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Christine Ohlman

The Beehive Queen

About Me


CHRISTINE'S MUSIC NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES! ..This queen of blue-eyed rock n' soul grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff, whether played by Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, or Pop Staples. Teased her blonde hair into a beehive in honor of Ronnie Spector and never looked back, picking up a guitar and forging a career as a songwriter in the process. She’s the current, long-time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band, who sang at SNL’s 25th Anniversary telecast, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary bash at The Garden, and the Central Park Summerstage Tribute To Janis Joplin; appears on Grammy nominees A Tribute To Howlin' Wolf (with Taj Mahal and Lucinda Williams) and Charlie Musselwhite’s One Night In America; worked on a musical with Cy Coleman (who maintained her sense of timing is not unlike Peggy Lee's); sang the theme song for NBC’s 30 Rock; duets live whenever possible with blues legends Eddie Kirkland and Hubert Sumlin; collaborated with Marshall Crenshaw on a critically-acclaimed track for Labour Of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe and Big Al Anderson on Pawn Shop Guitars, as well as with Ian Hunter on his latest, Shrunken Heads; edited Andrew Loog Oldham’s autobiography 2Stoned; worked with Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder & others on the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Awards--all the while continuing to torch clubs up and down the Eastern Seaboard in support of her recordings (Strip, The Hard Way, Radio Queen, and Wicked Time) with her band Rebel Montez. "I've come here tonight to set your souls on fire," she'll tell an audience. And she will.

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Member Since: 5/24/2007
Band Website: christineohlman.net
Band Members: REBEL MONTEZ CLIFF GOODWIN - Lead Guitar
Cliff Goodwin, a native son of Worcester, MA, came up, as a founding member, with legendary New England rock n' roll gods The American Standard Band, appearing on their self-titled LP. In 1976, he answered the call to become Joe Cocker’s lead guitarist, where he stayed until 1988, sharing the stage with Nicky Hopkins and Bobby Keyes; recording Luxury You Can Afford (Asylum), Cocker (Capitol), Live In Central Park (Casablanca), Standing Here, and Live in Montreaux; and cementing his reputation as an musical director par excellence when he assumed that role for Cocker upon joining the band. Along the way, Cliff worked with John Mayall, Steve Miller, and Robert Palmer, appearing on Palmer’s Secrets, three Billboard Hot 100-charted singles with the New City Rockers, and the million-seller Twisted Christmas with The Bob Rivers Comedy Corporation. His ongoing 16-year tenure as MD and lead guitarist with David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars has brought him to stages across the country with Delbert McClinton, BB King, and other notables of the blues world. Goodwin's production projects have taken him most recently to Amsterdam, and he continues a career as a sought-after sideman both on-stage and in-studio. Additionally, he consults with the Bose Corporation as Musical Director for Research and Development for the new L-1 Amplification Speaker System and leads the band that demos the system worldwide. As Goodwin steps into the musical shoes of Eric Fletcher (1954-2006), Rebel Montez’ charter member and guitarist, who passed away suddenly in May, 2006, he brings with him a wealth of musical knowledge and a rock n' roll sensibility that is soulful, fresh and inspiring. Cliff Goodwin endorses Yamaha guitars and Moerite amplifiers.
LARRY DONAHUE - Drums and PercussionThe heartbeat of the Rebel Montez sound resides within the heart, hands, and feet of Larry Donahue. Joining up after a stint in LA's turbulent music scene, Donahue brings to the band an unshakeable sense of timing and a musical sensibility that is open to a world of inspiration, from the elegant Stax stylings of Al Jackson, Jr. through the garage/rockabilly madness of Travis Wamack's "Scratchy" and Frank Kirkland's jungle-drum excursions with Bo Diddley. In addition to his recordings with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez, Larry guests with Lucinda Williams on the Grammy-nominated A Tribute To Howlin' Wolf and provides the backbeat for Cub Koda's upcoming Present Time CD. Donahue's motto of "Have Drums, Will Groove," is borne out every time he picks up a pair of sticksMICHAEL COLBATH - Bass GuitarMichael started out a jazz freak, and in many ways it's still his first love. But from the time he picked up his first bass to the present, his interest in music has been truly global. Mike got his start working out with R'n'B soul groups in Hartford's North End and continued to cut his teeth on the Hartford scene with the Hibachi Brothers, a World Beat band, while a the same time playing with a succession of jazz combos. Known as "The Buddah Of The Bass" for his unflappable Zen-trance stage presence, Colbath goes to the well of Duck Dunn, James Jamierson, and John Paul Jones for inspiration. He says, "Playing with Christine allows me to work on music in an original context, which is very gratifying to me as musician." Michael brings many influences to his playing style and bass lines and a spark that few can match when he straps on his axe.

Influences: Purchase Christine's music at IndieGate.com/christineohlman
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Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE...

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE... Sat. March 22  10 pm   DANIEL STREET  Milford, CT  21 Daniel Street  203.877.4446  This West/Central Connecticut hot spot has a gorgeou...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:22:00 PST

BUZZIN FROM THE HIVE

BUZZIN’ FROM THE HIVE    Spring, 2008.. 2007 had me jetting off to France, up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and driving around the Delta (with a dip to New Orleans) in a tiny rental ...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:56:00 PST

3rd Annual All Star Jam

To all...please note below. The late, great Rebel Montez guitarist Eric Fletcher was a longtime employee of Beller’s and friend of the Beller family. I urge you to attend or donate.  Thanks...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:59:00 PST

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE...

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE... Sat. March 15  6:00 pm doors/8 pm show time  WEBSTER HALL/NYC  JOE HURLEY’S IRISH ROCK REVIEW 9TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTED BY WFUV AND BOWERY ...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:56:00 PST

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE...

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE... Sat. March 15  6:00 pm doors/8 pm show time  WEBSTER HALL/NYC  JOE HURLEY’S IRISH ROCK REVIEW 9TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTED BY WFUV AND BOWERY ...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:08:00 PST

LIVE RADIO THIS WEEK IN THE BEEHIVE....

LIVE RADIO THIS WEEK IN THE BEEHIVE... Thanks to everyone who came out for Syd Straw's Heartwreck last week at the super-swingin' Highline Ballroom....fabulous venue, fabulous night of tear-jerkin' ...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:21:00 PST

NEW DATE!

NEW DATE!  Sun. Feb. 24  8 pm (more details to follow)  LIVE RADIO APPEARANCE.....SUNDAY NIGHT BLUES W/BEEF STEW / WCCC-FM  Hartford, CT /106.9 and streaming at www.wccc.com &...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:52:00 PST

Just Posted...New Christine Ohlman Youtubes.....

JUST POSTED...NEW CHRISTINE OHLMAN YOUTUBES...... Check out the rockin' little Beehive Queen in concert with David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, August, 2007, at the Shaboo Reunion, where 1...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:07:00 PST

Coming Up In The Beehive...

COMING UP IN THE BEEHIVE... Thurs. Feb. 14  8 pm  SYD STRAW'S HEARTWRECK SHOW ROCKS THE BIG APPLE!!!! Highline Ballroom  w/Laurie Anderson/Christine Ohlman/Jody Harris/Marc ...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:31:00 PST

Live Radio Appearance

(Correct call numbers of WCCC are 106.9 FM, (not 106.1 as listed in previous announcement)) Sun. Jan. 20  9:30 pm  LIVE RADIO APPEARANCE/WCCC-FM 106.9  HARTFORD, CT...
Posted by Christine Ohlman on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:06:00 PST