Oli Brown Band (Page 6 of 8)

Oli and the boys will be back in the studio in January with a view to the second album being released "around April". I for one can't wait - we had a taster of some new tracks last night, and it sounds like it will be worth waiting for.
We last saw Oli perform live on his spring tour, and I recall being very impressed with how he, the band, and their music had developed since I saw Oli supporting Aynsley a couple of years earlier. What comes across now, is that Oli really has his own recognisable style/sound. Not just straightforward blues, but an edgy fusion of blues styles with added swing and a little jazz, and yes, a little youthfullness that sets him apart from his peers.
The band opened with a rousing number called "Evil Soul" which I believe is one of the new songs, before finding more familiar teritory with  their great version of BB Kings "Every Day", and a few songs from "Open Road". New material included "Love's Gone Cold", "I Can Make Your Day", "This Don't Mean Jack", and "On Top of the World".
A decent sized crowd (for a Wednesday evening anyway) showed enthusiastic support, and demanded an encore - the boys returning with their blues version of the gangsta rap "No Diggity", followed by "Psycho", and "Black Betty".
One of the highlights of the night was Freddy Hollis' wonderful bass solo - in one of the new songs, but not sure which one it was.
An excellent gig - for anyone who's yet to catch Oli live there are plenty of dates left on his Autumn tour. http://www.oliselectricblues.co.uk/gigs.html You won't be disappointed.

Ian

If you look back through this thread tripsy has posted some vids and there are more on her youtube chanel.

Yes, I know that, but I was asking Ian if there were any videos or photos from last night. I view Tripsy's video page quite often since where "friends" on Youtube.

Yes, I know that too and I would agree, Tripsy is one of our top videographers. I also would like to have Oli come to America for a bit of a personal reason too. And that is to sign this picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384830@N0 … 059666620/

Once signed, it will be hung right next to the signed poster that I have of him and his band, which I received from someone who is very generous and sweet.

I know Oli really appreciates both Tripsy and Duncan for all that they have done for him and rightfully so.

Roy

Joe, Aynsley, Oli

My guitar hero trio !!
Nuff said.

I wish I had been at the Robin with you, guys. Sounds like you had a great night.....Oli, Fredy and Simon never fail to deliver!
Ian, it sounds like you had just about the same set as we had at Liverpool. The new song with Fred and Simon's solos is called Don't Mean Jack...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRd1bdFsZF0

This is a new one called What Can I Do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFq11Qm … re=related

and this one is the opener called Evil Soul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJJinvTm … re=channel

I can hear a little bit of Last Kiss in Evil Soul....listen to the riff at 2.25....what do you think?

I've seen them five times this year so far and can't wait for the next one which will be Leamington.

Tripsy

Hi Roy

Last couple of times I've seen Oli, he's used a thumb pick together with finger pickin'. I'm sure it's one of the elements that defines his sound/style. Great to watch him at work close up. You'll get your chance one day Roy. (I know how you feel - you've had Davy over there long enough )

Ian

Better than that Roy - it's a standing gig!

Ian