TESTIMONIALS
“I’m just a wee guy fae the schemes that picked up a guitar back in the day and started battering oot tunes ‘coz I couldnae dae anything else & didnae fancy continuing diggin’ the road singing in the pissin’ rain for the rest of my life, up to my eyes in muck”– j
“These last couple gigs of the year in Glasgow were ones I’ll never forget, the last wee while I’d lost the will to do this shit, I’d started questioning why we sacrifice so much, money, time with loved ones, sanity! Ha To run around in cars n vans, sleep on floors in unfamiliar places to jump on a stage where sometimes we feel so vulnerable it almost breaks you down in an industry full c*nts n sheep with no soul. This weekend those questions were answered, I’ve shared the stage with some of the best people I’ve ever met this year, @mickhargan @andymcbride_ @jhart201, @rockycantanese @13crowes @kateekross, all fighting their own battles and all up there singing what they need to sing for their own reasons, I’m a lucky man. This man @mrjaymathy has been going through some shit lately and to be in that room when he got up there for the first time in a very long time was something I’ll remember for the rest of my life, I was genuinely moved to tears! I truly believe he’s one of the best singers on this planet (best vocal to come outa Scotland since Frankie Miller).
Keep fighting the good fight brother we’re all here for ya! 🖤”
— Cammy Black of 13 Crowes
“This man has been going through some shit lately and to be in that room when he got up there for the first time in a very long time was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life, I was genuinely moved to tears! I truly believe he’s one of the best singers on the planet (best vocal to come outa Scotland since Frankie Miller). Keep fighting the good fight brother we’re all here for ya! 🖤”
— Cammy Black of 13 Crowes
“Thanks for thinking of us for your music. Had a listen – great stuff!”
— John Reed, Director of Catalogue, Cherry Red Records
“Much more is on the way / Sounding good / Looking forward to the rest…”
— Mark Fisher, XTC Limelight (fanzine / blog / podcast)
“Thanks to Jay The Mighty Roadflower for asking me in to record, those years ago, with such fabulous line-up of players. A real education to play with these guys and Gary Lucas from Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band and Jeff Buckley. Many happy memories and glad you’re getting this out and about Jay. Love and luck. Jimbo ❤️”
— Jim McDermott, drums (Del Amitri / Simple Minds / Deacon Blue / Hipsway / Kevin McDermott Orchestra)
“Keep doing what you’re doing Jay, it’s great! Love Jimbo ❤️”
— Jim McDermott
“One of the loveliest guys you’re ever likely to meet. Decent taste in bass players too I might add.”
— Tetra Fletch, Bassist (The Seahorses / Chris Helme Solo)
Lockdown 2020 collaboration praise
“Check this great vocal performance from my good friend Jay Themightyroadflower accompanied by none other than Jeff Buckley’s guitarist, Gary Lucas. Wish I could sing like our Jay. Kuh.”
— Andy Watts (The Lisbön Treaty / former drummer, The Seahorses)
“Ah Jay Themightyroadflower does his bit for lockdown in support of Rock The Hospice, with a bit of comedy and a performance with Gary Lucas of a rather lovely song. Jay has a fab voice and Gary is a stellar guitarist so it all works :)”
— Stuart Anthony
“😂😂😂 Get yer eyes and ears roon this! My musical brother in arms and fellow filthy rascal Jay Themightyroadflower singing accompanied by Gary Lucas for Rock The Hospice. Jamie shouldn’t be allowed access to video editing software, 😂 some banter, but MOST importantly, some chanter! ❤️🤘👌”
— Mark Rooney, Singer-Songwriter
“A stunning song from one of Scotland’s best vocalists, and someone I was lucky to hear live numerous times.”
— Graeme Campbell, Singer-Songwriter / Guitarist
“My good pal and legend Jay Themightyroadflower with another legend Gary Lucas of Jeff Buckley and Captain Beefheart. This was recorded in lockdown from Hamilton Scotland to NYC 🖤 🎸🎸”
— David Devine (former bassist / live arranger: Calvin Harris / founder: Rock The Hospice)
Praise for ‘Scarecrow’ feat. Gary Lucas
“Oooooft – by chance, I’ve encountered this blinder of a track by the superb Jay Themightyroadflower! Where did this come from?? Christy almighty – have a listen.”
