Jay Nash is the epitome of the modern-day independent musician. He writes songs in the new American tradition drawing influences from folk, jazz, blues and good old fashioned rock n roll. Jay has just recently released one of his most important recorded undertakings yet. His latest album is appropriately named, The Things You Think You Need. It features fellow artists Sara Bareilles, and David Immergluck and Charlie Gillingham of Counting Crows. It was released independently (we like that) on iTunes and reached #22 on the rock chart (the only indie album in the top 100). Jay is now singing his heart out and on the road for another long stint. We met Jay through friends a number of year ago and have enjoyed many a beer (and music) with him at company parties to Toad events.