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Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano
- Denver, CO
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Looking for a crowd-pleasing entertainer for your next event? Jay Casmirri will treat your audience to amazing vocals, acoustic guitar and piano on favorites from the 70's to today. Jay is now playing around the Denver area after appearing at venues all over the Midwest, Arizona, Texas and Louisiana. The Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Steve Miller, Alex Clare, The Beatles, Oasis -- these are but a sampling of the selections that thrill audiences wherever Jay plays.
41 Reviews
We booked Jay for a Backyard 60th Birthday Party. Prior to the event, Jay was so quick to respond and answer any questions and work on a couple of special song requests. Upon arrival and as he was warming up on his guitar, we knew he was going to be perfect for our party. Our guests ranged from 20-somethings to a couple of 80 y.o.'s., and everyone just loved Jay's sound. Jay played a huge part in making our party a very special and memorable event.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay was absolutely spectacular performing for our block party! He showed up early to set up, was so kind, and had the whole block jamming! Our event was really elevated with his performance and we would absolutely have him back for any future events.
One Man Band
An amazing time had by all. Very talented. Great music selection and super easy to work with.
I asked Jay if he would MC the whole wedding reception instead of just play music. He nailed it! He helped keep us organized when we weren't.
Jay is great and did a wonderful job for us. Highly recommended.
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks, Randy. Your idea to have me MC, DJ and play live music made for a very fun night for me. You have a great group of friends and relatives, too! Thanks again for making me a part of your night!
Jay provided a beautifully blended mix of music for our Corporate Reception. Very professional and well-coordinated.
Singing Guitarist, Singing Pianist
We had Jay come to perform for us at The Pinery Country Club for one of our patio events. His performance was lovely with a wide selection of songs and he is SO talented. I had so many compliments from our members and wanted to know more about the artist. I strongly recommend booking Jay for your event!
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Pianist
Jay was great from the very first song to the last one - what a great play list! Received so many positive comments and enjoyed his music so much we wanted to keep him one more day!
One Man Band
Jay performed at my Wild, Wild West cocktail reception. He came with all of his own equipment and was extremely easy to work with! Would absolutely book him again when I'm back in the Denver area.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay played at a celebration of life for my dad and did an excellent job! He was professional, gracious and he's a great musician! His music is exactly what we wanted and I'm so grateful for Jay for helping to make it such a special day. I'd highly recommend Jay for your next event.
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Jay, the musician, was an absolute delight at my mom's 70th birthday celebration in our Denver backyard. His performance added a magical touch to the entire event, and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Jay not only played songs that resonated with everyone but also brought all the necessary equipment, including his piano, guitar, and microphone. His talent shone through as he effortlessly entertained our guests with a mix of melodies. What stood out was his willingness to take requests, making the evening even more special and interactive.
The music Jay provided played a significant role in setting the perfect mood and enhancing the ambiance of the entire event. It truly made my mom feel extra special on her big day. We are immensely grateful to Jay for his wonderful contribution, and we highly recommend him for any occasion.
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Rori, thanks so much for the glowing review! I truly enjoyed your whole group and you made me feel comfortable from the minute I arrived. Thanks for trusting me with such an important occasion.
Jay
5 stars! Jay was so easy to work with from the very beginning. He arrived right on time for set up and was ready to perform before the guest arrived. The only bad part was that I was so busy I didn't get to sit and enjoy the music the whole time. He was engaging and has a huge repetoire of songs, we will definitely hire him again.
Singing Pianist
Jay is wonderful! He was very responsive and easy to communicate with prior to booking. He was punctual and prepared for our event. He is a fun and talented musician that brought nothing but good vibes to our golf event! His setlist covers all genres and is appropriate for all ages. I would absolutely recommend Jay!
We had rain showers for a lot of our outdoor wedding, but I think all in all Jay played for about an hour (not the 4 hours I paid for) because of some electric power problems and then water damage. I wish he could have prepared a little better for the weather (tarps over the equipment? Rechargeable microphone or even a waterproof speaker?) or maybe just play an acoustic guitar and sing near the guests. And when I asked if he could learn to play “our song” by Jason Mraz I didn’t expect him to just play the recording.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Jennifer,
Your review title sums up my feelings as well. Yes, there was bad weather and it was disappointing. Referring to your original request for services on GigSalad, a tent was promised and the stage area was to be "with cover."
