Celtic Harper Jay Michaels currently performs as a Soloist, and with his wife Abby as the duo The Harper and The Minstrel. Jay has been featured at venues throughout New England, and has performed in many other parts of the country including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, Florida, Arizona and California. Jay has been composing and recording music for many years. His New Age Harp instrumental "Opening The Harp Chakra" was placed on the NBC series "Parenthood" and on Fox's "Lie To Me". He has also recorded and produced music for a Childrens' IPhone App. Jays musical range includes tunes from the Renaissance, Baroque and Medieval eras, Ancient and Modern Celtic Airs Ambient New Age and songs by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Sting. Jays fluid style and passionate playing have earned him praise from both audiences and fellow musicians alike. In addition to recording eight CD's with The Harper and The Minstrel, Jay has recorded a Solo Celtic Harp CD Something the Elf Said, and has released a New Age Harp album Opening The Harp Chakra. His CD's with The Harper and The Minstrel have received favorable reviews from Renaissance, Celtic Beat, Faerie, Motif and South Coast Magazines, and the Celtic Website Celtophilia.com Jay Michaels is a member of BMI and The International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen.