Jared Sage Cowen, a dynamic and multifaceted guitarist and songwriter, was born and raised in Long Island, NY.

Over seven years, Cowen led his original progressive rock trio, Baked Shrimp, through numerous cross-country tours, performing over 400 concerts and releasing five albums. The band graced the stages of major music festivals such as Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, and Mile of Music, providing festival support for legendary artists such as Willie Nelson, My Morning Jacket, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mike Gordon (Phish), and more. Cowen performed on the same stage (Main Stage) at Long Island's Great South Bay Music Festival on the same day as Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. Cowen and his band provided direct support for prominent acts within the jam and funk community such as The Disco Biscuits, Twiddle, Dopapod, and Kung Fu.

Off the road, Cowen has released two solo albums, and is an educator and performer.