Jay Wilton is a singer, songwriter, lyricist & performer who has been playing music since he was 8 years of age. Jay plays piano, drums and guitar, has accompanied DJ’s live and offers a diverse mix of styles both ambient and relaxing for restaurant or private events, or energetic and uplifting music for concerts, pubs & clubs. Jay has MC’d for weddings and delivered a speech at a DA gathering and often plays charities events. Jay is passionate about his music having a positive impact.

Apart from band work Jay also performs as a solo musicians playing restaurant gigs playing and performing some of the old jazz classics such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. He does a wonderful Lo-Fi set where he plays guitar and sings over backing tracks. Jay is perfect for venues or events looking for an ambient and relaxing atmosphere.

Musical History: Jay signed his first record deal at age 20 (2008) to Red Flag Records and released three singles that played and charted on campus radios & MK89 (DSTv) with his band, The Cavalier.

The Cavalier toured the country and played for three years in a row at the world renowned  Oppikoppi Festival, playing alongside international artists such as The Ataris (America), Fuzigish and Crash Car Burn to name a few. Post Covid, the band reformed with Jay and the drummer and have been touring the country as of July 2022.

Jay has played with many musicians and bands during his career and is fluent in a multitude of styles. He recently joined an 80’s cover group, ‘Hey Now Hey Now’, fronted by ex-drummer Danny De Wet of Wonderboom and Petit Cheval. “Hey Now Hey Now’ had played countrywide at Barnyard Theatres, Sun City & Lusito Land.

Some artists Jay has worked with include:

  • –  Wayne Hussey (The Mission) UK
  • –  Ashton Nyte (The Awakening) USA
  • –  Paul (Guitarist of The Parlotones) SA
  • –  The Ataris USA
  • –  Fokofpoliesiekar SA
  • –  Jack Parow SA
  • –  The Narrow SA