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Press Release August 2007
It has been 5 years since the last
original Oreo Blue recording. Having released the
critically acclaimed DVD/CD, “The Oreo Blue
Experience—A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix,” in the
interim, the band was more than ready to start
writing again. The twist in formula this time around
is that band founder and saxophonist, Brian Crowne,
is conspicuously missing. Finding their own way, the
spectacular guitarist, Gary Hutchison,
drummer/vocalist Stephen Boudreaux, and bassist, Rod
Williamson, have ventured out as a three-piece act.
The result is this new effort, Oreo Blue—The Trio.
13 new original songs written by Gary Hutchison and
Stephen Boudreaux showcase each songwriter’s unique
tastes and styles. But when delivered to you as Oreo
Blue, it still contains that exceptionally original
sound that can only be developed over years of
performing together. Tracks such as the opener,
“Blah Blah, Woof Woof,” hints at Gary’s Hendrix
influence and ultimately melds into a shuffle fit
for a king. “End of the Line” meters on the funky;
“Home Run” is an homage to love and baseball; “Old
Before My Time” is a tom-tom driving rationale for
staying young even in your old age; “I-540”
chronicles traffic frustrations in Northwest
Arkansas…or is it a love song? “Sunrise” is a
beautiful pen by Gary Hutchison in tribute to his
young daughter, but you can find yourself lost in
the song for all of your own reasons. And many more…
The new Oreo Blue CD is a generous mixture of blues,
funk, R&B, rock, and even a tongue-in-cheek country
song thrown in for good measure to make it an
enjoyable listening journey for everyone.
The CD was recorded, engineered, and mastered at the
studios of Dan Robinson in Fayetteville, Arkansas,
USA, and was produced by Stephen Boudreaux in his
debut effort. Reproduction and distribution by Oasis
Disc Manufacturing. Oreo Blue is still first and
foremost a live music experience. We are proud to
present Oreo Blue—The Trio to you and we look
forward to seeing you on the road.
For band information, product, interviews, or
booking information please contact:
Stephen Boudreaux
Lowell, AR 72745 USA
479-236-4220
stephen@oreoblue.com
www.oreoblue.com
www.myspace.com/oreobluemusic
CD
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Over the course of the past
15 years, Oreo Blue has undergone a few
transformations. But the band always kept true
to having that unique sound centered around the
interplay between the soulful saxophone of Brian
Crowne and the blistering guitar prowess of Gary
Hutchison. Through the last year, Brian Crowne
has not only been the identity of the band, but
he kept us working and focused on being one of
the most professional unsigned bands in the
region. When Brian needed to take leave to
focus on his family and business, it left the
three of us needing to find our way. The result
is this recording: Oreo Blue—The Trio.
Performers:
- Gary Hutchison (Lead and
Rhythm Guitars, Lead Vocals – Tracks 4, 5, 7,
8, 13)
- Stephen Boudreaux
(Drums, Lead Vocals – Tracks 2, 3, 6, 9, 10,
12, All Harmony Vocals)
- Rod Williamson (Bass)
Producers:
Executive Producer:
Stephen Boudreaux
Producers: Stephen
Boudreaux & Dan Robinson
Sound Engineer: Dan
Robinson
Mix and Mastering: Dan
Robinson & Stephen Boudreaux
Recorded: Fayetteville,
Arkansas, USA Spring 2007
Art and Design: Stephen
Boudreaux
CD Packaging and
Reproduction: Oasis Disc Manufacturing www.oasiscd.com
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Track Listing:
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Blah Blah, Woof Woof (Written by Gary
Hutchison) 5:22
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I-540 (Written by Stephen Boudreaux) 4:17
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End of the Line (Written by Stephen
Boudreaux) 2:35
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Behind the Sun (Written by Gary Hutchison)
3:27
- I Been Playin’ (Written
by Gary Hutchison) 5:20
- Home Run (Written by
Stephen Boudreaux) 3:39
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Old Before My Time (Written by Gary
Hutchison) 4:29
- You Said Goodbye
(Written by Gary Hutchison) 4:10
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The Thing About Love (Written by Stephen
Boudreaux) 3:19
- Don’t Want to be Lonely
(Written by Gary Hutchison) 4:09
- Sunrise (Written by Gary
Hutchison) 6:34
- Ten Million Country
Songs (Written by Stephen Boudreaux) 3:41
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The One I Love (Written by Gary Hutchison)
6:04
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Reviews:
From
Nightflying-The Entertainment Guide
Winter 2008
THE TRIO
Oreo Blue
Indie
Well, we have not heard from these boys lately, so
it was a gas to hear the opening blast of four notes
from Jimi and then a litany of licks from every rock
guitarist except maybe Bo Diddley. Gary Hutchinson
has certainly done enough on his own to earn a turn
in the rock guitar god hall of fame. Bud Williamson
(bass) and Steven Boudreaux (drums and vocals) have
conspired with Gary Lee to crank out another
ecstatic anthem to the music we all love. Hell, he
even throws some jazz riffs off in there. This is
all original, but also derivative. They even manage
to work a little early Santana style into it. Where
would we be if we were not able to build on the
foundation laid down by the pioneers? But believe
me, this is not to say they do not do any musical
exploration of their own; they do, and well. Hell,
they even slip in a soupçon of soul and a nod to
Santo and Johnny. Recorded, engineered, and mastered
at the studio of The Doctor, Dan Robinson in
Fayetteville, the album is a great reminder that we
have some of the best music this side of Heaven
right here in our beloved Altered State. Makes me
proud.
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