Olivia Greene's Profile |
|
Olivia Greene Combo |
|
| Location: | NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana |
| Country: | |
| Last Login: | Aug 10, 2008 (511 days back) |
About Me |
|
| Vocalist Olivia Greene grew up singing in the church, then sang for years as a featured vocalist with various bands in New Orleans. She has recently become a bandleader herself, with "A-list" New Orleans musicians backing her up.Earlier, she sang with Louisiana Hall of famer Deacon John, was a featured vocalist with the legendary Eddie Bo and his band, and spent time as a background singer for "Lost Soul Queen" Betty Harris.She has played numerous times at New Orleans' jazz music landmark club Donna's Bar and Grill, at the Grand Re-Opening of New Orleans' Rock'n'Bowl following Hurricane Katrina, at the Wednesdays in Lafayette Square Concert Series, and at the annual, 5-day, Lady Fest New Orleans. She's also enjoyed performing at the posh Columns Hotel in New Orleans' Garden District, at the famous Carousel Bar and Lounge in the French Quarter's Hotel Monteleone and at the 2007 Swiss Mini-Fest Benefit for the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, among other venues.In addition, she is a Radio Personality and Programmer on WWOZ, heard word-wide at 90.7 FM and web streaming at www.wwoz.org, Olivia is a multi- talented entertainer who combines her sincere passion for the music with a beautiful voice, and a unique sensitivity for musical nuances.The recently formed Olivia Greene Combo has a Demo CD out, and a full-length commercial CD in the works. | |
My Interests |
|
Music:Member Since: 2/7/2008Band Website: OLIVIAGREENE.COM Band Members: NEW ORLEANS FINEST. Influences: LADIES: Ella Fitzgerald, Germaine Bazzle, Tricia Boutte, Juanita Brooks, Irma Thomas, Berna-Dean, Carol Kane, the Boswell Sisters, the Pfister Sisters, the Shangi-Las, Dusty Springfield, Geri Hall, Amy Winehouse, Mahalia Jackson GENTLEMEN: Dave Bartholomew, George French, Otis Reading, Dave Davies, John Boutte, "Little" Jimmy Smith, Kurt Cobain, Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John Moore, Johnny Adams, Earl King, James Crawford, Davell Crawford, Johnny Taylor, Sam Cooke, Danny Barker Sounds Like: NEW ORLEANS MUSIC! Myspace Layouts For Girls Only - MyGirlySpace.com Girly Myspace Comments Record Label: GREENE THUMB MEDIA Type of Label: Indie |
|
My Background and Lifestyle |
|
| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Gospel / Soul) |
My Friends |
|
|
Katja Toivola, Andre Williams, Mavis Staples, C.A. HELLO Che, .sonya., Mark, Joe Barry, Dash Rip Rock, Big Pearl, Kirk Franklin [The Fight Of My Life IN STORES NOW], Gulf Restoration Network, New Orleans Helsinki Connection, OffBeat Magazine, Bebe Buell Band, Bonnie Raitt, White Oak Productions, Inc., Laura Nyro, Helen Gillet, Doug Belote, SUN RA, Preservation Hall, Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band w/Junior Wells, WWOZ, Leroy Jones, Quincy Jones, El Barto!, Female Musicians, Ian, Paul Sanchez, BackBeat Foundation, Bonerama - Call us now (504) 322-4491, Storyville Starlettes, NOMC, Ellis Marsalis, Tricia Teedy Boutte, Manwitch, Concerned Citizens For Racial Equality, Arnett, Espace Musical des Accates, Mo’ Doppler And The DoppleGangers, Margie Perez, Leon Kid Chocolate Brown & Chocolate City, Marie, Julia Lashae, Jesse Moore, RAIN OR SHINE, The Quahaugs / Kaika Kale, Big D ♪ ♫
Olivia Greene has 185 friends (48 shown). Click here to add Olivia Greene as a friend. |
|
Tags |
|
|
Olivia Greene's profile has been tagged with the following keywords. Click a tag to search for profiles with the same tags. deacon john moore, kermit ruffins, hurricane katrina, john boutte, new orleans jazz, germaine bazzle, hotel monteleone, musical nuances, mahalia jackson, dave bartholomew, new orleans musicians clinic, new orleans louisiana, geri hall, pfister sisters, landmark club, new orleans garden district, combo music, wwoz, soul queen, columns hotel |
|