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The Oli Brown Band

About Me

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www.olibrownband.com

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Member Since: 26/11/2005
Band Website: www.OliBrownBand.com
Band Members:
Simon Dring A great drummer that really creates a big sound with those drums. He usually plays in function bands but he has got out of playing in the background and now helps control a power trio. Fred and him hold some great grooves together, making sure the bass player and drummer get along with each other is really important. A great player with a quality sound.

Fred Hollis. A passion for music all his life and a passion for playing bass soon after. Fred has played for numerous bands around the UK and just got into the blues scene. He has been playing bass for me since we started the band 7 months ago and is a fantastic player. He brings jazz influenced styles into the song writing, and brings a whole new feel of blues in his own way of playing. His six string Warrick no doubt has given him MANY troubles (breaking every gig). But that bass and his Ampeg create a great unique sound. A great player that can play some incredibly funky grooves
Influences:
We got alot of influences. Stevie Ray vaughn is a huge influence on the kind of music we play. Jimi Hendrix. Loads of blues musicians! B.B. King, Eric Clapton and loads loads more!

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Record Label: Ruf Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

OFFICIALLY SIGNED

Ruf Records have officially signed me up now which is really exciting! The recording of the first album happens at the end of February. So I really can't wait at all! Its so exciting. I will talk more...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:20:00 GMT

New Website

It's all been designed by Simon, Fred and I. So check it out. Thats the best source to go on to.I also have video blogs on there. They will update at the end of each month to round up whats happened.
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Banham Barrel (26th October, Norfolk)

This venue has a great sound! Its odd because it looks like it shouldn't because of the solid walls ceiling and floors! But what a sound! It was a good turn out! Was even busier than last time and hop...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:51:00 GMT

The Blueberry (25th October, Norwich)

Ah what a gig that was! Thursday night, we didn't know what the turn out was going to be like because of Wilko Johnson playing at the Brickmakers and Blue on Black at the Walnut Tree but we got a grea...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:44:00 GMT

GIG REVIEW (The Cellars at Eastney)

This review was written by Matt Merritt for "Blues Matters!"thanks very much MattWord of mouth can work both ways. We're all more inclined to trust the opinions of friends when they tell us about new ...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:16:00 GMT

The Shed 19th October (Norwich, home gig)

I have to say I was really edgy about playing with this venue as it has a sound limiter so if we play too loud, it cuts out the music so we have to start when it goes back on and turn down even more. ...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:48:00 GMT

THE NEW SONG

Everyday i have the blues.Was recorded live. It was an interesting night on that gig lol.Missing you was going to be on here sooner but when I was transferring the song at a friends studio, and he lef...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:11:00 GMT

My Hardware

There you go for anyone who is interestedGuitar: Stonetree custom. Incredible luthier. Check him out www.stonetreeguitars.com'Soft-tail' 2 piece mahogany body, flame maple neck w/Indian rosewood compo...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:07:00 GMT

The Fletcher Christian Tavern (Cumbria) 14th October

Well for this gig we didn't expect much of a turn out as we never even touched this area of the UK yet so we weren't getting out hopes up too high.We were so wrong! The venue was packed. All because t...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:36:00 GMT

Jamming with Walter Trout 13th of October

What a great guy! Couldn't believe it. He got my number and called me up on friday afternoon to invite me to jam with him on saturday!It was fantastic, I had such a good time. Walter is a really nice ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:29:00 GMT