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Details: it will be outdoors near our house, with electricity and tent if needed.
Performance location: Outdoor (with cover)
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Yes, a tent was needed. Instead, I was provided 2 round patio umbrellas which did not at all cover the stage area and instead funneled much of the water directly into my piano once the harder rain started, and left my very expensive sound system out in the rain. There is no waterproof piano that I am aware of, or waterproof guitars or PA sound systems. There was also lightning, which is seriously life threatening when using electrified sound equipment in wet environs. I still don't know the extent of the damage to the equipment, because I want to give it as much time as possible to dry out before turning it back on.
As agreed, I arrived at 4:30 for setup and began playing at 6pm. I stopped at 7pm for your vows, after which the rain became worse and I had to begin to salvage the instruments and equipment. I was not able to leave the event until 9pm due to the continuing bad weather.
Despite all this, and despite the 2 star review for factors out of my control, I am asking GigSalad to refund $400 -- your entire balance less the deposit amount. I'm sorry your event did not go as planned.
Jay
Jay was on time and was set up and ready to go at the time we asked for. He went over and above with the music. We were very happy with Jay.
One Man Band
Jay provided music for a client appreciation dinner/barbecue. He hit all the right notes (pun intended) with his song selection, easy going personality and flexibility as we revised the schedule for the evening mid-dinner. We couldn't be happier.
Jay performed at an open house launching our new catering service. We had about 270 people in attendance and many stayed just to listen to Jay. His vocal classics were popular with lots of people singing along. His keyboard and guitar skills were impressive. Overall, he was the perfect performer for our event!
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay was great! On top of being a very talented musician, he worked with us to deliver exactly what we wanted. Jay was very responsive while we were planning the event. He arrived right on schedule and was very accommodating as we dealt with some challenging weather. Thank you, Jay.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay is a great performer and a pleasure to work with
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
It was a pleasure to meet you and to play for your guests at The Gaylord Rockies Resort. What a great venue, and your group was so gracious and appreciative. Thank you!
Wish the scale went to 6. Jay knocked it out of the park for the event. I heard tons and tons of attendees talking about how awesome the music was.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks so much for making me a part of your party! I truly enjoyed being with you all. What a fun bunch!
This gentleman was incredibly professional and showed up on time. I received compliments throughout the nights from our guys. I would highly recommend booking him!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks so much! What a nice group of people to play for!
Really loved Jay’s performance at my wife’s birthday. Everybody enjoyed his songs and he is a true professional. Would definitely recommend him for any event!
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks so much for choosing me for the party. You have a very gracious and sincerely nice group of friends and family!
Jay did an amazing job at our block party. Excellent! Everyone was really enjoying his music. We will have him play for us again.
One Man Band
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks for having me, Roberta. I really enjoyed meeting you all and playing for you. I do hope to see you again!
Really enjoyed having Jay open our HOA's first "mini fest" in our park. Our audience really enjoyed Jay's smooth voice, and he was a perfect way to kick off our three-performer event!
Singing Guitarist
Jay played my father‘s retirement party and he was a hit. I highly recommend him for any of your events!!!
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Great set list. Highly recommend you book!
Singing Guitarist
Jay is friendly, easy to work with and gave a great show! We would definitely recommend him! We had many, many positive comments and requests for his contact information. Jay was a big hit!
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay did a outstanding job and is very professional. I would recommend Jay for any event .
One Man Band
Jay was so great that I wished we would of booked him for the main show later in the evening. He is so versatile in his music and has such a joy to him! He was so awesome that I had to talk to him before leaving about doing a cocktail hour for my wedding this fall.
You won’t regret having Jay!
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
We hired Jay to play for a birthday event. Not only were his vocals and music great, he interacted fantastic with our guests. We would definitely hire him again, you will not be disappointed!
