12/08/04 UK Soul Star Ola Onabule Makes Welcome Return
 Carving himself an enviable niche as one of the UK’s hottest soul-jazz vocalists, Ola Onabule
returns with his latest album, ‘In Emergency, Break Silence’, a
delicious slice of authentic soul-jazz. With his first major
distribution deal with Universal, Ola’s stunning voice will get the
much-deserved higher profile he has worked so tirelessly for since his
debut release in 1994. A gifted song writer as well as a dynamite
vocalist, Ola’s four previous albums have been widely acclaimed for
both the authenticity of Ola’s stunning vocal range and deeply
emotional lyrics, coupled with his extremely talented band, matches
emotional depth with high class musicianship to create a satisfying
whole.
A respected sideman and session star as well as hugely popular solo
artist, Onabule has worked and toured with artists that include Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Diane Reeves, Al Jareau, Patti LaBelle Tower of Power, Joe Zawinul and Roy Hargrove as well as collaborating with UK sax legend Courtney Pine.
His velvety tones are reminiscent of both George Benson and Will
Downing that coupled with his four-octave range will surely send
shivers on his massive 2004 UK tour. Performing around 100 gigs a year,
Ola will be singing to more people than ever before. His electrifying
band features the talents of bassist Don Chandler, the incredible
keyboard skills of Alex Bennett, guitarist Nial Tompkins and drummer
Julian McLaren, who all help to create a killer foundation for Ola’s
must-see live show. Playing a selection of songs both old and new the
band will be performing at the following venues nationwide:
Polperro Music Festival Fri 20th Aug 2004 Polperro, Cornwall
Landmark Arts Centre Fri 3 Sept 2004 Ferry Road, Teddington 020 8977 7558, www.landmarkartscentre.org
Noble Rot
The New Album Launch Mon 6 Sept 2004,
6.30pm on stage 3-5 Mill Street, London W1 020 76298877 www.noblerot.com
Market Place Theatre Thur 9 Sept 2004 Market Place, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland 028 3752 1821 www.themarketplacearmagh.com
Model Arts Centre Sat 11 Sept 2004 The Mall, Sligo,
Republic Of Ireland 00353 71 91 41405 www.modelart.ie
Wexford Arts Centre Sun 12 Sept 2004 Cornmarket, Wexford,
Republic Of Ireland 00 353 53 237 64/245 44, www.wexfordartscentre.ie
Town & Country Inn Thur 16 Sept 2004 Garden Street, Magherafelt, N. Ireland 028 79 632 473 www.brysonsbar.com
Sat 18 - Sept McGrorys Culdaff, Inishowen,
Republic Of Ireland 00353 74 93 79104, www.mcgrorys.ie
Sun 19 Sept - The Kings Head 829 Lisburn Road, Belfast, N. Ireland 028 90 509 950 www.kingsheadbelfast.com
Fri 24 Sept Harbour Arts Centre Harbour Street, Irvine, Scotland 01294 274 059, www.harbourarts.org.uk
Sat 25 Sept Blackfriars Arts Centre Spaine Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire 01205 363 108, www.blackfriars.uk.com
Sat 25 Sept Blackfriars Arts Centre Spaine Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire 01205 363 108, www.blackfriars.uk.com
Fri 1 Oct High Barn Gt. Bardfield, Braintree 01371 811 291 www.high-barn.com
Sat 2 Oct Old Fire St. Theatre George Street, Oxford 01865 297 171 www.cclive.co.uk/oldfires
Fri 8 Oct Grey Lady Music Lounge Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells 01892 544 700 www.thegreylady.co.uk
Sun 10 Oct Phoenix Arts Centre Newarke Street, Leicester 0116 255 4854, www.phoenix.org.uk
Fri 15 Oct The Tower Arts Centre Romsey Road, Winchester 01962 867 986, www.towerarts.co.uk
Sat 16 Oct Swindon Arts Centre Devizes Road, Swindon 01793 614 837, www.swindon.gov.uk
The Bedford Tues 19th Oct 77 balham Hill, London SW!2 0208 683 8940, www.thebedford.co.uk
New Wolsey Theatre Sat 23 Oct 2004 Ipswich 01473 295900 , www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Thur 28 Oct Churrascos Albion Street, Stoke-on-Trent 01782 206 201 www.churrasco.co.uk
Fri 29 Oct The Studio Tower St. Hartlepool 01329 924 440, www.studiohartlepool.com
Sun 7 Nov The 606 Club Chelsea, London 020 7352 5953, www.606club.co.uk
‘In Emergency Break Silence’ is out September 2004 – visit www.olasmusic.com for more information.
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