Thankfully I live in a place that affords me to make such choices. Thanks America for the freedoms we still manage to retain.

After observing this government over the recent past several years, I do question just how long several of our freedoms will remain. They seem to be quickly eroding, but that's another can of worms.

Vocally, people often liken my blues to Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Bessie Smith, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Susan Tedischi, and the jazz to Billie Holiday, and Ella, although I rarely hear the likeness myself. I have no clue, I am not really listening to hear who I sound like, I just want to insure the quality of my vocals to the best of my abilities. I just sing what moves me, in hopes that I am not alone in feeling whatever the music denotes. I appreciate and am thankful to be able to learn, sing and play, and most of all, share music. I love respect and appreciate all the great musicians that came before me, and who are currently out there. To all the music lovers and appreciaters, check this out: If it weren't for you to share and feel this music with, for me, it would Never be the complete experience it is. You are the notes that make my songs sing! I love you! ~O~

See Octavia singing, playing guitar, and her mean harp with her "LONG ONE"  that is, her 1 minute and 11 second show stopping harp note, in this live video of  "Cold Day In Hell" accompanied by David Franklin @ OctaviaBlues.com