Delta Reigh: Bluegrass with a Dash of Blues and Western Swing

Delta Reign: Bluegrass with a Dash of Blues and Western Swing

Delta Reign, from the Mobile River Delta region of the Gulf Coast, is bringing a fresh new sound to bluegrass by incorporating swing rhythms, blues and a dash of jazz...

Delta Reign proudly joined the Mountain Fever Records family in June 2012. With a new album, favorable reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited, Bluegrass Music Pro!les magazines, other press and publications, and along with radio airplay, the band is “poised to make their mark on the bluegrass genre’”.Formed in the fall of 2004 by founding members Pat and Benita Murphy, the band's "delta bluegrass" or "swinging bluegrass", has evolved into a distinct musical personality that seems to appeal to listeners across many genre's.

Benita Murphy on guitar, brings a swing influence to the band by switching between bluegrass rhythm and moving swing chords. Singing most of the lead vocal, she is also the principle songwriter and arranger. Pat Murphy on banjo keeps the bluegrass drive and lends his creative ideas in the arrangements. Singing together over the years with Benita, they have developed the tight blend and phrasing of "family" style harmony. George Mason on fiddle, comes to the group from Harrison,
AR where he grew up on bluegrass and then went on to perform with major touring acts, as well as working as musical director for the Osmond family for six years. He joined the Murphy’s in May, 2010 bringing not only superb skills on the f!ddle, but a tenor voice that blends beautifully with the Murphy’s along with songwriting experience to enhance the bands sound.

On upright bass, newest member, Joshua Faul from Gulfport, MS, is new to bluegrass, but experienced in many diverse genre’s of music. Josh anchors the band with innovative playing and solid groove. The band has carved out a niche and favor with fans and press alike, performing various concerts, festivals, music venues and events around the southeast.

“To my ear, the mix of Earl Scruggs banjo licks with Texas-style guitar is irresistible. It invariably makes me smile. ...Delta Reign’s music falls neatly into the bluegrass and American genres, and should find an eager audience among those who listen.”
-- John Lawless, Bluegrass Today

"Delta Reign was a smashing hit with the Roots Reunion audience. Their ‘delta style’ bluegrass was a refreshing change to an audience quite accustomed to hearing bluegrass.”
-- Dr. Curtis Austin, after performing for a packed Saenger theatre for USM “Roots Reunion” in Hattiesburg, MS.

“Delta Reign blended bluegrass with smooth swing and a jam band vibe that was completely at home on the Thacker Mountain stage. Delta Reign combines fine picking chops with vocal harmonies that are as sweet and true as a shot of moonshine down on the levee...” -- Jim Dees, host, Thacker Mountain Radio, Oxford, MS

“Delta Reign performed at our White Sands Music Festival. They did an outstanding job for us. They are all established musicians and they blend their music together beautifully. I had a lot of good comments from the fans about them.... I highly recommend Delta Reign for any festival or concert, you won't be disappointed...”
-- Harry Felder, promoter ~ White Sands Music Festival Chumuckla

"I just love this group Delta Reign. They are very exciting and I was captured when I first heard them. They bring a great sound to add to the library of good Bluegrass music.. and there is always room on my playlists for Delta Reign."
--Grace Muldoon ~ WorldWideBluegrass.com Radio

This new band really excels... Delta Reign adds that swing feeling that sets them apart from the herd...
-- Don Kissil ~ Bluegrass Music Profiles ~ May/June 2011

"If you’d like to hear some fresh and lively fiddle and banjo turns on “Farewell Blues” or “Beaumont Rag,” you’ve come
to the right place. And...if you want to hear a talented new band introduce you to some new voices, both singing and
writing (with special kudos to the pretty ballad “Thankful”), Home can also be a place for your ears to take a rest.
--Bluegrass Unlimited magazine “Home”, CD Review ~ June 2011ghts Reserved

Audio Clips To audition Delta Reign for your event, select one of the songs from the set list below the music player.

Audio Clips
To audition Delta Reign for your event, select one of the songs from the set list below the music player.