Oreo Blue - Given Notice

Album: Given Notice
Size: 118,3 MB
Time: 51:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, blues-rock
Art: Front

1. Given Notice (3:36)
2. Heart Attack Drive (4:29)
3. I'm Gonna Leave You (10:35)
4. Slow Burn (4:21)
5. Earned The Right (4:32)
6. Milagro (5:13)
7. Choose Any Color (5:45)
8. Blues Man (5:28)
9. The One I Love (7:19)

Astonishing and blistering guitar buttressed by a rock solid and grooving rhythm section. Widely regarded as one of the region’s top acts, Northwest Arkansas-based Oreo Blue has thrilled audiences for over 30 years in clubs, at festivals, corporate parties, and special events. Oreo Blue has produced eleven independently released original audio CDs that have sold copies in more than 30 different countries. Oreo Blue produced a full length CD/DVD video tribute to Jimi Hendrix that was endorsed by the Hendrix family. In 2005, the Oreo Blue Experience was named the #1 Hendrix tribute for the year by Voodoo Child Magazine.

Having garnered individual awards in each member’s category by both the NAMA’s and OMA Awards, Oreo Blue has been named Blues Band of the Year five times, earned the OMA award for Overall Musicianship in 2004 and 2005, and was named to the NAMA Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the NAMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Guitarist Gary Hutchison received the OMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Oreo Blue has been invited to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, twice by both the Ozark Blues Society in 2009 and by the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society in 2013, respectively. The “newest” member of Oreo Blue is John Seaberg on bass who is renown for his time as bassist and songwriter in The Steve Gaines (Crawdad, Lynyrd Skynyrd) Band. Seaberg brings a renewed fire and moxie to Oreo Blue beyond his legendary status.

Personnel: Gary Hutchison (guitar); Stephen Boudreaux (drums, vocals); John Seaberg (bass); Rick Endel (keyboards).

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Oreo Blue - The Oreo Blue Experience: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Size: 166,2 MB
Time: 71:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2003
Styles: Blues-rock
Art: Front

1. Purple Haze (3:29)
2. Them Changes (4:29)
3. Red House (9:24)
4. Stratto-Strut (5:46)
5. All Along The Watchtower (10:37)
6. US (3:02)
7. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) (8:51)
8. Who Knows (4:37)
9. Little Wing (9:29)
10. Third Stone From The Sun (1:56)
11. Hey Joe (10:11)

The "Oreo Blue Experience" is a live double disc package that includes a full length DVD concert movie with all the extras, plus an audio CD as well. The concert includes such classics as "Purple Haze", "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)", "Hey Joe" and Little Wing" along with some more obscure songs like "Who Knows" and "Them Changes" from the Band of Gypsies album. An original solo instrumental tribute by Oreo Blue guitarist Gary Hutchison, "US" is included along with a never before covered Hendrix song "Stratto-Strut". This funk instrumental song was featured on the Jimi Hendrix 2000 release Morning Symphony Ideas. "The Oreo Blue Experience" is a definite Jimi Hendrix & Oreo Blue fan pleaser capturing the raw energy a Hendrix show on tape in the unmistakable Oreo Blue style. Hendrix fans will want to absolutely add this to their collection.

Personnel: Gary Hutchison (guitar, vocals); Brian Crowne (saxophone, guitar, vocals); Rod Williamson (bass); Stephen Boudreaux (drums, vocals). Special guests: Doug Haase (percussion on "Stratto-Strut" & "All Along The Watchtower"); Chris Payton (vocals on "Little Wing").

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Oreo Blue - Rx For The Blues

Size: 111,2 MB
Time: 48:03
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2000
Styles: Electric blues
Art: Front

1. Prescription For The Blues (3:59)
2. Love My Baby (3:12)
3. Let Me Be (3:36)
4. Nobody Knows (7:03)
5. Settle Down (3:05)
6. Why'd Ya Do It To Me (3:11)
7. Old Dog (3:24)
8. Talk Dirty (4:02)
9. Fairly Dangerous Man (4:13)
10. Sweet Little Angel (8:10)
11. Flip Flop Fly (4:04)

One of Arkansas' most popular bands, Oreo blue, has just released their fifth CD entitled Rx For The Blues, an exceptional offering by an equally exceptional group. Recorded at Van Buren's Fat Rabbit Studio in March of this year, the CD contains 11 cuts of hot inspired rhythm and blues with a heady dose of playful swing and downright soulful rock 'n' roll. I've followed this band from the start and have enjoyed the evolution - from basic bar band beginnings through a stack of tours and each of their recordings.

