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›››Saw you in Annapolis, the best darn show!! Loved it and can't wait to see you again. Rock on!
Annette Hanopole
Annapolis, Maryland
›››I convinced 3 of my friends to go with me to your show at the Ram's Head in Annapolis, MD. You blew the roof off! Marty, Howie and Sandy were as great as always, and Jay #3 is now Jay #1 as far as we're concerned. You are true entertainers and performers, as well as outstanding vocalists. Loved the stories, the history--but especially the songs. Fabulous show, had us singing in the car all the way home
Marge Kumaki
Silver Spring, Maryland
›››Just got back from Ram's Head in Annapolis and had to write a comment. I learned to play the guitar in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964. The first song I played was "She Cried". I wooed my date with that song in 1963 and we married the following year. Needless to say, we are still happily married and I still sang along with every word. One of the best shows I've ever seen and looking forward to see you again when you hit this area.
Irv Hamet
Baltimore, Maryland
›››Saw you at Rams Head in Annapolis in 2007 and 2008 and just adored both performances. Please come back in 2009!
Daryl Kaufman
Olney, Maryland
›››MY WIFE AND I JUST CAUGHT YOUR SHOW AT THE BOULTON CENTER IN BAYSHORE. YOU GUYS SHOT US BOTH BACK TO MURRAY THE K AND THE BKLYN PARAMOUNT OF OUR YOUTH. THE BEST TIME MACHINE EVER!SUPER SHOW ....
Bill Lutz
West Islip, New York
›››Thank you x 1,000,000+ for a great concert last evening in Bayshore. The only complaint being that the time went too fast. Every song was fabulous. What talent!!!!! I'm already thinking about the next one. Thank you again and welcome back. You're the BEST.
Terry Hartmann
Cutchogue, New York
›››Thanks for the Stearns Square concert in Springfield, MA. It was goose bump city where I was!
Eric Sutter
Springfield, Massachusetts
››› Welcome back, Jay and the Americans! Boy, did you guys rock! What a great way to start my summer. And, Jay #3, your #1 Jay now with that voice! Standing ovation from us all! Howie, Sandy, and Marty, good to see you're back in town, and Jay, well, welcome to the 'hood. Umm, I mean 'neighborhood'. I couldn't stay to meet you, but as you can see, headed for your web site at home. Love your new song, Little Senorita---my orders in! Best of luck to all of you, both professionally and personally.
-LINDA CRISCI
Richmond Hill, New York
››› We saw your show in Forest Park and were blown away. You guys are great. Jay #3 is terrific. When he sang Cara Mia I got goose bumps. Thank you for a wonderful evening I will never forget.
-ROSEMARY BODETTI
Woodhaven, New York
››› Just came in from your performance at the Forest Park Band shell in Woodhaven, NY. You were absolutely fantastic. The weather was great, the sound was outstanding and the entire show was such a delight. I enjoyed every single note that was sung. I applaud Jay and The Americans. Thank You xoxoxoxoxo
-DORIS C. RUGEN
Woodhaven, New York
››› SAW YOU PERFORM AT THE LILAC FESTIVAL, ROCHESTER, NY. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN AND SO ENTERTAINING!!!! LOVED IT SO MUCH. COME AGAIN.
-HELEN POLVINO
Pittsford, New York
››› Saw the show at the Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY 5/15. Wonderful, worth sitting in the rain. Jay #3 has a knockout voice. Thanks for the memories.
-Diane Marcus
West Henrietta, New York
››› Saw you last night at the Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY.... you guys were great!! Hope you release a CD with all the songs you performed! The only song that was missing was The Sun Aint Gonna Shine, wish I could have heard that one too. Jay #3 was perfect!
-Dan Kavanagh
LeRoy, New York
››› Just got home from the Rochester NY concert. Fantastic... I am so glad to have heard the group back together and playing great songs. Awesome. Jay #3 is super too. Glad to hear the group pay tribute to all the Jays...Keep it up and hope to go to another one of your gigs. Your website bios are very informative. Thanks again.
-David Johnston
Fairport, New York
››› I just recently saw for the very first time the show at the Monsignor Farrell High School on April 19th. I have to say I thought that the show was fantastic. I hope to see them really soon at a future show.
-Holly Vassaliko
Floral Park, New York
››› Saw you guys in SI last night, you were great, you rock!! Thanks
-Mary
Staten Island, New York
››› I have been to many live performances but the one y'all gave last Saturday @ the Newberry Opera House tops them all. I was seated center stage row two and couldn't have imagined how it could have been any better. Y'all did a fantastic job! Jay #3 and the original Americans took me back to the 60's. The vocal harmonies were just magic and the USA Band didn't miss a lick. Thanks for giving us a night to remember and please consider another booking in the Opera House. Wow, just Wow!
