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City: Birmingham
State: Midlands
Country: UK
Signup Date: 10/13/2006
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 

Category: Music
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH @ 7PM
£10

 BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS

The legendary Brian Auger's Oblivion Express has returned. The famed B3 and keyboard player, has created a distinct voice that combines jazz, rock, soul and funk, that is clearly recognizable to his millions of fans. With over 20 recordings to his name and lengthy stints on the RCA and Warner Bros. labels, Brian Auger has accumulated a Grammy Nomination, 10 albums charting in Billboards Hot 100, a #1 single, and the title of "The Godfather of Acid Jazz". Brian's bands over the years have featured Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll and even Jimi Hendrix. In addition Brian has recorded with great luminaries as The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Eric Burdon and Down To The Bone. The new incarnation of the Oblivion Express is a family affair featuring Karma Auger on drums and Savannah Auger on vocals, who live up to the Auger name and make the Oblivion Express smoke. Rave reviews and demands for return engagements follow this artist wherever he goes.

This is what they say...

"Brian Auger is one of the best B-3 artists I have ever heard in my life. His technique is awesome and the amount of energy he generates is unparalleled and relentless. He is a tremendous talent with a wonderfully warm and compassionate personality, a combination that is hard to beat. He deserves all the accolades."
-Herbie Hancock

"Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express do so at their own risk."
-The Beastie Boys

"My Favorite rock artists are Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Brian Auger and Loudon Wainwright."
-Mose Allison

"When I first heard Brian’s album ‘Definitely What’ I could not believe how ahead of its time it was. A visionary in his own time with music that still comes over fresh today-and he’s still doing it just as great-keep up the good work mate!"
-Simon Bartholomew (The Brand New Heavies)

"Brian, Brian Man, You’re Crazy!"
-Jimmy Smith

"His power and love for the music was the foundation for one of the most memorable tours I have ever done. With this great solid foundation it made it possible for us to blow free. Brian is a true inspiration to work with despite the fact that he is an Englishman! Brian is a bad mutha!!!"
-Les McCann

"Brian Auger is a superb technician on his instrument but he also plays with feeling that is a rarity. I am looking forward to recording with him in the near future."
-Eddie Harris

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