Written by husband and wife duo Gareth and Lauren Jay, a blues track with a taste of Gypsy genre. Telling the story of a heartbroken man on the edge.

The River Styx

A song about the struggle between wants, needs and responsibilities.  A blend of my creaky old piano and vocal harmonies. 

Check out the live video recording featuring Keegan Joyce & Gregory Joyce at https://youtu.be/zA_uri95Njo

The Fool

An original of mine about some darker times in my life. It's about learning to be me without fear of discrimination for who I really am. Overcoming the need to mask who I was. 

Falling Down

A song written with Alisha May while we were singing and playing together in Shiga, Lake Biwako, Japan. Writing with Alisha was a fantastic experience. This song helped me so much when I was alone. Thanks Al x

Gareth Jay and Alisha May - Lake Biwako

This is the first draft of "Give Me Just Once Chance". I thought I'd put up my progress to show you guys what's been cookin. Can't wait to get the drums recorded!! Will repost the final mix. Cheers!

Give Me Just One Chance

The Fox and The Rabbit (2016)- Written by Gareth Jay and Lauren Jay and featuring drums by Ben Hooper. This song depicts the relationship between the Fox influencing the Rabbit and the Rabbit's struggle to resist the attraction to danger. This relationship parallels the real life struggle to escape addiction.
  
Vocals, Guitar, U-Bass - Gareth Jay
Drums - Ben Hooper

Lyrics
I will catch you I will set you free,
It's so tempting your power over me,
Don't you want to feel that way again,

Every time you say that nothing,
Can go wrong it all ends in pain,
I won't go back, can't do it again
I'll tell you now, I'll tell you now,

Chorus
You can make me run,
But I will not hide,
You can make me ache,
But I will not cry,

You have no choice, can't get away,
Oh no you're wrong I'll beat you someday,
I'll rip you apart, piece by piece,
Strip you away, layer by layer,
Make all your demons, come to show,
Wait and see, you'll die with me,
I'll make it slow, you'll show your soul,
You won't even know,

I won't let this fear control me,
You've lost your grip,
Your hold over me,
You proved me right, with the things you've done,
Your anger was the smoking gun,

Chorus

The Fox And The Rabbit (Gareth Jay ft.BenHooper On Drums)

Take a Drive, I wrote it a few days ago on my phone and was going to scrap it, but my wife heard my voice memos and told me to record it. I'm actually really happy that I did end up finishing it. Thanks Lauren :) x

Take A Drive - Gareth Jay

I recorded this today, and had one of those moments half way through where I thought I might scrap it. I'm glad I didn't. I love the Gretsch sound in the solo :) Fun recording to do, hope you enjoy the end result. Feedback always welcome. Cheers!

Run To Me - Gareth Jay

I'm a musician at night, and a stay at home dad during the day. I'm not complaining, I love spending time at home with my children, but sometimes it's overwhelming and pretty full on. My wife has done this all before, and she made it look so easy!
Lauren, just want you to know you're amazing and I appreciate what you do for our little family x

Thoughts Of You

I wanted to write something happy for a change :), this was something from a few years back I never really finished. I have a lot of unfinished songs! I'm very happy to get something old and make it new again. I really enjoyed finishing this track.

Gareth Jay - Clouds

I woke up at 1am this morning with this song in my head and thought as I was lying in bed "maybe I'll remember it in the morning? Should I get up and just record it?" I often do this and NEVER remember the song the next day, so thought this time I'd get up and record it. Two hours later...

Think Of You That Way

Gareth Jay is an Australian emerging acoustic Blues and Indie musician. Based in New South Wales, Hunter Valley but originally from Regional Bathurst, NSW, Gareth attributes his love for music to his family and growing up singing together.

Living in Sydney, NSW from 2009 he developed his original music through recording and performance. Finding himself most at home in Blues music, he takes influence and technique from Jazz, Classical, Pop, R&B and Indie music. In 2011 he moved into Looping which has allowed Gareth to progressively layer guitar melodies, and vocal harmonies to create complex and inspired compositions in his live performances. During this period, he would be found most nights of the week performing covers & originals in restaurants, pubs, and clubs across Sydney. Deriving his influences from some of the greats including Albert King, Elliott Smith, Donovan, Carol King, The Beatles, and Dr John. His original music falls in a spectrum of styles each with a true honesty ringing through the songs.

In November 2014 Gareth Jay was invited to perform for Balcony TV which he sang a heart-felt track “It’s not me, it’s you.”

2015 saw Gareth Jay take his music to another level; in February he independently released his self titled EP. The EP provides a delicate taste of Blues for those who crave it, and an introduction to Gareth himself.

2016 has seen his relocation to the Hunter Valley, NSW for a return to regional lifestyle, community music making and choice performance opportunities at festivals and local venues while he develops for release his catalogue of recorded music.

“Aussie blues is as strong as ever, thanks to emerging talents like Gareth Jay” Tone Deaf. 

Gareth Jay

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