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Old Man River

About Me

Old Man River is one of Australia’s most unique artists. An incredible, inspiring artist who’s live show - a mix of western and eastern influences - includes a blend of sitars, guitars and grooving rhythms. In 2008 Old Man River toured his show to India, Japan, Italy, Germany, Israel, UK and the US - as well as sharing stages in Australia with THE VIOLENT FEMMES, IRON AND WINE, JOSH PYKE, THE SLEEPY JACKSON, DAMIEN RICE AND NEWTON FAULKNER. He is also featuring in the MORNING OF THE EARTH tour alongside LIOR and BRIAN CADD. Old Man River is a staple on the Australian festival circuit and has played HOMEBAKE, SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS, THE EAST COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL, FALLS and more. All of this alongside securing a NUMBER 1 SINGLE in JAPAN, NUMBER 2 single in Italy and TOP 5 albums and singles in Australia and Europe. Ohad Rein exudes music. Just as he inhales inspiration from the world, he exhales songs about life and love and music and dreams. He's a storyteller, a traveler, a natural songwriter and musician, and an insightful observer of all that is around him.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/11/2004
Band Website: oldmanrivermusic.com
Band Members: Join Old Man River's Mailing List

Ohad Rein - vox, guitars, panda horse.
Liam Flanagan - bass, fox jelly fish.
Danny Heifetz - drums.
Rosie Henshaw - B Vox, Sitar, sun canary.

Sounds Like: Sunshine
Record Label: Wu Wei/Red Label
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Best Music Video Nomination

Hi guys,Just a little update from OMR HQ for you,Old Man River have been nominated for Best Music Video in the Inside Film IFAwards for their track 'Sunshine' (filmed on location in India) and we are ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:33:00 GMT

One Music Festival & Conference

One Movement for Music Perth (OMFM) has firmly positioned itself as the most important music industry event in the Southern Hemisphere. A pioneering music industry conference and showcasing event, OMF...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:39:00 GMT

FBi Fundraiser Show

Hey everyone,As you may have heard by now, Sydney's FBi Radio are in trouble and need our help. We are playing an intimate fundraiser show at The Metro Theatre, Sydney on Friday June 19 alongside our ...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:22:00 GMT

Hopetoun Hotel Saturday May 16 With M Jack Bee

Hey guys,Just a quick note to inform you all of a very special event this coming Saturday, May 16 at The Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney (Surry Hills).I am performing a solo support show for the EP launch of m...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 01:05:00 GMT

pix from S.Korea

Anyon haseyo guys!here's some pix from our trip to south Korea a couple of weeks ago:Rosie-si on the sitarintroducing the new band membersLiam with the new membersme and Liam are introduced to Korea...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:17:00 GMT

YES WE CAN CAN!

congratulations to all of US! exciting times right now and ahead of us. I was watching Obama's victory speech yesterday and felt chills of excitement knowing something big is happening....something ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:03:00 GMT

link for the story of stuff

Hey guys,If you haven't seen this yet here's a link to a short 20 minute film I urge you to watch from beginning to end! some food for thought about our culture and the way we are:http://www.storyof...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:10:00 GMT

Old Man River at The Famous Spiegeltent

Old Man River is one of Australia's more unique and touching performers, mixing a hypnotic blend of eastern instrumentation with some of the most beautiful pop melodies you are likely to encounter. Hi...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:47:00 GMT

Old Man River featured on Easybeats Tribute Album

Old Man River has recorded 'The Music Goes Round My Head' for the upcoming Easybeats tribute album "Easybeats Easyfever" which is being released on October 4. On October 4, Albert Music and SonyBMG ...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:26:00 GMT

Nippon ichi ban!

Konichiwa people!I just got back to Australia after almost two months overseas in Israel and Japan.Had a blast of a time. After playing a couple of exciting packed shows in the holy land with fellow...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:04:00 GMT