Oysters Rockefeller

This is a little video shot by Tony Carosella at The Riverfront Cultural Society after a solo gig when I asked if anybody wanted to sit in: ************************************************************ *********************This just came in: Hey Harry…”Just wanted to start early on our music program and give you first choice for a date or dates to play on our patio this summer. I don't know how many people get back to you to play in our venue but I get requests for your band consistently…”- Richard Davis - Bar & Hospitality Manager Cheddars, Springfield, IL********************************************************** *********************
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In essence ………..quite simply……Oysters Rockefeller is ... Guitarist - Harry Nino----------------------Harry “O”, as he is known, was born in New York City in 1950 and was raised in Harlem. At the age of 13, he taught himself how to play guitar. By the 1970's, Harry “O” was a regular at the East Village blues jams being held at Broadway Charlie’s and Dan Lynch’s; sitting in with some of New York’s better known blues guitarists such as, Jonathan Kalb and Jon Paris. In 1978, he joined The New York Sound Exchange, one of many show/dance bands in which he played over the years, working various hotel lounges 6 nights/week/48 weeks a year, all over the country. In 1994 after a 2 year stint with Sun recording artist Eddie Snow, he formed Oysters Rockefeller, a hard working Blues and R&B based Band. The year 2000 marked the beginning of a two year stay in Chicago, where Harry “O” had the opportunity to share the stage and play guitar with such blues notables as: Chico Banks, The Bel-Aires, Billy Branch, Phil Guy and the Machine, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, Willie Kent and the Gents, Johnnie Marshall, John Primer, and Sonny Rhodes.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Bassist – Steve Cole----------------------- Steve“Smooth Thunder”Cole is a Professional bassist from Kansas City that has been playing since the mid 1970’s. His professional experience includes performing with various Kansas City Blues legends such as Eugene Smiley, “Cotton Candy” Washington and Little Hatch. Most recently Steve has worked in the Branson area, with such popular local bands as: Tripple Threat, City Streets, Loosley Tight, and The $2 Dollar Pistols. Musical influences include Geddy Lee, Stanley Sheldon, Duck Dunn, Tommy Shannon, Geezer Butler, Rob Grange & many more.-“I take what I do seriously therefore; I bring a combination of fun and integrity to each project” – Steve Cole++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++Drummer– James Principe-------------------------A former child prodigy and accomplished, award winning musician/multi-instrumentalist/artist-performer/actor and MC. James has worked for some of the world's most famous entertainment stars. He is also a noted musical director and band leader working for such clients as: Lorimar Studios, M.G.M. Studios, KNBC Studios, Dick Clark Productions and A & M Studios in cities from Los Angeles and Las Vegas, to New York, Chicago and yes; Branson. Proudly celebrating 50 years in the entertainment industry, James' endorsements include: Ludwig and Camco Drums, Vater Drumnsticks, Zildian Cymbals and Remo Drumheads+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++