the james oliver band *Artist spotlight*
Introducing full throttle blues: the james oliver band
hese guys never stop. When it comes to being on the road munching musical miles, they make Grateful Dead’s ‘Endless Tour’ look like a short excursion. Rumour has it they’re averaging over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Indeed, James Oliver has performed over 3,000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee, Bill Kirchen, Deke Leonard, Greg Koch, Walter Trout, Steve Gibbons, Billy Bremner, Geraint Watkins and many others.
In 2020, Oliver won UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year and has since been nominated three additional times.
Oliver has released two studio albums, three live albums. His album Twang topped the Amazon Blues Chart for three weeks. Oliver is currently working on a new record with legendary producer, John Leckie (think XTC, Radiohead, Muse etc).
Great rock and blues. One day those glasses are going to fall off. Oh, and they rap funny between the guitar work.
We’re more than delighted the band can squeeze in The Music Baa. Welcome, boys!
What the press say…
“One of the UK’s most revered and incredible next generation guitar masters.” Giles Robson (UK blues harp legend)
“Plain and simple… he’s a genius.” Holger Engels, Rockin’ Music Reviews, Ireland
“James is a passionate roots rocker loaded with guitar firepower.” Bill Kirchen (guitar legend)
“James Oliver is regarded as one of the finest players of the next generation.” Jersey Evening Post
“I am not easily impressed by guitarists, but this guy is definitely a comer.” John Drumbo, (Drummer for Captain Beefheart)
“If you want to see energy times ten with the greasiest of rockabilly fire and flair, this is the guy to see!” Redd Volkaert (Grammy award-winning guitarist for Merle Haggard)
“He’s regarded as a force of nature in his native Wales, an R&B icon in Sweden, and a guitar hero to his social media fans” Blues in Britain Magazine
“Pure genius - live music as it should be played.” Blues Matters Magazine
“Best guitarist in the UK.” John Leckie (legendary sound engineer)
“James Oliver wields the Telecaster with extreme aplomb and is highly entertaining to boot. See and hear him now!” Greg Koch (guitar legend)
“An incredibly inventive and exciting guitarist” Music Republic Magazine
Listen to one of our personal favourites:
Check them out on socials
Website: https://www.jamesoliverband.co.uk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesoliverguitar (over 20,000 subscribers with over nine million views.)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48kbIxUMWma3iHnVse06Cs?si=Uea1pAo2SruzpvvGioVHtQ