For over 20 years, Darren Jack has been thrilling audiences in Australian with his powerhouse rock, blues and electrifying original compositions. A multiple award winner, Darren Jack has collaborated with some of Australia’s finest musicians. His passionate performances throughout the country (both band and solo), regularly prove why he is regarded as one of Australia’s top Blues musicians.
In 2021, Darren Jack produced his most ambitious album yet. Lost in Living is a tour de force of song writing and musicianship. On its release, Lost in Living stormed up the Australian Blues Charts, spending weeks at number 3 and once again, showcasing his powerful vocals and mastery of the guitar. From the roaring electric blues of the title track Lost in Living to acoustic gems like Deep Blue Ocean, Deep Blue Sea.
In 2022, Darren Jack was invited to tour the United States with St Louis legends The Kingdom Brothers Band, playing several venues in St Louis, Missouri and Chicago. The well received set featured tracks from his latest album Lost in Living. A highlight gig was the legendary Rosa’s Lounge in Chicago which was live streamed to fans worldwide. Darren Jack now plans on making the United States a regular part of his touring schedule.
Darren Jack is no stranger to success, his album Better Place swept up five awards at the 2012 Australian Blues Music Awards, including Best Album of the Year. Both albums are testament to his relentless hard work and growing maturity as a songwriter.
In 2012 Darren Jack also won the Band Category of the Sydney Blues Challenge and in 2013 represented Sydney in the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee – receiving outstanding responses to his signature powerhouse trio. An accomplished solo artist, Darren won the Solo/Duo category at the Sydney Blues Challenge (2014) and represented Sydney in the International Blues Challenge (2015).
Darren Jack has played alongside some his most important artistic influences, opening for and sharing the stage with artists such as: Robert Cray (USA), Jimmie Vaughan (USA), Canned Heat (USA), Ford Blues Band (USA), George Thorogood (USA), Chris Cain (USA), Andy Just (USA), Long John Baldry (UK), Tyrone Vaughan (USA), Kevin Borich, Ian Moss, Jeff Lang, Phil Emmanuel, Dave Hole, and Chain.
Darren Jack has appeared in most major Blues Festivals in Australia, including: East Coast Blues Festival - Byron Bay, Great Southern Blues Festival - Narooma, Thredbo Blues Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Australian Blues Music Festival - Goulburn, Southern Blues and Roots Festival - Hobart, Gympie Music Festival, Cross Roads Festival - Central Coast, Manly Jazz Festival, Blues on Broadbeach - Broadbeach, Bridgetown Blues Festival W.A. & The Forth Valley Blues Festival Launceston, Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival and the Sydney Blues and Roots Festival, Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Festival, Girrakool Blues Festival.
As one of Australia’s leading Blues musicians Darren Jack is a strong contender on the Rhythm and Blues Festival and gig circuits. Darren Jack can perform with Band or Solo Acoustic.
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AWARDS
Australian Blues Music Awards 2012 - Darren Jack –“Better Place”
Best Album of the Year - Better Place - Darren Jack
Best Song of the Year – What’s The Hurry - Darren Jack
Best Group of the Year - Darren Jack Band
Best New Talent of the Year - Darren Jack
Best Producer of the Year – Better Place (for Sean Rudd)
Winner -Sydney Blues Challenge, 2012 & 2014
Australian Representative -International Blues Challenge, 2013 & 2015
DISCOGRAPHY
Lost in Living – 2021
Take These Blues – 2014
All The King’s Men – 2013
Better Place - Darren Jack- 2012
Solo Sessions – Darren Jack-2011
Live at the Bridge Hotel – Darren Jack-2008
Don’t Mess Up A Good Thing – Darren Jack-2001
Taste and Try Before You Buy – (with Third Degree) -1997