Jay Gilday, is a gifted guitarist, singer, tunesmith and riveting performer who engages with his artistry and between song stories and observations.

His first appearance at ROOTSANDBLUES will be at the Bright Side of the Road workshop hosted by Livingston Taylor early Saturday afternoon with a line-up that includes Alex Cuba and Irish Mythen. Jay will also join Dana for the Canadian Classics II Sunday afternoon with Braden Gates and Asani before making a three-song appearance on main stage prior to Alex Cuba closing ROOTSANDBLUES.