August was HOT, HOT HOT with great gigs and incredible music!

The highlight, hands down, was the headliner gig at WorkPlay on August 30th. The Sassy Brown BIG Band (Lauren Brown, Glen Butts, Seebie Camp, Chuck King and myself) joined 2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs for a fantastic night of music and camaraderie......

Here are my favorite clips (courtesy of Charlie and Connie Roche!!):

"Something Got a Hold on Me"

http://youtu.be/eFxALMnF2eI?list=UUOjJwHtMoXYrku5xf37JB0w

"Fever"

http://youtu.be/s3Ivl8hj_4c?list=UUOjJwHtMoXYrku5xf37JB0w

"What a Wonderful World" (Chuck and Glen NAILING IT!)

http://youtu.be/B-Q-1lVldJg?list=UUOjJwHtMoXYrku5xf37JB0w

And some of my favorite pics too (thanks to photogs Miranda Oliver and Caroline Wright!!!):

MORE great shows next month, including Daniel Day Gallery/Dream Mecca, Iron City (MAIN STAGE), Champy's in Alabaster to name a few!!

wow......July is FLYING by!!!!!!!!!!

Great gigs this month with so many talented musicians....... and I had the pleasure of playing some incredible venues this month too including: Five in Lakeview, Oasis, Iron City in Birmingham, BIOYOB 5 somewhere in the middle of the country, and of course (kinda our homebase) Champy's in Alabaster.

The highlight of the month though was the debut of three new original songs by The Sassy Brown Band at Iron City during their annual Blues competition. It was an incredible all-original mini-set of new blues tunes from Lauren Harrison Brown, Glen Butts, Seebie Camp and myself. Tell me another blues band in the area that plays more working gigs, has a better fan base, and/or has  the most originality  (no gimmicks)...........

                                                                      (photo credit: Stephanie Bynum)

 Here's my favorite new Sassy original:

SASSY BROWN BAND - "Street Corner Blues"

http://youtu.be/HNIoIY_9pXE

 Special thanks to the many musicians and club owners who I had a chance to share the love of music with this month, including: Whitney Henson (p.s. she secretly loves PBR), Sterling Gros, Glen Butts, Lauren Harrison Brown, Seebie Camp, Rob Harris, Ford Boswell, Bruce Andrews, George Dudley, Ryan Flynt, Bill Park, Matt Willis and Taylor Hunnicutt.

Also, a special shout-out to the super-fans: Connie and Charlie Roche (who provided the video above and countless other videos you see of The Sassy Brown Band and others...THANK YOU!!), June and Wayne Speedy Harrison, Christine Bartlett, Lisa Rowell Tinney and a whole host of others!!!!

xoxo Johnny O. 
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Last month was busy, busy, busy. I had the pleasure of playing for the first time at some great new venues, including: Rock House Eatery in Guntersville, Avondale Brewing Company, Five Restaurant in Lakeview, Rider's Harley-Davidson in Trussville and, of course, the Verizon Amphitheater for the Eric Clapton concert. Special thanks to all of my musician friends: Lauren Harrison Brown, Glenn Butts, Seebie Camp, Rob Harris, Vince Oliver, Bill Park, and others. Also, photo credits to Christine Bartlett and Jill Nicholson Camp.  john oliver drums johnoliverdrums

Super weekend of music last week, including corporate gigs with Sidecar and the Sassy Trio. The Sassy Brown Band also had the pleasure of performing at Oak Mountain Amphitheater for the Eric Clapton concert......enjoy the pics! john oliver drums johnoliverdrums

Great gigs the past few months with Sassy Brown Band, Sassy Trio (featuring Glen Butts!), Motel Ice Machine, and The Second Chance Band! Even met up with my vintage drum guru and teacher Gary Asher from drumschool!!!!

Here are a few photos....enjoy!

More recent drum pics!!! The last one is with the awesome Rob Harris!
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Photo Credits: Margaret Walter-Wilson

What a great weekend it was filled with new friends and all kinds of people who love LIVE MUSIC! Special shout-out also to all of the musicians that I performed with over the music-filled weekend: Rob Harris, Seebie Camp, Lauren "Sassy" Brown, REDD Velvet, Glen Butts, Ms. Johnnie Nathan, Mike Watts, Earl the Pearl, Margaret Walter-Wilson, Amber Deramus (who made her debut and official first "tip"), Bill Park (think part "Chippendale" and fledgling harp player) and Randy Guyton. And thanks to Daniel and Melody for having me at Daniel Day Gallery/Dream Mecca, Whitney at Champy's in Alabaster and Melissa and Mr. Gip at Gip's Place!  xoxo johnny o.
PHOTO CREDITS: Expressions Fine Photography (Curt Davis)

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