There’s a timeless pulse that runs through Jay Pollmann’s music — a steady rhythm born of dirt roads, steel towns, and open skies. Blending folk, roots, and blues with an unmistakable stomp, the Ontario songwriter has carved out a sound that feels both familiar and entirely his own.

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His third solo album, Doesn’t Seem So Bad, was recorded in early 2025 with Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo, The Sheepdogs) and built from the ground up using vintage amps, microphones, and instruments. Written and tracked primarily on an old tenor guitar, the record hums with a warm, lived-in energy — a nod to old-school soul and handcrafted sound.

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Whether he’s on a festival stage or playing in your living room, Jay brings a one-man show that’s all heart and grit: slide guitar, harmonica, kick drum, and a storyteller’s spirit that connects instantly with audiences.

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From his roots in Hamilton’s industrial heart to the fields of Haldimand County, Jay Pollmann continues to walk the line between raw and refined — chasing songs that stomp, sway, and connect with the inner ear worm.

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'Jay has a talent for staying in sync with his own sound to create a melody more complex than many solo artists, particularly within the folk/country/rock genre.' -The Permanent Rain Press