-Jim Ridge
Pomaria, South Carolina
››› I am just overwhelmed by the show in Newberry. I was and I remain one of your greatest fans. Last night took me back to a time when I was just a kid stealing every possible second to listen to Jay and the Americans. You all look great!
-Linda Truesdale
Camden, South Carolina
››› YOUR SHOW IN NEWBERRY,SC WAS FABULOUS.YOU MADE THE SHOW SO MUCH FUN FOR THE AUDIENCE,NOT ONLY WITH YOUR WONDERFUL MUSIC,BUT WITH THE INTERACTION YOU HAD AMONG YOURSELVES.YOU WERE INCREDIBLE!!! COME TO NEWBERRY AGAIN SOON
-Don Whitehead
Blythewood, South Carolina
››› Wow! Wonderful show tonight in Newberry SC. It was great getting to meet you guys in person and shake your hands. Hope you come to Newberry again! I'll be sitting in that front row again.
-Marty Zeller
McCormack, South Carolina
››› Yes, just returned from your show at Newberry opera house, the best performance we have seen there is its existence, hope you guys tour here next year, thanks for the great evening
-Alan and Dianne Hunnicutt
Newberry, South Carolina
››› My husband and I just returned home from your concert in Newberry, SC. We had a great time! We sat on the second row, which helped us to appreciate your individual nuances and personalities. My husband summed it all up very well with, "Those guys are a class act." The music, the venue, the stories, and the talent ... what a dynamic show! Keep the good times rolling!!!
-Katie Bradley
Greenwood, South Carolina
››› ...the concert was amazing. Thanks very much for one of the best concerts I have seen.
-Steve Preston
Albany, Georgia
››› Just got back from Clear Lake after seeing you guys perform and it was outstanding. Anyone who has not seen you perform live does not know what they are missing. It was also great fun visiting with all of you and I hope we can get you some booking here in Northwest Iowa. I will keep trying from my end. Take care and keep the music going.
-Tom Golden
Spencer, Iowa
››› Our friends and I attended another "50's in Febraury" weekend in Clear Lake. Your performance was the one I enjoyed out of all the acts! After hearing you guys and your amazing band, I knew the weekend was going to be the best yet! Thank you, thank you, thank you for continuing to make such wonderful music. Like fine wine, you guys are getting better as you (I should say "we") age! God bless you all.
-Julie and John McConaughey
La Crosse, Wisconsin
››› You made Clear Lake, Iowa Rock, at the Surf and the Brits Luncheon. Hope to see you again in Iowa.
-Sharon
Clear Lake, Iowa
››› You guys were AWESOME at the Surf. I'd never seen you live, but I was blown away. It was also great to hang out with you guys. I've got lots of great memories! :)
-Lindsey Chesen
Chicago, Illinois
››› Jay & the Americans :Just as I thought the night could not get much better Jay & the Americans took the stage and totally Wowed the entire surf it was like a sea of people singing dancing remembering the past as if was only yesterday.... Not only were they outstanding vocally but they took time to mingle with the people . They are truly entertainers!!!! They are wonderful and the people I talked to were just as impressed with them as I was.
-Julie Mullenbach
Austin, Minnesota
››› I flew out to Vegas just to see the NEW Jay and the Americans. It was worth every penny. The show was Fantastic. The guys are enjoying themselves on stage like kids and old friends do. BUT the best is the NEW JAY - WOW! Can he ever sing! I'm not old enough to have enjoyed them the first time around but I am so glad that I was able to see them this time. I'm looking forward to seeing them again and again in the future. It truly was A MAGIC MOMENT, that can ONLY happen IN AMERICA.
-Charise McCarthy
Chicago, Illinois
››› Thanks for a terrific show in Las Vegas. Loved the rock'n'roll history and loved your new Jay. Hope to get to see you again soon!
-Felice Solana
Beach, California
››› My wife and I went To Vegas this past week-end and saw one incredible show. I found out the day before that Jay Black was not the Jay in the band anymore. I was disappointed when I heard that but had already bought the tickets and the plane fare plus we loved the music you song in the 60's so we went. Needless to say it was one of the best "oldies" shows we have been to. We have been to over 100 in the past 20 years. "Jay Three" was fantastic as were the rest of you originals. Thanks for the memories we loved the show.
-Mike and Marilyn Ipsen
San Carlos, California
››› My wife and I caught the show tonight 1/13/08 at the Suncoast Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. The group packed the house 3 straight nights..we had a ball....can't wait until they return to Las Vegas in May.....Viva Jay and the Americans...
