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Oliver Southgate

About Me


OLIVER SOUTHGATE

I'm Oliver Southgate, a singer/songwriter from Essex, Uk. My songs are a mixture of Rock, Country and Blues, but whatever style I'm playing it is all about the music. The songs are like little philosophy chunks on life as I see it.
My influences are Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, James Taylor. I write the songs on my acoustic guitar and then record them in my home studio.
I am trying to get my music heard as much as possible and do as many gigs as I can around the Essex area.

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON....

I have just released my new album called Still Searching.MUSIC Still Searching
Step Back
Get Me Out Of Here
Get Me Out Of Here Video
Many thanks to Rich Lyman from Aphid Eye Productions.SUPPORT LOCAL RADIO There is a thriving music scene in Essex and there are a few radio stations in the area who play unsigned local bands. I have been getting some airplay recently from : Lizzie B does the Local Talent Show on Fridays at 7-9pm.Local radio in the Brentwood area.Mike and Ollie present the BBC Essex Introducing show on Fridays at 7-9pm.PRODUCER I produce all of my own music but I have also worked with I Produced most of the tracks on the Nigel Lavender Strange Child album Strange Child. I also produced a tuition DVD for Andy Frost - Vocal PercussionistCOLLABORATIONS
Claire Ashton
Claire did some backing vocals for my song Waiting for the day to start from my Get Me Out Of Here album.
We used to be in a funky soul band together called The Soul Gathering. I played on a few songs on the new Nigel Lavender album Strange Child. .Songs: Holding Out, Ripples, End Of the Road,Lipstick Traces and Man On the Run My brother Alex Southgate and I have penned a few tunes together. Just Don't Let It Show has been played on the radio recently. Check out my brother's music Alex Southgate
I have set up a small recording/ditribution service called Audio Temple, for artists who need to record or distribute their cds.

So far artists include Oliver Southgate, Alex Southgate, Nigel Lavender, Midwezt and Andy Frost.

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Member Since: 17/01/2006
Band Website: oliversouthgate.co.uk
Band Members: Oliver Southgate - All instruments (except)
Alex Southgate - Keyboards
Influences: Keith Urban, Richie Sambora, Jack Johnson, Brooks and Dunn, The Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, The Eagles, Shawn Mullins, Eric Clapton
Sounds Like: Keith Urban, Counting Crows, Bon Jovi, Ritchie Kotzen, James Taylor, Jack Johnson
Record Label: AudioTemple
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New song on my profile player - Move On

I've just put a new song on my profile. It's called Move On. The mix was done by Alex (My brother) and I think he's done a good job.More songs to come as I get them doen. The new album is coming toget...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT

New album is now available - Still Searching

My new album Still Searching is now finished. I have uploaded a medley of tracks from the album to my profile music player. Please have a listen. If you like what you hear then please leave a comment ...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT

cancelled gig at the cellar bar.

I've had to cancel the gig tomorrow night at The Cellar Bar in Chelmsford. I've got a pretty bad sore throat and can't sing. I'm a bit gutted actually as I was looking forward to it.
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:23:00 GMT

Radio Seagull and some new music

Here's a quick update.... One of my songs will be played Mon night/Tue am midnight till 2am 29th July www.radioseagull.com with Lizze B. Please check it out. I'll also be a guest on the unsigned show ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:57:00 GMT

New song on my profile - All In My Head

I've uploaded a new song to my profile called All In My Head. Please stop by and check it out. It's got some nice piano playing on it courtesy of my bruv Alex and some tasty drums courtesy of Pat Baut...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:57:00 GMT

Radio Seagull

What another blog! Already! well after being a bit lax with the blogging I have decided to do it more often. Lizzie B who hosts the local talent show on Saint 94.7FM here in Essex is also a DJ f...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:53:00 GMT

My song on the Home Made Hit Show

A brand new version of my song "All in my head" is on this weeks Home Made Hit Show. Please pop over and take a listen at http://www.homemadehitshow.com/ Click the HMHS 120 link to hear the song ...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:31:00 GMT

New song on my profile - I Don’t Want To Die

I've uploaded a new version of an old song to my profile. It's called I Don't Want to Die. It's a nice rocking tune with plenty of guitars and some excellent drumming from my friend Pat Bautz. I thou...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:16:00 GMT

The Home Made Hit Show

Tony Butterworth from The Home Made Hit Show is featuring my video Get Me Out Of Here on his website at the moment. Please check it out if you get a chance. Tony is a big supporter of home made ...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 10:18:00 GMT

Gig with Midwezt

Here's what has been happening lately: I have got a gig coming up this friday 16th May in Peterborough at The Cherry Tree. Charlie from Midwezt has asked me to be their support act. The gig is to laun...
Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 05:51:00 GMT