Momentum Series: Jay Collins & Northern Resistance

Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter Jay Collins has spent much of his career on stage with some of the most respected musicians in American roots and rock music. Along the way, he’s developed a sound of his own—blues-based rock driven by sharp horn lines, strong songwriting, and a band that knows how to groove.

Collins first came to wider attention touring with Gregg Allman, and later became part of the musical circle around Levon Helm in Woodstock, New York. He performed regularly at Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble Sessions and went on to join Helm’s touring band as a horn arranger and soloist, playing on recordings that earned Grammy Awards in the Americana category.

His musicianship has also brought him to stages with Donald Fagen of Steely Dan as part of The Dukes of September, alongside legendary performers Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs.

These days Collins leads his own band, The Northern Resistance, made up of some of the Hudson Valley’s finest young rock and roots musicians. Together they perform Collins’ original songs—music shaped by blues, rock, soul, and the deep traditions of American songwriting.

Collins also continues to perform with the Midnight Ramble Band, Amy Helm, and Little Feat, whose tours he has joined in recent years alongside the Midnight Ramble Horns.

SAMPLE SONG

At Caffè Lena, expect strong songs, soulful vocals, and first-rate musicianship from a band that plays with both power and precision.

This show is part of our Momentum Series, made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon, in honor of Thom O'Neil.

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