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Meet The Band......
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| Ollie Austin - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar |
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Fronting the band is Ollie Austin with his smooth rich voice, it's not hard to see why he's called by so many "the voice of country music". Ollie stands in front of the band playing his ever faithful acoustic guitar singing some beautiful ballads and up tempo songs the way that only Ollie can, not to be missed!! |
Mervyn Futter - Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals |
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On Lead guitar is Mervyn Futter one half of the popular duo Merv & Maria, over the years Merv has successfully performed both with his own band and as solo. Merv will be playing lead guitar within the band and providing harmonies as well as doing some duets with Ollie from time to time. |
| Maria Lynch - Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals |
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Bass guitar is played by Maria Lynch, the other half of the popular father and daughter duo Merv & Maria. She plays the Bass guitar and also sings harmonies within the show as well as a stomping up tempo duet "Jackson" with Ollie. |
| Les Wright - Pedal Steel Guitar & Backing Vocals |
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On pedal steel guitar is Les Wright, one of England's leading steel players, Les has played in his own duo and also supported visiting American artistes, the expertise he offers to this band can be heard all the way through the performance and in particular when he plays his steel solo that must be seen and heard to be believed. |
| Debbie Allen - Keyboards & Piano Accordion & Backing Vocals |
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On keyboards and harmony vocals, the lovely Debbie Allen, again Debbie had her own very successful band and has now joined up with these friends and fellow musicians to add her keyboard depth and expertise. Debbie will also be doing a duet with Ollie and be giving a solo performance of a lively number on the accordion that will get the audience stomping and clapping along. |
| Andy James - Drums |
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On drums is Andy James who played in the Strand Pop band and then with Alf Gosling in the 4A's Country style, he has also played Jazz Rock and Blues. Andy has done session work with singer songwriter David Welfare with his recording "Made Of Glass". Andy is very much looking forward to this Theatre tour and he fits in very well with the band. |
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Ollie Austin & His All Star Country Band On Their "Best Of Friends Tour"
Coming to a venue near you very soon, be sure to book your tickets!!
"Best Of Friends Tour" |
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