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
We had a great night listening and singing along to Jay. He has a great voice and the guitar added to the experience. Jay interacted with the group and was a perfect entertainment for my wife’s 40th Birthday Party.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Thanks, Ryan, you have a great group of friends. Thanks for making me part of your party!
Jay was fantastic for our holiday party at our house. Everyone loved him and he was great to work with! He has a wide range of music so I'm sure he can do whatever people want! We will definitely have him play again!
Singing Guitarist
"A Good Time Was Had By All" explains it well. Jay entertained at a private party that we attended Saturday. Even though we went for the friends, food and drink, Jay was the icing on the cake. His song selection, talent and ability to keep the small crowd engaged is everything you’d want. It was easy to see that he was enjoying it about as much as we were. Check out his play list. If that’s your kind of music, he’s your guy.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Very professional he can really play that keyboard a guitar and the voice was spot on
We will have him back for sure
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay was great for our Christmas party, played great mix of music, took requests and engaged the crowd. He was very professional. I would definitely recommend him!
One Man Band, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Jay is a true professional and an amazing singer. He is very talented and made our wedding memorable. Great vocals in addition to playing the piano and guitar. Cannot wait to hear him play again.
One Man Band
Response from Jay Casmirri - Vocals/Guitar/Piano:
Lisa - thanks so much for taking the time to review me, and for making me a part of your special day! I truly enjoyed playing for such a nice group!
It was perfect for what we needed at the time slot. Jay is a great guy and a very talented musician. Highly recommended!
Jay did our event and we could not have been more pleased. His demeanor, talent, song selection and overall experience was fantastic. We would certainly hire him again and would recommend you do the same.
Singing Guitarist
We were planning a 2 year Anniversary Party for Stork Orthodontics and were looking for some live music. I was very nervous to hire anyone because I wanted talent that everyone could enjoy and we could be proud of. Hiring Jay was the best thing we could have done. I received so many compliments and patients/parents kept asking for his name and information to hire him for their events. I was so sad when the event ended- I just wanted to listen to Jay sing/play some more. I would highly recommend you hire Jay. He is an awesome talent, has a great personality, is easy to work with, and worth your investment for entertainment.
Singing Guitarist
Jay was outstanding as he played for over 4 hours at the pine lake country club in Eldora April 11, 2014. He has a great voice and is very talented with the guitar and the key board. All he did was play and sing. He took one 10minute break. He did not self promote or try to be a wise guy. He was a real crowd pleaser, playing a great variety of 70s tunes. I booked him for another event this summer. He is very reasonable and all the guests were very impressed.
Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
We had Jay for a reception for our national sales meeting. He performed throughout the reception, and was very well received. Jay does a great job, and has the ability to perform many different styles of music, which is great for a group of different ages, backgrounds, etc. We enjoyed him so much, we had him perform at a different corporate reception also.
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Pianist, Singing Guitarist
I, as well as many others who attended my 30 year class reunion thouroughly enjoyed listening to the music and vocals Jay performed at our event. It made for a very nice environment for others to mingle and yet converse that evening. We also liked the selection of music he played as that brought back memories of our youth! Kudos to Jay!
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Pianist
The songs were good and he sings them very well.
Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1million
What to Expect
Jay Casmirri is an amazing singer, as well as playing great arrangements on guitar and piano on a wide range of songs that please a wide range of audiences. Sometimes a little bit rock, sometimes a little bit country, with tons of old favorites and some of the best new songs as well, just to be sure that everyone is happy. Full sound systems in several configurations included, along with stage lighting when needed. Just show Jay where to plug in, and he'll take care of the rest!
About
Jay Casmirri is a vocalist who accompanies himself on both guitar and piano (not at the same time!). He has an amazing voice, and plays songs that prove to be crowd-pleasers at every performance.
After almost 30 years of being a part of the Arizona music scene, Jay relocated to Des Moines, Iowa in 2012, then on to Denver in 2021. In Arizona, he fronted the popular duo "THE BLENDERZ" for 15 years. Prior to that, he provided lead vocals, guitar and piano to several valley bands, as well as soloing since 1980. Also a songwriter, Jay composed a song entitled "Let It Light Our Way" as a fundraiser for the Space Shuttle Childrens' Fund (which was used at the Challenger Memorial Visitor Center for many years) and wrote and engineered an original score for the independent film "WAR".
