Norman Watt-Roy in Tring tonight

[TheGreek]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17ATGH1a7J/ 

 

https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/james-oliver-band/

 

Free cup of Tea at @LozzI96 home afterwards...

 

 

[Beedster]

'He’s regarded as a force of nature in his native Wales'. Great quote  

[Happy Jack]

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[Steve Browning]

Having seen the band without him, I'm afraid even his presence isn't enough to get me along. 

 

Not a fan of James's schtick. 

[Beedster]

2 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

Having seen the band without him, I'm afraid even his presence isn't enough to get me along. 

 

Not a fan of James's schtick. 

 

The promo material for the gig put me off Steve, hence my quoting the Wales comment 🤔

[Mickeyboro]

James is a darling! Not everyones cuppa but he has certainly worked for his success. And, I admit, proved me wrong. 
 

His relationship with NWR is touching, respectful and an extra facet of the act. 
 

My final sales pitch is that James has delivered every time I have seen him. Which sadly couldn’t be said of Norm’s previous employer…

[Beedster]

12 minutes ago, Mickeyboro said:

James is a darling! Not everyones cuppa but he has certainly worked for his success. And, I admit, proved me wrong. 
 

His relationship with NWR is touching, respectful and an extra facet of the act. 
 

My final sales pitch is that James has delivered every time I have seen him. Which sadly couldn’t be said of Norm’s previous employer…

Thanks for the balance Micky, he might do better if you did his copy 👍

[miles'tone]

I've played with James a few times at open mike jams. He's incredible to be fair. I've seen older and well seasoned musicians shaking their heads and laughing as to what he's pulling off as they play together. Yes showboaty, but in a really lovely way. He's a nice fella for sure. Not an ego tripper.

He asked for my number once as a backup option. Thinking that the now employer of NWR wanted my number for potential bass duties makes me grin. A story for the kids ☺️.

[Mickeyboro]

3 hours ago, Beedster said:

Thanks for the balance Micky, he might do better if you did his copy 👍

Kind of you, Chris!

 

I met him through my friend Deke Leonard, who adored him (and vice versa). 
 

James had a band called Glas, but fell out with the singer. He asked for my career advice and ignored it - rightly! I never saw him as a frontman. 

 

He can’t sing, but neither could Wilko. He just carries it off with sheer strength of character. I think he may be on the spectrum, but boy has he made the most of his talents. How long he can keep up the relentless touring is another matter. 
 

Apologies for raving, but nice guys can make it. And in my book James Oliver is a worthy contender. He gives 110 per cent and I would be delighted to be his bass player. 

[Stub Mandrel]

James is a really nice chap, and as mentioned he's great fun to jam with but expect to fly by the seat of your pants. I find his gigs great fun.

 

He does have some crazy banter, but he doesn'ttake himself seriously... he named an album 'frantic' as a response to a reviewer. In the time I've known him ( about 4 years) his playing has developed a lot more subtlety and feel. It's not just crazy fast riffing. He has some great bassists, not just Norman, but his go-to drummer Mark Kemlo is incredible.