-Henry Poreda
Las Vegas, Nevada
››› We saw the show last night at the Suncoast and were blown away. We will see you every time you are back in town.
-Lynn Forkos
Las Vegas, Nevada
››› Hi to Jay and his Americans. Had a great time at the Mellon Arena Dec.07. Was a great thrill meeting all of you at the meet and greet before the show. Jay #3 was outstanding. Can't wait to see you all again the next time you are in the area. Thanks again!
-Lew and Marciene Hosler
Brownsville, Pennsylvania
››› Saw you guys at the oldies show in Pittsburgh. Couldn't believe how J.R. has nailed the original sound. You guys were head and shoulders above the other performers at the Mellon Arena show. Cara Mia wow!
-Jack Issi
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
››› Just saw you guys in Pittsburgh last night. You were fantastic. Hope you come back next year for the annual Christmas concert. Glad you're keeping the music alive.
-Steve Sisul
Washington, Pennsylvania
››› My husband bought me tickets to the 2007 Holiday Doo Wop concert at the Mellon Arena on December 7, 2007 and you were absolutely fabulous and I really enjoyed listening to your group
-Sandra Maxwell
Verona, Pennsylvania
››› I absolutely loved you guys at Feather Falls Casino on 1 Dec 07 in Oroville CA. You guys put on such a very entertaining show and so nostalgic. I can't wait to see you guys again in Las Vegas NV in May 08, when you will play again with Badfinger. Rick and I will be there to see you along with Brother Billy Davis from Badfinger. It is going to be a blast. Thanks again for a fantastic show.
-Rosalind and Rick Davis
Sacramento, California
››› Your show at Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, CA was the best!
-Thomas French
Glenn, California
››› Saw your show with Badfinger at the Feather Falls Casino 12-1-2007. Justed wanted to thank you for reminding me what it was like to be a kid again. You also scored a new fan, my husband. He had never heard of you, but knew your songs. Awesome to have you guys together again. Jay, Cara Mia and your Roy Orbison songs could not be any better. Loved the show.
-Corrine Davis
Rancho Cordova, California
››› GREAT SHOW AT THE RAMS HEAD IN ANNAPOLIS MD HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR BUYING MY PARENTS TICKETS FOR YOUR LAS VEGAS SHOW IN 2008.
-Cindy Cialkowski
Annapolis, Maryland
››› My husband Dave and I saw your show in Nice, CA at Robinson's Rancheria. First let me say it was an honor to 'share' the third floor with you :) but it was just a blast to watch you all preform on stage. You all are what American icons should be, talented, personable, and classy. Newer 'stars' in music should take the example that you bring to the art. My husband is still kicking himself, as he has nearly every single that Jay and the Americans released via radio station, as he was a 'disc jockey' in his youth, but he was thrilled to talk with all of you and get his signed CD. Blessings to all of you for reminding us all how much music shaped us in our youth, and makes us still feel youthful.
-Tracian Gibson
Lower Lake, California
››› We saw your show Friday night in Lakewood, New Jersey. Thank you for giving us such an enjoyable evening! It was wonderful to listen to the hits we so enjoyed when we were teenagers in the 1960's! Your request at the end of the concert, to keep the music alive by sharing it with our children, is something we have taken to heart. Have you thought of recording anything new as a group? Given your harmonies and Jay III's terrific voice, rock and roll and doo-wop might benefit from some fresh material! Please give it a thought.
-Richard Zalman and Family
Parlin, New Jersey
››› THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES AND SONGS LAST NIGHT IN LAKEWOOD, NJ. JUST GREAT.
-RALPH, MARATEA
Lakewood, New Jersey
››› We were at the show on Friday night at the Kent Stage. Fantastic, wonderful evening of songs and stories. We agree with other posts, hope you guys come back to NE Ohio again, we've been telling friends what a great show they missed.
-Bill & Betty Sepe
Hudson, Ohio
››› I saw the show at the Kent State Theater, Oct 5 2007 and it was fantastic. One of the best shows I have seen this year. I couldn't stay in my seat I had to get up and dance. Howie the chick magnet was great. Thanks guys for a fun evening and some wonderful memories!
-Denise Laird
Akron, Ohio
››› We saw your show in Kent, Ohio Friday night and it was fabulous!!!!!! Jay #3 was great, all of you guys were. Your band was really good too. Hope you come back to our area soon.
-Carol Gostlin
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
››› I saw the group at Sellersville 2 nights ago. They were great. Jay three is terrific!
