Rhythmic Folk - Alternative Rock - Powerful Vocal As a songwriter, Barry Jay Hughes has what it takes to bring his audience on a journey. As a performer he gives you everything an acoustic folk/rock artist should: Passion - Honesty - Raw Talent. Barry Jay is a seasoned performer around his native County Monaghan and has toured extensively nationwide. He has also played prominent Dublin venue’s including Whelans, The Mercantile, The Workmans and The Button Factory. He has played support to artists such as Paddy Casey, Brendan Mc Cahey, Sephira and has also shared the stage with Jack L, Hudson Taylor and Gavin Glass.