He has also written, performed and recorded numerous jingles and radio spots, including his recent writing and performance of a song for SEVEN CLANS CASINOS in Minnesota through his now-Denver-based creative company, Vivid Gray, Inc.
These days, Jay is dedicating more of his time to performing live music, and looks forward to meeting you at his next appearance around Colorado.
Additional Booking Notes
Jay is a very flexible performer and despite playing both piano and guitar, can set up in a very small space, or can cover 1,000 or more in an outdoor setting.
Services Offered
Set List
Current main playlist includes (but is not limited to):
A Love Song - Loggins & Messina
African Friend - Jimmy Buffett
Already Gone - Eagles
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
American Pie - Don McLean
Amie - Pure Prairie League
Ashes of Love - Desert Rose Band
Big Old Jet Airliner - Steve Miller
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Cadillac Ranch - Bruce Springstein
Close Your Eyes - James Taylor
Coconut - Harry Nilsson
Crazy Love - Poco
The Dance - Garth Brooks
Danny’s Song - Kenny Loggins
Defying Gravity - Jesse Winchester
Don't Pass Me By - Beatles
Fishin’ in the Dark - Dirt Band
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Get Back - Beatles
Glad All Over - Dave Clark Five
Good Riddance - Green Day
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Heart of the Matter - Don Henley
Horse with No Name - America
Hotel California - Eagles
I Shot the Sherriff - Eric Clapton
I’ve Just Seen a Face - Beatles
It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
Jack & Dianne - John Mellencamp
Keep Your Hands to Yourself - G Sats
LA Freeway - Jerry Jeff Walker
Landslide - Stevie Nicks
Last Train to Clarksville - Monkees
Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
Let Her Go - Hootie & the Blowfish
Louise - Bonnie Raitt
Lynda - Steve Wariner
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
Me & Julio - Paul Simon
Moon Shadow - Cat Stevens
My Maria - Brooks & Dunn/BW Stevenson
Muskrat Love - Willis Alan Ramsey
Needle & the Damage Done - Neil Young
Never Been to Spain - 3 Dog Night/H Axton
Old Tennessee - Dan Fogelberg
Peaceful, Easy Feeling - Eagles
Rain Medley - CCR
Real Good Way - James House
Red Ball Texas Flyer - J. Riopelle
Seven Bridges Road - Eagles
Small Town Saturday Night - Hal Ketchum
Southern Cross - Crosby, Stills, Nash
Sunshine Go Away Today - Jon Edwards
Story in Your Eyes - Moody Blues
Take It Easy - Eagles
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
That’ll Be the Day - Buddy Holly
Third Rate Romance - Rhythm Aces
Ventura Highway - America
Viola, An American Dream - Dirt Band
Wildfire - Michael Murphy
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot
Your Mamma Don’t Dance - Loggins & Messina
PIANO SELECTIONS:
Bennie & the Jets - Elton John
Candle in the Wind - Elton John
Cat’s in the Cradle - Harry Chapin
Daniel - Elton John
Desperado - Eagles
Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne
End of the Innocence - Don Henley
Home - Philip Philips
I Guess That’s Why They Call... - Elton John
Imagine - John Lennon
Oh Darlin - Beatles
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Rhythm of the Rain - Dan Fogelberg Version
Sad Songs Say So Much - Elton John
Shower the People - James Taylor
Take It To the Limit - Eagles
Take the Long Way Home - Supertramp
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Too Close - Alex Claire
Watchin’ the Wheels - John Lennon
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Your Song - Elton John
ORIGINALS:
Avon Calling
Be My Home
Can’t Hold Back
Cheatin is Too Nice a Word
Conscience
Doris
Hallmark Cards
Let It Light Our Way
Moldy Bowls
Somewhere Down the Line
Influences & Inspiration
The Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Steve Miller, Cat Stevens, Alex Clare, Dirt Band, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Kenny Loggins, and many more!
Setup Requirements
110v Power
Level Stage Area at least 8' square preferred