Statuesque songbird Valerie Jay was born and raised in Hull, county of Yorkshire, England.  The youngest of five children, Jay picked up the guitar at fifteen and founded her first band Skyline, performing her own material.  Drawing influences from great country performers such as Patsy Cline, Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and k.d. Lang, Jay fronted the hottest band on the country circuit, playing festivals and country music clubs all over England.

Backed by the Americanos, an impressive line up of Bay Area talent, this band is constantly breaking new ground.  Musical director/co-writer/bass guitarist Rob McCloskey makes his mark with innovative song arrangements, drummer Ken Owen adds a rock solid bottom end with impeccable tempos and dynamics.  Lead guitarist / pedal steel player Jeff Hanson effortlessly lends another dimension with his slick pickin’.  Rounding out the band is former Spinal Tap keyboard player (!) David Kaffinetti (Viv Savage).  The band is also thrilled to have steel guitarist Bobby Black guesting with them on occasion.