening rooms or house concerts. I am listed on www.concertsinyourhome.com.

      I can be reached at (931) 433-1955 or via email at jpilzer@guildguy.com.

"Jay Pilzer brings a lot to the table. His knowledge of history and of people allow him to fill his songs with characters, good and evil, who play out the human drama before us. And Jay knows his way around a song. His roots are in folk but his outlook is fresh and often surprising. The tunes may sound simple but there is a depth to his music and lyrics that stands up even after many listenings." David Olney

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