-Michael Puhak
Sellersville, Pennsylvania
››› My husband and I saw you last night in Sellersville, Pa. I was sitting at one of the front tables. You guys were awesome! Oh, and geez, I must of had a brain freeze that I couldn't answer your trivia question about the two songs that each have the same 5 word phrase. Since they are my two favorite songs! Old age setting in I guess!
-Elaine Steskal
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
››› Saw J&A last night in Springfield, Ma. before 5,000+ at an outdoor concert. Having been a fan of Jay #2 I never thought Jay#3 could come close vocally. Boy-was I wrong! He has an incredible voice and of course the original Americans sounded great as well. Their harmonies are the best. I don't know if they read these comments but I was the one who brought the Live at the Cafe Wha album cover which they so kindly signed. Met them all before the show and they are a great bunch of guys. I hope that they can perform some of their other songs like Living Above Your Head, You Ain't As Hip, What's The Use and so many more GREAT album cuts. It was a special night and can't wait to see them again soon. You should book the Cabaret Room at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut if you can. Good Luck !!
-Art Rickless
Long Meadow, Massachusetts
››› Wonderful concert in Springfield MA 9/20/07. I was amazed to hear that the new Jay sounds so much like and better than Jay #2. I am a big fan of Jay #1 also, having seen him in VT in 2004 and 2005. You guys are all awesome!
-Peter Sullivan
Northampton, Massachusetts
››› We attended your performance in Calgary on Sept 15 and had a fabulous evening. It was fun to sing along to the songs we danced to in our teens. Jay #3 has a fabulous voice (and personality!)...he sings Cara Mia better than the previous Jay! We hope to see you all again sometime!
-Georgia Lee
Calgary, Alberta
››› What a walk down memory lane. I can still remember sitting in the audience in front of the grandstand at the Regina Exhibition over 40 years ago listening to your great vocals. Nothing has changed. It all came back on Fri Sept 14th at Casino Regina. Jay # 3 fits the group like a glove. Keep up the good work.
-Bill Massier
Yorkton, Canada
››› An outstanding concert. Without doubt the best vocal performance of any top name band now or past. Thanks for treating us to your music.
-Mike Bertrand
Winnipeg, Manitoba
››› A buddy and I saw J and A's at the Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ. We've both always enjoyed them and what a great show they put on! The new J is fantastic and probably sings all the songs better than J#2 could now. Great songs, great performance, great show, we had a blast!
-Glenn
Ocean City, New Jersey
››› Saw your show Friday night at in Norwalk Ct. My ribs are so sore from my girlfriend elbowing me to stop singing along with every song! I've been sing your tunes all weekend long. What a great show!!
-Jim Fransen
Shelton, Connecticut
››› Saw the group in Ocean City, NJ this past weekend and they were great. In fact they were awesome and received many standing ovations. they are back and better than ever. Can't wait to see them again. Still have their album autographed from 1966.
-Al Makowski
Cinnaminson, New Jersey
››› Saw the new Jay-and the Americans last night at the Ocean City Music Pier and just like all the other comments I just read-they were fantastic. Had such a great evening (front row seats) lucky me. Can't wait to see them again.
-Diane Perrin
Seaville, New Jersey
››› OMG! I saw your show on Sept 8 in Ocean City, NJ...all I can say is OMG! You guys are wonderful, I can't wait to see you all again. Thanks for bringing back all those great memories.
-Jackie Dundon
Earlville, Pennsylvania
››› My husband and I were thrilled at your performance last night on the Ocean City Music Pier. Jay III had big shoes to fill and came through big time!!
-Geri Davis
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
››› I saw you perform yesterday in ocean city nj and i thought your performance was outstanding. i'd love to see you perform again the next time you are in the area.
-Ronald Felder
Sewell, New Jersey
››› We recently saw the group at Foxwoods. What a great show. The new Jay is great, wonderful voice. The Americans were great also. What a great night!!
-Annette Gambucci
Waterbury, Connecticut
››› My husband and I sat front row in Foxwoods on 6/26 and were transported back in time. I couldn't stop singing, smiling and dancing in my seat. You were wonderful!! Best of all, you sang my all time favorite...'Walking in the Rain'!!!
-Pam Pasake
Stanhope, New Jersey
››› My wife and I saw you guys at Foxwoods on the 25th of June, and we think you guys were great. I bought a CD picture and Tee Shirt. I Hope to see you guys again. We loved your songs.
-Dennis Bushelon
Massapequa, New York
››› What an amazing turn of events. It's great to see you guy's out and about. I'm still playing some of Marty's great songs. And seeing you at this point in our lives is great because, I remember when from the JATA days. Good luck.
