Island Rock impressarios, Soca Jukebox, are proud to announce the release of their first original single.
“Lay You Down” is a stripped down, acoustic, island rock ballad written by Clay Johnston and Jason Riley and features a duet-style backing vocal by Jolie Riley. Johnston whispers in the listener’s ear through an intimate conversation accompanied by reggae-inspired acoustic guitars, light percussion and colorful accents. “Lay You Down” is love song about a couple at the edge of walking away or making it all work out. “Hang on another day, resist the urge to run and stay to hideaway in our love.”
The song represents the band’s first original music release.
Soca Jukebox is the premier show band in their genre and has toured extensively. The band released a double live album in 2014 called “Live Voodoo and Live Voodoo Too”. Soca Jukebox shows feature a wide variety of stylized arrangements of familiar music from influential artists like Bob Marley, Santana, Sublime, The Eagles, Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffett and a liberal sprinkling of band’s own island and latin rock originals. The initial reviews for “Lay You Down” have been very positive and some even more “ecstatic”.
“It’s a really great song. You might have a hit! Thanks for sharing it.”
Craig K, New Orleans LA
“I Love it!”
Kristi J, Austin TX
“Same headspace as Sublime’s ‘40oz. to Freedom’”
Andrew R, Denver CO
“Cool Song!”
Amanda J, Kansas City MO
“I think that is a beautiful song. Thanks for sharing. Brought tears.”
Nici G, Omaha NE
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LOVE!!!”
Dani J, Houston TX
“Great Job. I would get this out ASAP”
Jeff T, Kansas City MO
“We love your music and this is a nice change of pace.”
Jimmy P, Lincoln NE
“I love it! I like the smooth even flow throughout the song. Great lyrics and creates a mood. Clay and Jolie sound great together. You guys really came up with a good one. Got real possibilities.”
Rick R., Kearney NE
Soca Jukebox will be celebrating locally with a release party on Oct. 17, 2015 at the St. Joe Frontier Casino. The first 75 guests will receive free download cards with special gifts and prizes throughout the night. The show is free and starts at 9pm.