— John Elliot, Singer-Songwriter / Guitarist (Vintage Apollos / Mick Hargan)
“Hey you can quote me — An absolute delight working in Glasgow with the brilliant, formidable and as yet un-discovered singer/ songwriter Jay Mathy. With his friends producer/ engineer Andy Miller/ David Lang at the controls. The two day sessions were a joy for me as Jay had written an impressive amount of top-shelf art-songs not in any usual “bag” or groove — he has his own rugged individualistic voice that can traverse the distance between a whisper and a scream with ease and he forges his own path with his songs — some really catchy and hook-laden, others pastoral, brooding and confessional, all essentially joyous celebrations of life and above all, love located in time and space that can only be thought of as exploratory. Like Jeff Buckley’s songs were exploratory — definitely not the usual run of the mill pop fodder. It was really bracing for me to spend time with these two adding my guitar flourishes where requested, and I think we hit many magical notes during a very illuminated time together. The trips to the outlying countryside were magical also, we visited ancient castles and appropriately enough explored David Livingston’s old digs. I can’t wait to hear the final mixes!!”
— Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley co-writer / Captain Beefheart guitarist / internationally renowned solo artist / Gods & Monsters bandleader)
“Legendary leftfield guitarist” — The Guardian
“One of the hundred greatest living guitarists” — Classic Rock
“Impressive top-shelf art-songs”
“Plays guitar like Salvador Dali paints” — The New York Times
“Has his own rugged individualistic voice that can traverse the distance between a whisper and a scream with ease” — American Songwriter Magazine.
“Adventurous sounds and ambitious intentions” — American Songwriter Magazine.
“A phenomenal guitarist” — Bruce Springsteen.
“Some really catchy and hook-laden, others pastoral, brooding and confessional, all essentially joyous celebrations of life and above all, love located in time and space that can only be thought of as exploratory. Like Jeff Buckley’s songs were exploratory — definitely not the usual run of the mill pop fodder.”
“Guitarist of 1000 ideas” — The New York Times.
“Restless energy and imagination” — Uncut
“Extraordinary” — Mojo
“A modern guitar miracle” — David Fricke,
Rolling Stone (on Jeff Buckley’s title track)
“Our song made #394 in Rolling Stone’s top 500 songs of all time list” — Duane N. Rubadeau
“Go, Jay! Best of luck, buddy.”
— Dave Gregory, XTC / Dukes Of Stratosphear
“Dave Gregory was XTC’s musical glue, the guy who always found the perfect part to play.” — Mark Caro, CaroPopcast
“He’s got it all that fella, the perfect fit for the band, he’s an arranger, an ornamentor, he doesn’t cook the basic cake, he’s one of the world’s best icing chefs.”
— Andy Partridge, XTC Singer-Songwriter / Guitarist
“Great material.”
— Roger Joseph Manning Jr (Jellyfish / Imperial Drag / Beck / The Lickerish Quartet / Morrissey)
Drummer Matt Johnson
“Interesting moments, keeping expectation suspended, peak listening. Excellent singing and guitar playing. A rocking track!” (about Pavlov’s Faithful)
“This song is awesome” (about ‘My Life Has Dreamed You Here To Me’)
“Free To Run: awesome track, great vocal, really a cool song”
Drummer Steve White
“Really digging these tunes Jay, let’s begin again! Is something else man! What a banger.”
“Sounding boss mate!! Just the thing to cheer up a Saturday morning!!”
“Sounding good my man!”
Bassist Tim Smith
“All the songs are great”
“Loving your voice, and the moodiness of these songs”
“Always a pleasure, and very cool tune!”
“Another fab song”
“Very cool song again”
“LOVE the tune!”
“My favorite song of yours so far! PS: Matt Johnson’s drums are AMAZING!”
