Inspired by the authenticity and raw emotion of the Blues, Jake immersed himself in the genre, thrilling audiences from Norway to Boston, from Sydney to NYC, and down to the Mississippi Delta. He has won numerous awards and recognition for his guitar work, performances and songwriting.

Jake and his band were nominated for a New England Music Award, performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and were recognized by the Hartford Courant's "Best Album by CT Musicians" - all while still in high school.

His original pop song "Better" was chosen as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Jake and his band also won the $10,000 Grand Prize award in the Foxwoods Resort Casino's prestigious "Battle of the Bands" competition. The Hartford Courant has said "Connecticut native Jake Kulak and his power trio are a must-see act no matter what size stage they are taking. Kulak is a fiery musician with an old soul and a rock aesthetic who wows crowds with his guitar work…they are sure to get the attention of everyone in earshot". While at Berklee College of Music, Jake solidified his voice as an artist with a focus on performance, songwriting and philosophy.

With The Modern Vandals comprised of Jeremy Peck on drums, AJ Lippo on Bass and Ken Lippo on guitar, Jake is demonstrating the power of incorporating his reverence for the history of American music with contemporary production styles and lyrics that reflect the experiences of his generation.