James Young

Mandolin, Vocals & Songwriting

James (Jay, J.) Young

By day, I work as a professional designer. I also make music as a Boston-area Mandolin player, vocalist, and songwriter (I’m also a lifelong art nerd).

Since 2008, I’ve been playing in the band Peter O’Halloran & The Hired Men. In 2019, I also started playing in The Dogmatics. Sometimes, I get the chance to help Rum Bar Records with design & creative direction.

Photo above by Matt Lambert aka Trebmal

Recent Music Projects

Drop That Needle by The Dogmatics EP Pre-release

Drop That Needle by The Dogmatics EP Pre-release

"Drop That Needle" with The Dogmatics brand new SINGLE of Boston Garage Punk 101 out today!! Brand New EP, CD & Automat Kalashnikov (translucent orange) Flexi Record, Pre-orders, Bundles, Stickers & more!! Check it out on Rum Bar Records

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Rock n’ Soul Benefit Concert

Rock n’ Soul Benefit Concert

Come to the Red on Red Records' Rock n Soul Benefit Concert in support of New Beginnings Reentry Services. Friday, December 17, 2021 – Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre. It's quite a lineup of performers. I'll be joining in on The Dogmatics and Berk/Lehane sets....

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The Porch – November 13, 2021

The Porch – November 13, 2021

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Porch in Medford, MA. The event is being billed as “Muck & the Mires w/ The Dogmatics and Stop Calling Me Frank”. Get Tickets and Directions  

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The Magic Room Theatre – Oct 15, 2021

The Magic Room Theatre – Oct 15, 2021

On Friday, October 21, 2021, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The Magic Room Theatre in Norwood, MA. The event is being billed as "Legends of Rock: Dogmatics, Gypsy Moths, Conor Henry and Kevin Michael". Get Tickets and Directions

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The New World Tavern – Aug 21, 2021

The New World Tavern – Aug 21, 2021

On Saturday, Aug 21, 2021, I’ll be joining in with The Dogmatics at The New World Tavern in Plymouth, MA. The Dogmatics The Shang Hi Los The New Frustrations Get tickets in advance and pick up a free compilation CD when you arrive at the venue.

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The Dogmatics Back Catalogue Artwork

The Dogmatics Back Catalogue Artwork

Over the last decade or so, I've had the chance to work with the band The Dogmatics on different illustration and design projects. These have included things like show posters, "merch" graphics (t-shirts, clothing, stickers, pins, etc.), and album artwork. Here's a...

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