Jay & The Americans - Cara Mia

Taken at the Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD on July 5, 2009, we see why Jay Reincke, the third Jay to head up this group (succeeding Jay #1, Jay Traynor, and Jay #2, Jay Black), was chosen. His rendition of "Cara Mia" is just as good as, or even BETTER than, the original sung by Jay Black. The other three members --- Marty Sanders on acoustic guitar, Howie Kane (a.k.a. "Chick Magnet," as he was known as early on in his career), standing on Jay's right, and Sandy Deanne, at the far end --- prove that they still have what it takes to deliver perfect harmony (they ain't too shabby singing lead, either!) If you get a chance, GO SEE THEM! I guarantee you'll be completely satisfied and entertained! (I've seen them there three times already!)
Visit the group's website at: www.jayandtheamericans.com.

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[MrLasider]

Jay #3 Reinkie while possesing a powerful voice conveys none of the velvet smoothness that Jay Black brought to this song ..sorry not even close

[fanofgenesis]

@MrLasider "All we are saying.... is 'Give Reincke a chance!'"

[DooWoppOh]

I am going to see Jay And The Americans & The Buckinghams are the LaPorte County Fair LaPorte Indiana on July 23. Then again...Jay And The Americans & The Asssociation on Veterans Day Nov 11 at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium Columbus Ohio.

[fanofgenesis]

@DooWoppOh All three acts are SENSATIONAL! I've seen 'em all and highly recommend everyone does! Have fun!

[sixitiesking]

Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony And The Imperials, Shirley Alston Reeves, Fred Paris and The Five satins, The Bronx wanderers are all on stage at TD Bank Arts Center Sewell NJ on May 23.

[fanofgenesis]

@sixitiesking Wow! Great lineup! Enjoy the show! And kudos to JATA for their heartfelt dedication to the late, great Johnny Maestro!

[bobwoo100]

I sorry meant to say Reinkie can not match "the voice"

[bobwoo100]

Reinkie does well for trying to cover Jay Black but no one can ever match Jay Black and even in his 70's Jay Black can still perform and sound great, would like to see Reinkie in his 70's trying the same. I give Reinkie kodos but he can match "the voice"

[rocmaven]

Jay And The Americans on tour in 2011; May 21 Monterey Rock N Rod Fest Monterey

CA; June 18 Beacon Theatre NY NY; June 30 Cooper River Park Pennsauken NJ; July 9 Alys Stephens PAC Birmingham AL; July 23 Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA; Aug 10 Hot August Nights Reno NV; Aug 11,12,13 Iowa State Fair

Des Moines, IA; Aug 20 Fishermans Feast Boston MA; Sept 24 Cannery Casino Las Vegas, NV; Sept 28 Harrah's Ak Cin Casino Maricopa AZ; Oct 8 Municipal Auditorium Morganton NC; Oct 15 Proctors.

[DFbighair]

It irritates me that some concert go-ers think they're looking at Jay and the Americans...they figure well, they got old..not sure what they look like anymore. I realize these are some of the original guys, but Jay Black made all these hits with his beautiful very recognizable voice...this does just seem like a " tribute band " to me. There is no voice, even to this day, that compares to Jay Black..without him it's not really Jay and the Americans...

[TheJukeboxjim]

It's sad to see that everyone has to compare Jay's .Black still has a great voice,Vance does a great job on Cara Mia,and from what I have seen of the Americans,they put on a great show.Enjoy them all while we still can, I know I will!

[Caramia112]

@eprado91 The real Jay, Jay Black sounds like he did 50 years ago. This is not the Jay who made this song famous -- far from it.

[lindaveee]

Jay And The Americans on tour in 2011; Feb 12 Citrus Hills Country & Golf Club Hernando FL;Feb 13 Solvita Poinciana FL;Feb 14 Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter FL;Mar 5 Little River Casino Manistee MI(w/ The Association);Apr 23 Circle Sq

Cultural Ctr Ocala FL May 21 Monterey Rock & Rod Festival Monterey CA;July 9 Alys Stephens PAC Birmingham AL; July 23 Virginia Highlands Fest Abingdon, VA; Aug 3 Hot Aug Nights Long Beach CA; Aug 10 Hot Aug Nights Reno NV; Aug 11-13 Iowa State Fair DesMoines IA

[zbestwun2001]

Give me Jay Black's version anytime...

[larrytheeight]

Valentines Day Monday Feb 14, 2011 Jay And The Americans are singing at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter Florida.

[rocmaven]

Jay And The Americans Saturday Jan 22, 2011 show at Silver reef Casino ferndale WA is Sold Out. They just added another show on Friday Jan. 21, 2011.