“Very cool song!”
“Cool song, and Matt killed it as per usual!!”
“Always happy to play on your awesome songs.”
“Wish I could sing like our Jay”
“Jay is a fantastic singer.”
— Stuart Anthony, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, collaborator of American Poet Larry Beckett (Tim Buckley)
Praise for ‘The Obstacle Leads The Way’
“Go, Jay! Can’t believe a year has passed since I recorded this. Best of luck, buddy.”
— Dave Gregory, XTC/Dukes Of Stratosphear
“I LOVE it! Dave Gregory sounds amazing on it.”
— Tim Smith, Jellyfish / Umajets / Noel Gallagher / Finn Bros / Sheryl Crow / The Lickerish Quartet
“Great song / Give it a listen.”
— Larry Queen, Editor/Executive Producer SonicPathways, Music Features Writer, New York Post
“DIG BIG.”
— Gregg Bendian, The Progcast Podcast (Todd Rundgren)
“Now that’s a tune and a half. I have to say, that’s an epic single from Jay The Mighty Roadflower, & he’s not the only one on it – it features two musical legends.”
— Ronnie McGhie, Presenter, Pulse Community Radio 98.4
“Wow! The track is amazing… and you can tell DG’s guitar! It’s now stuck in my head… I think you’re all going to love this ❤️❤️❤️”
— Terry Arnett, Drummer of ‘Fossil Fools’ XTC Tribute
“Jay is a fantastic singer and has worked with Gary Lucas for starters. His current musical outing features legendary musicians Mike Garson, David Bowie’s Piano-Man, & Dave Gregory, guitarist of XTC/Dukes Of Stratosphear.”
— Stuart Anthony
“Get this round your ear holes! Class from Jay Themightyroadflower.”
— Mark Rooney, Singer-Songwriter (The Filthy Rascals)
“Cracking new track from my pal Jay Themightyroadflower. Nip across to Bandcamp and give it a download.”
“The awesome Jay The Mighty Roadflower. Mighty talented, incredibly supportive of other artists, and a thoroughly nice bloke to boot! Go check him out.”
— Scott Ashworth, No 1 Americana/Country Singer-Songwriter
“Jay The Mighty Roadflower is probably the best and most diverse songwriter I know. Please go give his new track a spin and let him know what you think! Thank you.”
— Mick Muir of Duo Mick N Phil (No 1 Americana/Country Singer-Songwriter)
XTC fans say:
“Guest guitars from Dave Gregory on The Obstacle Leads The Way by Jay Themightyroadflower who says ‘much more’ is on the way / Sounding good / Looking forward to the rest…”
— Mark Fisher, XTC Limelight
“Wow! The track is amazing… and you can tell DG’s guitar! It’s now stuck in my head… might play this a lot more during the day! I think you’re all going to love this, Jay Themightyroadflower with Dave Gregory and Mike Garson ❤️❤️❤️”
— Terry Arnett, Drummer of ‘Fossil Fools’ XTC Tribute
“I LOVE it! Dave Gregory sounds amazing on it.”
— Tim Smith, Jellyfish
“Some friends just released this great song on Bandcamp. Give it a listen. It’s Jay Themightyroadflower, and features Dave Gregory (XTC) on guitar and Mike Garson (Bowie, St. Vincent, etc).”
— Larry Queen
“‘The Obstacle Leads The Way’ an amazing song and a great voice! Very strong!”
— Alvaro Ortega, Spain (XTC promo video animator)
“DIG BIG.”
— Gregg Bendian, The Progcast Podcast (Todd Rundgren)
“Dave Gregory is brilliant.”
— Jim Temple, Blue Factory Band
“Great track!”
— Mike Smith, London
“Brilliant track.”
— Ray Hill, Kilmarnock
“Absolutely ❤️ I’ve this song.”
— Steve Roies, US
“Like ‘Syd Barrett’, ‘Big Star’, ‘Generation X’; He’s like a fat Brian Wilson! (laughter)”