Jay Michaels is a talented and well respected performer of Harp Music. He plays both the Traditional Gaelic Wire-Strung Harp (Cláirseach) and the Nylon-Strung Folk Harp. He specializes in Early Music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras, and Ancient Celtic Airs and Ballads.  He has also arranged modern Music for the Harp by artist such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Sting.

Jay Michaels currently performs as a Soloist, and with his wife Abby as the duo The Harper and The Minstrel. Jay has been featured at venues throughout New England, and has performed in many other parts of the country including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, Florida, Arizona and California.

Jay has been composing and recording music since the early 90's. He has many instrumental pieces licensed to film/TV libraries. His Music has appeared on several Television programs including the NBC series "Parenthood", Fox's "Lie To Me" and the HBO Series "Hung". He has also recorded and produced music for a Childrens' IPhone App.

Jays fluid style and passionate playing have earned him praise from both audiences and fellow musicians alike. When appearing at Renaissance and Medieval Festivals he is a charming and engaging street performer.

In addition to recording eight CD's with The Harper and The Minstrel, Jay has recorded a Solo Celtic Harp CD Something the Elf Said, and has released a New Age Harp album Opening The Harp Chakra. He is planning to release a new Harp CD in 2012 Featuring Early Music.

His CD's with The Harper and The Minstrel have received favorable reviews from Renaissance, Celtic Beat, Faerie, Motif and South Coast  Magazines, and the Celtic Website Celtophilia. Click here to read CD reviews

Jay Michaels is a member of BMI and The International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen.

CLICK HERE To listen to samples of the Solo Harp Music of Jay Michaels

Click Here to listen to examples of the Solo Harp Music of Jay Michaels

Jay Michaels is available to perform at Private Functions, Concerts, Renaissance & Medieval Festivals, Weddings and other Special Events.

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