And now Rx For The Blues proves this band has made the transition to professional producers as well, here delivering a studio performance that every bit equals the delightful energy they produce live. Unlike previous offerings, this is the 'stripped-down' basic 4-piece band, without all the accoutrements of guest musicians that dot their other recordings. And it's fine too, as the resulting product portrays the very real power of music in its purest form played by seasoned, professional musicians who know each other's musical moves intimately.

Oreo Blue consists of Brian Crowne on sax, guitar and vocals; Gary Hutchison on guitar and vocals; Rod Williamson on bass; and Stephen Boudreaux on drums and vocals. Kudos to Oreo Blue for such a fine outing. /Peter Read

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Oreo Blue - Earned The Right

Year: 1995
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:20
Size: 91,2 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Front

1. Earned The Right (3:47)
2. Look At Me (3:01)
3. Dyin' By Degrees (3:58)
4. My Groove (4:37)
5. Lied To Me For The Last Time (3:47)
6. Tell Me What You Need (5:33)
7. I'm Alright (3:00)
8. Don't Want To Be Lonely (3:09)
9. She Exudes The Blues (4:31)
10. Different Shades Of Blue (3:52)

First, I must say I am impressed. The production values on Oreo Blue's self-produced first recording, fittingly named "Earned The Right" is first class. An A-1 production from the packaging to the recording itself. Recorded and mixed at Omega Sound in Ft. Smith, its just goes to show what can be done here in the hills. The song list (all Oreo Blue originals) includes two titles credited to the group, four by band member Brian Crowne and associates, and three by the newest member of the group, Gary Hutchinson. Each song merits recognition. Especially noteworthy are the title tracks, the bluesy "She Exudes the Blues" and the hauntingly beautiful "Tell Me What You Need".

One of Fayetteville's favorite blues acts, Oreo Blue has indeed earned the right over the past few years even though they have experienced some personnel changes. Chris Payton's heartfelt vocals bring your soul right up into your throat. She is definitely the heart and soul of this act. Drummer Mike Lovelady is the glue of the group and bassist Rod the beat of the band. Hutchinson, one of the area's hottest blues guitarists adds power to the set that sends the message home. Last, but not least, vocalist, saxophonist and guitarist Brian Crowne is Oreo Blue. His vocals and sax attacks always bring out the crowds when the group plays local venues. /Fayetteville Free Weekly

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Oreo Blue - 2 albums: Nuthin' But The Blues / Live By Demand

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:18
Size: 106.0 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 1998
Art: Front

[3:45] 1. Earned The Right
[4:18] 2. Blues By The Numbers
[4:40] 3. I Got The Blues Today
[4:23] 4. Born To Suffer
[3:27] 5. Disposable Men
[5:21] 6. Long Gone
[3:59] 7. Baby Do You Love Me
[4:16] 8. Day Off Coming Soon
[3:16] 9. Mornin' Blues
[4:31] 10. Take A Little Chance
[4:17] 11. Pork Chop Shuffle

This 1998 release is solid energy from track one to track eleven, underline the word energy. The texture of Blue's sound is impressive; slow, soul drenched blues, hard line funk, sultry R&B balladry, and straight-ahead rock n roll. The secret of the unique sound isn't difficult to fathom; it's in the talent of the individuals. Brian Crowne is an incredible sax man, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. If this band had a musical anchor, it would be Crowne's wailing saxophone. While his sax attacks on this disc are subtle, they are still pleasingly pervasive.

