Pre-Order My New Album

"Home Is Where The Heart Is" is now nearly completely recorded but there is still much more work to be done! We are now working on getting the album mixed, mastered, pressed and out to the masses, complete with incredible artwork and more love than you could ever imagine!

I have been proudly committed to staying completely independent throughout my career, even co-founding Walkaboutfish Records to give us the platform to independently release my music. This album is no different, except that it's our biggest and most ambitious project ever, and that is why we are asking for your help to get it off the ground. Click to pre-order and then please look at some of the extra incentives we've made available for you to be a part of this special project. Expected release date in early May 2013. Cheers!

More Upcoming Festivals

Check back for full details and official announcements!

Upcoming Festivals

Two great festivals next month! First we'll be in VIC for the Anglesea Music Festival and then over to SA for the Fleurieu Folk Festival.

Click the links for more info and keep checking my Facebook Fan Page where I'll be posting updates. Sweet!

Tour Mania

What a year it has been so far! Here I am on a pit stop, airing out a few of my instruments while I get in a bit of down time as I head back to SA. If you've been following along with my Tour Schedule you'll know how full on it's been.

Thanks heaps for all your support - I have some exciting announcements to make about upcoming special tour events for me and my band. Stay tuned to this blog, my website and Facebook for all the latest info!

Battle of the Sexes!

On Monday at the BankSA Sea and Vines Festival, sport stars and media personalities will fight for the title of bottling champions at d’Arenberg.

Bringing the girl power is champion Aussie netballer from Australian Netball Diamonds Natalie Medhurst, GLAM Adelaide guru Kelly Noble and the victorious florist from My Kitchen Rules, Leigh Sexton.

Stepping up to represent the boys are talented musician Jay Hoad, foodie about town and My Kitchen Rules contestant Paul Wood and returning champion from last year, McLaren Vale local Darren Bradley.

Each team is joined by a member of the crowd, chosen on the day.... and it could be you! And don't forget to see the full Jay Hoad Band in performance at the Sea and Vines Festival on both Sunday and Monday. Cheers!

Live Broadcast From Fiji

Tune in and watch Jay perform live from Fiji, today May 18!
Concert begins at 8pm, Fiji local time (GMT + 12)
(That's 4am for the East Coast of the USA and 5:30pm in South Australia)

From WA to SA

Wow, what a great musical adventure over Western Australia! Hope to soon post a few video and photo highlights. Already planning a return tour to WA so stay tuned for details. Check out the updated tour schedule for my shows around South Australia this month. Also just found this video of Womadelaide highlights from Our World Today which I thought I'd share here for you.

Womadelaide Week!

We're looking forward to a swell time this coming weekend at Womadelaide, the premiere world music festival! We'll be all over the festival with the highlight being a performance by the full 7-piece Jay Hoad Band on Saturday at 3pm. Interested? Get your tickets HERE and come hang out with us.

UPDATE: View photos of our WOMAD performance HERE

Fringe Festival 2012

The full Jay Hoad Band will be in performance at the Spiegel Tent for the opening night of the Fringe Festival on February 24th!   GET TICKETS

And then stay tuned for a followup Fringe Festival show with the full band at the Crown & Sceptre on March 17th.  GET TICKETS

Gov Show Photos

While we await and prepare the next feature band shows at Womadelaide and the Fringe Festival have a look at these awesome photos from our annual concert at The Gov last month:

These photos are courtesy of Jes, RipItUp magazine and bjwok.com