-Mark Stevens
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
››› I was at the performance of Jay and The Americans last Saturday night at The Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield Connecticut, I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic show we saw!!!!Jay R is terrific, His voice is the BEST yet. Jay R has a gifted and very warm approach with the audience that sets a most pleasing tone to the whole show. Sandy, Howie and Marty put forth one terrific performance and their many, many "inside stories" of the old days were just GREAT!! We wish you and the "new" Jay and the rest of the boys all the best we will be attending additional shows soon. We bought one of the CDs and I haven't stopped listening to "Cara Mia" in my car for the last 3 days...Jay R does it very very well.
Regards to all,
Jack Flaherty
››› Saw Jay And The Americans last night in Ct. and all I can say is, WOW!!!
They put on a great show and Jay Reincke was spectacular, hitting all the notes and had a great on-stage charisma. The guys looked and sounded great and performed everything from all their hits to favorites and influences. The audience loved every part of the long 2 hour show, and gave them numerous standing ovations. Can't wait to see them again
-Vincent
New York
››› WOW!! I love Jay and the Americans and I have to say that although I miss the other Jay for sentimental reasons this one sounds as good as the first one. I’m one of those types who reads liner notes and I love all of the other Americans especially on Capture the Moment and my favorite song Living above Your Head those should have been much bigger hits. Long live Jay and the Americans!!
-Colleen Settles
Frederick, Maryland
››› Seen the show at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake,Fantastic We have been going to the Buddy Holly Tribute for over 10 years,this may have been the best performance we have ever seen. Let me know if you guys ever get back to Iowa
-Don Olson
Story City, Iowa
››› I grew up in the East coast truly enjoying the music of Jay and the Americans. I saw Jay Black at the Broward Center,Fl. for his 65th Birthday show. I was so disappointed in the quality of his show. The beautiful voice I had heard through the years was not the same on stage that night. I also flew out to Clear Lake to hear Jay and the Americans. What a show! The new Jay with the Americans were outstanding
-Lynn from
Farmington, Connecticut
››› WOW! WHAT A VOICE! I can't wait to see the new Jay (Jay #3) again. He is O U T S T A N D I N G!!! I enjoyed the show in Clear Lake, Iowa tremendously. I hope they will be on tour in my area soon so that I can bring all my friends If you have not heard the new Jay - don't walk, RUN to his next performance.
-Charise, AOL
››› WOW--the new Jay and the Americans are AWESOME. I saw them at the Surf Ballroom in Iowa last Friday. What a voice! Jay #3 is the best Jay. We cant wait to see them again singing all the songs that we love. They signed autographs for hours and were very nice. Glad they're back!
-Cheryl, AOL
››› Jay and the Americans are back and better than ever. Great performance at Clear Lake, Iowa.
Cara Mia was the best ever. The new Jay is fantastic.
-Howard, AOL
››› Jay and the Americans are the best ever. This new Jay is better then the original. His voice is just outstanding and his Cara Mia in unbelievable. Great job in Iowa, cant wait to see them again!!!!
-Carol
Naperville, Illinois
››› Saw the new version of Jay and the Americans in Iowa. The new Jay is incredible. I couldnt believe how good his voice is much better then the original.I am going to see the band as often as possible."Cara Mia" outstanding even the original Jay could not sing that song as great as this new Jay does it!!!!!!
-Dan
Naperville, Ilinois
››› My husband and I saw the new Jay and the Americans band in Iowa. They sounded incredible, there voices were outstanding. It sounded just like the original songs. I can't wait to see them again in the near future. I had chills when Jay #3 sang Cara Mia.
-Audree
Palos Park, Illinois
››› I saw Jay and the Americans in Iowa with that new guy, Johnny Star. He is by far the best Jay ever! I have been following the old group for years, and with this new Jay, they are way better than before.
-Jason
New York, New York
››› I saw the New Jay and The Americans in Iowa this past weekend at the Surf Ballroom. They were absolutely fantastic. The new Jay is amazing. I closed my eyes and it brought me back to the good old days. The original Americans were better than ever. I did not realize how much the Americans brought to the show. It has been a long time since they were with Jay Black. This new reincarnation is the REAL DEAL.
-Long time fan
from New York, New York
››› I saw you guys in Clear Lake...FANTASTIC! I can't WAIT to see you perform again...and again...and again! CONGRATULATIONS to the new Jay and to The Americans for getting back together...it's LONG overdue!
-Terry and Maryann
Marion, Iowa
››› Great to have you guys back in action. I grew up on your music. been a fan for a long time, new Jay is awesome. Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago
-Ellie Eddy
Elgin, Illinois
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