Also of note is the considerable vocal ability of Chris Payton. She has a powerhouse voice, soulful delivery and knows when to growl for effect. Check out how she works the mike on tracks like "Born to Suffer;" it's in your face frustration and anger with just a hint of regret. Payton also does some outstanding voice work on "Mornin' Blues," an acoustic piece that really pushes all the right buttons. Not to underscore the searing contributions of Gary Hutchison; he is a fantastic guitarist whose myriad of influences could fill a CD store top to bottom. Marie was a little bit Country, and Donny was supposedly a little bit Rock n Roll but Gary Hutchison is a little bit of everything and then some! Check out the magic he pulls from his frets on "Pork Chop Shuffle." ~Bill Fountain

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Album: Live By Demand
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 115:46
Size: 265.0 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 1997
Art: Front

[ 3:48] 1. Shake It Loose
[ 5:21] 2. Speak Of The Devil
[ 5:21] 3. Long Gone
[ 3:01] 4. Big Mistake
[ 2:58] 5. Hot Saturday Night
[ 3:32] 6. Reposess My Heart
[ 5:18] 7. Down The Road
[ 8:01] 8. Minor Blues For A Major Person
[ 4:03] 9. Nobody Like My Baby
[ 3:27] 10. What You Think About Me
[ 3:41] 11. Rock And Roll All Night
[ 4:32] 12. Milagro
[ 4:09] 13. Oreo Blue - Year Of Pain
[ 9:23] 14. Too Much Conversation
[ 4:26] 15. Bobby Mcgee
[10:40] 16. Knockin On Heavens Door
[12:02] 17. I'm Alright
[10:19] 18. Rock Me Baby
[11:35] 19. Watchtower

"Live by Demand", recorded in 1996, has superb sound quality, especially considering that it was only Oreo Blue's second release overall and their first live recording . As good as their studio albums are, the group was meant to be heard in concert. This set was recorded on their home turf in Arkansas and truly captures the band's energy and musical talent. Chris Payton, the band's original vocalist who is no longer a member due to health reasons, handles the vocal chores on the majority of tracks. Her voice, reminiscent of the best blues and soul female artists, soars above the band's tight playing. The band's intensity, as well as their joy in performing, permeates the entire performance.

Brian Crowne (on sax and vocals) and Gary Hutchison (on guitar and vocals) share the soloing. Both display such a level of prowess on their respective instruments, that it is unusual to find a band with their individual equal, let alone a band that has the equal of both together. ~Al Kaplan

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Oreo Blue - 2 albums: O B 2 0; Recycling Twenty years Of Oreo Blue / Ten Down: Live At The Bypass

Album: O B 2 0; Recycling Twenty years Of Oreo Blue
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 53:16
Size: 122.0 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[4:02] 1. Earned The Right
[3:52] 2. Nobody Like My Baby
[3:56] 3. Speak Of The Devil
[6:38] 4. Minor Blues For A Major Person
[3:41] 5. Ten Million Country Songs
[6:41] 6. Born To Suffer
[4:33] 7. I Do Declare
[6:32] 8. The I-540 Song
[4:44] 9. Blues By The Numbers
[4:48] 10. Don't Want To Be Lonely
[3:43] 11. Baby Do You Love Me

It is nearly impossible to sum up 21 years of Oreo Blue, countless recordings and 9 official releases in oneparagraph. However, one word comes to mind: Perseverance. In 1991, Brian Crowne had a vision to form a relevant blues-rooted band and he had the work ethic to drive the band through a multitude of personnel changes and musical market fluctuations to reach that goal. When Brian retired in September of 2006, it left the core of the band; co-founder and bassist, Rod Williamson, guitarist, Gary Hutchison, and drummer, Stephen Boudreaux to re-invent the band and chase relevance into the future.

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Album: Ten Down: Live At The Bypass
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 63:29
Size: 145.3 MB
Styles: Rockin blues
Year: 2002
Art: Front

[4:34] 1. I'm Standing Here
[4:58] 2. Blues Thang'
[4:00] 3. Dimples
[7:22] 4. Things I've Done And Seen
[4:22] 5. Bye Bye Baby
[2:55] 6. That's The Time
[4:16] 7. The Man Song
[4:13] 8. Obluterated
[5:13] 9. Messin' With The Kid
[5:28] 10. Ain't No Sunshine
[3:09] 11. Two Frogs Boogie
[2:40] 12. Holdin' Out On Me
[4:53] 13. Born To Suffer
[5:20] 14. Hideaway

All songs were recorded live at The ByPass in Joplin, Missouri, on New Year's Eve 2001 and mixed January of 2002 at Fat Rabbit Studios, Van Buren, AR.

Brian Crowne--Sax, Guitar, Vocals; Rod Williamson--Fender Bass; Gary Hutchison--Guitars, Vocals; Stephen Boudreaux--Drums, Vocals.

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