News Feature on Epiphone Website April 27, 2012
On the Epiphone website in regards to the CD and the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Check it out: Epiphone
Blues Foundation Member Spotlight April 5, 2012
Thank you to the Blues Foundation for featuring us on their news page under Member Spotlight...support the blues!!
http://www.blues.org/#ref=index
Mary4Music Review by Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro March 28, 2012
Darren Jay calls his music "Memphis based blues". As a matter of fact, he doesn't just call it that, he makes sure he keeps it pedigree to the utmost degree. "Drink My Wine" was not only recorded in Memphis but it was created by all Memphis musicians as well. Those Memphians, as they are known, include: Darren Jay on electric guitar & vocals, Laura Cupit on Bass, tambourine & backup vocals, Hubert Crawford on drums, Tony Thomas on organ & piano, Art Edmaiston on tenor & baritone sax, Mark Franklin on trumpet, and Chris Cloys on backup vocals, with special appearances by Grammy winner Wayne Jackson - of the Memphis Horns - on trumpet, and Rodd Bland - Bobby's son - on drums. The disc contains eleven tracks of which nine are Darren Jay originals....(read)
American Blues News Article March 15, 2012
(Memphis, Tennessee) It is with a great deal of pleasure that I suggest to you a new release by my friends, Darren Jay and Laura Cupit. Their new CD is being released on the cusp of Darren's return to Navy duty overseas. Despite this delay, the band is ready and prepared to forge ahead, setting the stage for Darren's return and an upcoming new chapter in this bands music. These seasoned musicians have produced a CD comprised mainly of new tunes, originals written and performed by Darren Jay....(read)
Itunes Debut Going Strong March 10, 2012
1 week later after its debut on Itunes, 54 ratings and 19 reviews later the album sits at #6 on the top Ten Blues Albums. Thank you for the overwhelming response!
Hot Off the Press March 01, 2012
Laura Cupit Endorsed by Epiphone February 25, 2012
Congratulations to Laura who is now endorsing the Epiphone Jack Casady bass! Go to the Ephiphone webpage for the full story.
Blackfoot Custom Amps Endorsement February 01, 2012
It's with great pleasure and honor that I officially announce my endorsement with Blackfoot Custom Amps (BCA). BCA has just finished my signature model named DFJ-50/1 "MR TONE." The amp has EL34 power output tubes GZ 34 tube rectifier, (3) 12AX7 preamp tubes, and is 50 watts. Cabinet speakers are Celestion G12H 30 Watt Anniversary Vintage Guitar Speaker. Thanks BCA!
Darren Jay & The Delta Souls new CD "Drink My Wine" available for order of CD. The cost will be $15.00 dollars and that includes shipping and handling. For digital download please visit the Music page of this website.
The new CD will be available on February 1, 2012. There is 11 total tracks with 9 original songs and covers of Tin Pan Alley and Hoochie Coochie Man. Special appearance by Grammy winner Wayne Jackson on trumpet from the Memphis Horns and Rodd Bland on drums son of legendary Bobby Blue Bland. This record was made in Memphis by all Memphis musicians. Produced by Darren Jay, Laura Cupit and Niko Lyras. Get your copies today! (Please allow a couple days for shipping and handling).
"Drink My Wine" Complete
Thanks to all the great musicians who made this record possible!
(left to right) Tony Thomas, Art Edmaiston, Wayne Jackson, Marc Franklin, Darren Jay, Laura Cupit, Hubert Crawford, Niko Lyras, Rodd Bland (not shown)
