Most of us grew up in Hoboken.  When we were young, it was a gritty place, a home to hopeful immigrants.  At one time or another, our fathers, uncles and grandfathers worked the Hudson River docks; unloading tons of goods from all over the world.  It was grueling work, but they took whatever work they could to keep putting food on the table.  Some shipping companies would notify the local workforce of manpower needs by simply chalking a slate board that hung on River Street, indicating exactly how many groups, or AGangs@ would be needed to unload arriving freighters, and when they were scheduled for arrival B the signs often displayingY.@Two Gangs Monday@.

 Our first CD, AMiracle Mile@, is dedicated to those men and their families, who did the hard work, and dreamed the big dreamsYY

 The band=s second release, AIt=s Only Life@, takes a more fundamental approach.  Since we recorded it virtually Alive@ with little over-dubbing/tracking, it is a true and meaningful representation of our live shows.

 All the songs are about Love lost and found; about loneliness, romance and even those instances when we have to laugh to keep from going crazy.  Some are light and wistful B some are darker and questioning; the ancient, maddening dance of men and women, struggling to work things out.  Some of these songs are recent compositions, while others have been kicked around by the group for a generation or so.

JAY Baltimore aka Jay Fowlkes

      I was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ . I play keyboard, sing, songwriter, studio musician and performer. I was once a staff musician with the Apollo Theater. In my lifetime I have shared the same stage with Eddie Kendricks, Jerry Butler, Escorts and Soul Generation. The Manhattans recorded a song I wrote entitled; "You'd Better Believe It". Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers recorded a song I wrote entitled; "More Than You Realize". I played in an Old School Rap song entitled; “It's Life (You better Think Twice)". I am promoting my CD entitled; "Something's On My Mind". My CD may purchased by money order, made out to Jay Fowlkes at the above address for $15.00, that includes S/H. Please check out the other sites to hear the other songs. My style is contemporary, old school, R&B, alternative, hip hop. I have been in the background for a long time. I have something to say that will make a positive contribution to the Entertainment Industry.

973-220-3160 

Email:-jlf5934@yahoo.com  

My songs are on my URLs 

http://www.myspace.com/jaybaltimore  

http://www.garageband.com/artist/5934  

jlf5934.altpro.net  

JerseyMusic.com

   When you go to JerseyMusic.com. In the upper left hand corner click Jersey Bands, and then when you see the alphabetical order click J. Click view next 10 or 20 or whatever the next amount it says, until you come to Jay Baltimore.

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My Blog URL  

http://blog.myspace.com/jaybaltimore  

Thank You So Much For Your Support

JAY Baltimore