Owen Roberts- vocals, guitar
Yair Evnine- bass, guitar, cello
Greg Peters- slide guitar
Megan Slankard- vocals
Steve Dekrone- drums
Joel Behrman- horns
James Greenfield- percussion
Elijah Tucker- drums
Influences
Manu Chao, Xavier Rudd, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Fabrizio de Andre, Mark Knopfler, Michael Franti, Leo Kottke, Bad Religion, Beck, Andrew Bird, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Francesco Guccini, Rev. Gary Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, The Waybacks, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Outkast, Hieroglyphics, Nick Drake, Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Silvio Rodriguez, Caetano Veloso, John Butler, Nellie Mckay, Dan Bern, Wood Brothers, Beck, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Bell Biv Devoe, Led Zepplin, Alicia Keys, Devotchka, Ben Harper, Wilco, the Black Keys, White Stripes, Brad Barr, the Decemberists,
Sounds Like
Manu Chao, Xavier Rudd, Paul Simon, Ryan Adams, Van Morrison, Nick Drake, Sufjan Stevens, Leo Kottke, John Butler,
From the Bay Area to Italy, New York and back around, Owen Roberts has been writing, recording and performing his multi-lingual rock, folk and blues infused music since the tender age of eighteen. Now back in Berkeley, CA where it all started, he and a slide guitar playing beer brewer by the name of Greg Peters are touring the coasts and moving audiences with a sound that draws inspiration from Creedence Clearwater, Manu Chao, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ben Harper, Fabrizio de Andre, and Leo Kottke.
In 2007 Owen released Bay to Maples, an eleven track album which he wrote while living two hours north of New York City in the quietly debaucherous town of Tivoli, NY and in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood. Recording was primarily done at the Ice House Studios in San Rafael, CA with sessions at the Santorium in Tivoli and in co-producer Yair Evnine's garage in Oakland, CA. Evnine plays cello and bass on the record and Megan Slankard drops the sweet harmonies. The Monterey County Weekly called the album "a gritty, folksy acoustic melange that manages an edgy side."
My attempts to create an Open at the Mama Buzz Cafe have failed. The will be no open mic at the Mama Buzz cafe. The "Every Second Sunday" open mic has been double booked for the second month in a row. It is clear I'm not suited to be the host of an open mic. Thank you all for your interest and support. My sincerest apologies to all musicians poets that hoped and even planned for this open mic.
OCT.28..WED...AT THE MISSOURI LOUNGE 2600 SAN PABLO AVE,BERKELEY THATS BETWEEN UNIVERSITY & ABHBY
*****IT'S AN OPEN MIC***
SO BRING YOUR ACCOUSTIC GUITARS *SIGN UP IS 7pm* THE OPEN MIC GO'S UNTIL 10pm. THEN WE ALL GO OUT TO THE BEER GARDEN IN BACK AND JAM TILL ABOUT 1am. SINGING 5-6 PART HARMONY ON OLD SONGS.. THERE WILL BE 6 GUITARS PLAYING AT THE SAME TIME.. I LOVE THIS PLACE..I PLAY THERE EVERY WED... IT'S ALSO A HALLOWEEN PARTY SO DRESS US..
Check out my new demos---I'm Coming Home and Give Me Shelter
If you like what you hear, I'm going into a studio in December to make a full album and I want you to hear it. SO, if you want to get a copy, message me your email or mailing address.
Saturday August 15th – San Rafael, CA - 7pm KC Turner House Concert Series Presents…
~MATT THE ELECTRICIAN w/ SCRAPPY JUD NEWCOMB~ & ~JOHN CRAIGIE~
Matt The Electrician and John Craigie are hands down two of my favorite performers to date. Their songwriting, storytelling and musical talents create an experience that will leave you wanting more. I promise!...I don't joke around when it comes to good music!
Hi! How are you doing? Not checked in with you in a while but hoping all is ticked-booo.. Please go and check out my latest creation- video to Ivory Tower. I am immensely proud and happy with it! Downloads available too! Would love to hear your feedback. Love and light to you. xx
7/24/09
@ Shea Stadium
Best Hits
Little Wing
Sondra O (from Silver Summit)
Luke Perry
20 meadow street, brooklyn
$5-7 donation
be a part of our live studio audience!
Owen, You may be my new favorite person! You are an amazing performer and a great guy! Thank you for being part of Bazaar-Stock! I can't wait to have some more good times with you! take care, kc
7/24/09
@ Shea Stadium
Best Hits
Little Wing
Sondra O (from Silver Summit)
Luke Perry
20 meadow street, brooklyn
$5-7 donation
be a part of our live studio audience!
