Artist description Mike Oliver has been a professional musician for over 20 years ... he finally decided to arrange and perform his portfolio of self-penned songs and to create his first album. His debut independant release, 'Gimme All Your Money' is his life-long dream that was nominated in Canada for a 1999 East Coast Music Award (ECMA) in the blues category. The band itself has been together for going on four years now and travels with a minimun of six musicians ... guitars, keyboards, horns, drums, bass and harmonies. With the 'live' lineup ... The MOB vocal attack is augmented by the Motown and R&B influences of Monique G. - the bass player. This band has entirely too much fun performing in intimate club settings to full blown concerts and has earned a steadily increasing fan base.

Music Style Blues - Swing/Blues - Jazz/Blues - Chicago Swing

Musical Influences Chicago - Blood, Sweat & Tears, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Van Morrison et al.

Similar Artists Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Brian Setzer Orchestra - Colin James -

Artist History The MOB has been performing in the Halifax area for almost four years.

Group Members Mike Oliver: Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter & Producer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Monique G.: Bass/Vocals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ian O'Donnell: Percussion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Krisanne Crowell: Saxophone/Vocals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Raef Wilson: Trumpet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Tom Gerencser: Piano/Organ/Webmaster

Instruments guitar(s), bass, vocals, percussion, horns (2-8 piece), piano, organ, synth

Albums Gimme All Your Money

Press Reviews Bankers Buys Radio - The Mike Oliver Band is cool Jazz Blues. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - audiogalaxy.com "Gimme All Your Money" - #1 for 14 weeks and counting!! The MOB swing like wife swappers. A full horn section highlights the MOB's tight rhythm core and bluesy guitar and piano lines.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - gothictopic.com (Mike Ventarola) - To say "Gimme All Your Money" is a tightly knit CD is an understatement. Every note and every sound is crisp, sharp and in tune, demonstrating the fabulous production quality that went into its creation. Every cut on the CD is worth owning, and I recommend it’s purchase immediately for down home, feel good music that makes you glad to be alive.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stik - The truth be known, in my humble opinion The Mike Oliver Band is one of the best bands, if not the best horn band on mp3c.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - listen.com - This swingin' Jump Blues outfit boasts a punchy, exuberant horn section and a tight, polished sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Paul Cummins' Mojo Matinee - Get jumpin'!! These guys are a Full-On show band; and have what it takes!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Garageband.com (MaestroDog) - The MOB makes The Cherry Poppin' Daddie's sound like Mary Poppins! Peace! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Additional Info Russ Brannon (Guitars), Mike Cowie (Trumpet), Krisanne Crowell (Tenor Sax & arrangments), Rick Edgett (Guitar), Monique G. (Bass Guitar & Vocals), Tom Gerencser (Keyboards), Paul Harris (Keyboards), John Hollis (Sax), Dave James (Producer, Arranger & Percussion), Blaine Jollimore (Bari/Tenor Sax), Eric Landry (Trombone), Mitch LeBlanc (Sax), Kevin Oliver (Bass), Phil Potvin (Harmonica), Dan Sutherland (Bass Guitar), Raef Wilson (Trumpet)

Location Halifax, NS - Canada

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