OKO Now & Then
NEW CD - Available at Live Events
ABOUT OKO
BIG CITY BLUES MAGAZINE:
“Lowell Fulsom’s main man is still
kicking out the original blues with a
party beat showing us that older is
wiser, better and in OKO’s case
...sexier”
Blues icon formerly played with
legends Lowell Fulsom, Phillip
Walker, Etta James and more.
“Great music & Ollie is very
entertaining with his guitar tricks”
A well-seasoned veteran, Oklahoma Ollie has laid down his bass licks enhancing the musical talents of many legends including Etta James, Phillip Walker, Lowell Fulson, Willie Mae Thornton, George Smith, JD Nicholson, Lil Johnny Adams and more. Before Ollie turned to playing lead guitar, he was a member of the legendary Phillip Walker Blues Band both from 1962 through 1965 and 1987 through 1989. In the interim years he toured the States as the bass player for various groups.Oklahoma Ollie has now begun a new chapter in his career. Having formed his own group, the “Blues Stand Band”, he brings together all his experience and showmanship to the stage. His CD “Good Man Around” is a collection of original songs that displays Ollie’s talents while singing and playing lead and bass guitar using a variety of blues styles. His latest CD "OKO Now & Then" reprises re-mixed versions of OKO's popular originals with bonus NEW tracks "It Ain't Me" and "Love Me Baby."Ollie performs many live events including clubs, festivals, fundraisers and private parties. He performs his signature “behind-the-back” guitar trick with exclusive maneuvers which must be enjoyed in person.
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MUSIC
It Ain't Me
Love Me Baby
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PRESS
Oklahoma Ollie (OKO) Interview – BCD ONLINE MAGAZINE SWEDEN
-The Blues have been around for a long, long time. Yet it still sounds fresh and evocative to this day. Why do you think blues still has so much power over audiences all over the world?OKO: Blues reaches deep- down inside & gives the feeling to think back about different things that happened way back in your life, to your parents or family or friends or whatevever. Its nice to reminisce every once in a while and go back, blues is there, it’s inside in you whether you know it or not. Playing & singing the Blues makes you feel good. It’s not sad but nice to reminisce and think back to breathe in and let out. That’s the blues, and it’s universal.
-Do you feel more comfortable on a stage or within the walls of the recording studio?OKO: I started playing bass when I was 19 have been performing live over 55 years. I play lead guitar now and continue to do live events large and small, and still enjoy the stage every show.- If you could only pick one of your songs to make a “first impression” on a new listener, which song would you pick and why?OKO: “It Ain’t Me” from my new CD. Blues really gives you that true feeling and mostly in the blues, what has happened is the truth. Blues is really the truth and my new song “It Ain’t Me” speaks the truth. I hope you enjoy it.- What does it take to be “innovative” in music?OKO: Actually there are no rules…you do not have to follow any rules. The truth of the lyrics and hard work are keys. If you like the music, stay with it you have to be determined a lot. I’ve never given up and never will, keep with it, no matter what. Once you give up it’s all over.- Any upcoming release and tour your way?OKO: We just released a new CD “OKO NOW & Then” which is a compilation of my new songs and some favorites from past sessions over last 15 years. I play around Los Angeles area at a number of clubs and events. Every year I play at the “Dusk ‘Till Dawn Blues Festival” in my home state of Oklahoma over Labor Day Weekend. We are looking at international touring with a focus on Scandinavia, Europe, South America, Japan and Asia.- Anywhere online where curious fans can find out more?OKO: We welcome interest from blues fans everywhere! Our new internet site http://OKONow.com
has everything you need including tour calendar, ringtones, CDs, event pictures and more.