DELTA MOON RETURNS WITH “BABYLON IS FALLING”
We are proud to announce the release of BABYLON IS FALLING from critically acclaimed blues/rockers Delta Moon and its label, Jumping Jack Records. Led by the group’s two founders, singer/guitarist Tom Gray, the Roots Music Association’s 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, and slide guitar master Mark Johnson, the album features a catchy mix of original tunes along with spirited cover renditions of traditional American roots music, like the title track, together with innovative takes on tunes by Marvin Gaye, Tom Petty, R.L. Burnside, and Howlin’ Wolf. Net Rhythms (UK) called Delta Moon’s signature sound, “Music as it should be – raw and honest.” We call it distinctive vocals, well-honed rhythms, and cool guitar work. Bassist Franher Joseph and drummer Vic Staff (Blueground Undergrass, Donna the Buffalo, Toubab Krewe) complete the band’s recording and touring line-up. For the rest of 2018 Delta Moon has scheduled bookings in the United States, Germany, England, France, Italy, and more.
CABBAGETOWN is the second recording released by Landslide Records from blues/rockers Delta Moon and its label, Jumping Jack Records. Led by the group’s two founders, singer/guitarist Tom Gray, the Roots Music Association’s 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, and slide guitar master Mark Johnson, the album features nine original tunes, including the very topical “Refugee,” plus a blistering cover of Sun House’s “Death Letter.” Net Rhythms (UK) has called Delta Moon’s signature sound, “Music as it should be – raw and honest.” We call it a voice, a groove and two slide guitars. After winning the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2003, the band widened its travels to include the US, Canada, and Europe. In 2007 bassist Franher Joseph joined Delta Moon and was followed in 2015 by drummer Vic Staff (Blueground Undergrass, Donna the Buffalo, Toubab Krewe) to complete the current line-up. The band’s constant recording and touring continues into 2017with tours scheduled for the United States, Germany, England, France, Italy, and more. Gray is also a past Georgia Songwriter of the Year, with tunes recorded by Cyndi Lauper (including the hit “Money Changes Everything”), Manfred Mann, Carlene Carter, Bonnie Bramlett and many others.
Landslide Records is proud that its first ever holiday release, the all new digital single, “Christmastime In New Orleans,” by theinternationally popular Delta Moon is now available. Written by guitarist Mark Johnson and produced by Delta Moon and Spencer Garn at Diamond Street Studios in Atlanta, GA, “Christmas Time In New Orleans” pays homage to the holiday party spirit amidst locations in the Crescent City. Musicians on the recording include Tom Gray, Lead Vocals and Lap Steel Guitar, Mark Johnson on Bottleneck Guitar, Franher Joseph on Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals, and Adam Goodhue on Drums. This exclusive single will be available on download and streaming websites throughout the world, including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and many others.
Now available from globetrotting veteran blues/rockers Delta Moon, LOW DOWN represents one of their finest recordings yet. Led by the group’s two founders, singer/guitarist Tom Gray, the Roots Music Association’s 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, and slide guitar master Mark Johnson, the album features nine original tunes plus covers penned by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Skip James. Net Rhythms (UK) has called Delta Moon’s signature sound, “Music as it should be – raw and honest.” We call it a voice, a groove and two slide guitars. After winning the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2003, the Atlanta based band widened its travels to include the U.S., Canada, and Europe. In 2007 bassist Franher Joseph joined Delta Moon and was followed in 2015 by drummer Vic Staff (Blueground Undergrass, Donna the Buffalo, Toubab Krewe) to complete the current line-up. The band’s constant recording and touring continues into 2015 with bookings scheduled for the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and more. Gray is also a past Georgia Songwriter of the Year, with tunes recorded by Cyndi Lauper (including the hit “Money Changes Everything”), Manfred Mann, Carlene Carter, Bonnie Bramlett and many others.