Darren Loucas
It's Been Said...
"...Darren Loucas' guitar playing is a revelation."
- The Stranger
"Darren's songs are a cocktail of pop, rock and blues, full of those genre's sweetest strains." - The Stranger
"As a fellow musician, I count Darren among the best guitarists in Seattle, if not THE best. He is also excellent company.''
- Dave Dederer, The Presidents of the United States of America
"Darren Loucas' guitar playing never fails to astonish with its improbable power. He combines the yearning urgency of Big Star and the incendiary guitar of Page and Hendrix...catch him live!"
"Juke's self-titled debut is one of the more moving to come out of the Northwest in recent years. Darren Loucas displays Jeff Buckley-like vocal tendencies allowing his voice to slip into vibrato as the music ebbs and flows. But unlike the recent parade of male artists, Loucas writes sophisticated, even complex songs that combine blues and rock elements to fit his unique vision. ...Juke could be the one to watch in the second half of '01."
-Richard Martin, Seattle Weekly and CMJ - Richard Martin
Check it out ! Newest EP - "Darren Loucas"
I really miss album covers.
Coming home from the OMNI mall in Miami with a new record was tied for first
with the greatest feelings ever. I'd sit and stare deeply into the cover and
all over the sleeve, poring over the images and liner notes while the music played,
pausing only to what ? ...get UP and FLIP the record.
Side 2 baby.
When this EP was finished, I realized that I didn't want to bring
another 1000+ CD's into the world because they are quite frankly, "jive AF" and
therefore, devoid of all soul. So I asked my friend and graphical wizard Shawn Wolfe to
design a poster that would fold into a classic, LP sized cellophane sleeve, complete
with an insert for my lyrics. It would contain NO CD or actual album - just a sticker
with a download code. It is something tactile. A physical, album -SIZED poster that is a
sympathetic and visual soulmate to the music.
...to be held with both hands while listening to the music.
See the Superdope Album Art by Shawn Wolfe below
Listen
"Oh, Grace (Happy Hour)"
from "Darren Loucas" - Self -titled EP
Featuring
Rebecca Young on bass and harmonies,
Eric Eagle on drums and harmonies.
Darren Loucas on the rest.
Recorded by Eric Eagle at Skoor Sound
Mixed by Eric and Darren
"Clara"
from "Darren Loucas" - Self -titled EP
Featuring
Rebecca Young on bass and harmonies,
Eric Eagle on drums and harmonies.
Darren Loucas on the rest.
Recorded by Eric Eagle - who rightly insisted on an electric piano part in the chorus!
Mixed by Eric and Darren
"June Apples"
From "Juke" - Self-titled
This record was recorded in another time and features
Dan Weber on drums, Scott Kaplan on bass, Anne Marie Ruljancich on violin and harmonies. Darren Loucas on the rest.
Recorded by Ric Vaughan
Mixed by Ric and Darren
Video
Oh, Grace (Happy Hour)
Live from The Art Zone w/ Nancy Guppy.
Darren and his amazing friends perform "Oh, Grace (Happy Hour)" from his latest EP.
Featuring:
Ayesha Brooks, vocals
Rebecca Young: Electric Bass Guitar and vocals
Eric Eagle: Drums
Daniel Walker: Keyboards
Darren Loucas: Electric Guitar and vocals
Cigar and Cigarette
Live from The Art Zone w/ Nancy Guppy.
Darren and his amazing friends perform "Cigar and Cigarette" from his latest EP.
Featuring:
Ayesha Brooks, vocals
Rebecca Young: Electric Bass Guitar and vocals
Eric Eagle: Drums
Daniel Walker: Keyboards
Darren Loucas: Electric Guitar and vocals
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