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Harry Oman
Blues



LANSING, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  5/13/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/redhotbluesband  

   Harry Oman: General Info
Member Since1/18/2006
Band MembersHarry Oman (guitar, vocals), with RJ Spangler (drums) Chris Rumel (bass) in the Harmonica Shah Band.
I also play as a trio with Chris Bracey (drums) and Kevin Gall (bass).
InfluencesB.B. King, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Magic Sam, T-Bone Walker, Otis Rush, Howlin' Wolf, Lazy Lester, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Junior Parker, John Lee Hooker, Pee Wee Crayton, Elmore James, Hollywood Fats, Guitar Slim, Otis Spann, Eddie Taylor, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Walter Horton, Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Junior Watson, Bo Diddley, James Harman, etc. You get the idea....
Sounds Like"I don't play a lot of fancy guitar. I don't want to play it. The kind of guitar I want to play is mean, mean licks." -John Lee Hooker
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 16 2008 8:00P
Harmonica Shah Blues Band Tournon d’Agenais, France
May 17 2008 8:00P
Harmonica Shah Band at Springblues Festival Ecaussinnes, Belgium
May 18 2008 2:00P
Harmonica Shah Blues Band at: Bimhuis Amsterdam
Jun 6 2008 9:00P
Harmonica Shah at Jackson Blues Festival Jackson, Michigan
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Hot Blues & BBQ Oxford, Michigan
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Lam’ du Blues Lamanon, Languedoc-Roussillon
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Jazz n’ Blues Rallye Grund/Clausen, Luxembourg
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Harmonica Shah wsg John Sinclair at Guy Hollerin’s Restaurant Ann Arbor, Michigan

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   About Harry Oman
I got my start as a blues guitarist from my Mom's record collection; in the early 1960s she witnessed the performances of John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, and more. I listened to the John Lee Hooker "Travelin" lp, as well as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly, when I was in gradeschool. I always had a fascination for guitar, and I owe Lansing harmonica player Lee Scott and Detroit drummer RJ Spangler a debt of gratitude for "hipping" me to some of the finer points of Blues music.

I've played around the U.S and Canada with some of my musical heroes, the fabulous Alberta Adams (Detroit's Queen of the Blues), and I've played a few gigs with blues singer and harp player/icon James Harman. I've also played gigs with Eddie Kirkland, Uncle Jesse White, and Chicagoan Eddie C. Campbell, and others.

I've worked extensively as guitar player for Detroit bluesman Harmonica Shah. We have played in Chicago, Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, and Canada (Montreal, London, Windsor, etc).

I play with Harmonica Shah at some old school Detroit yard parties in the summer, at Val's house or at John's Junkyard. Shah has introduced me to some of the classic bluesmen such as Little Jr Cannaday, and Emmanuel Young.

Detroit drum legend Duke Dawson and guitarist Joey "Kingfish" have joined Shah and I on gigs, as have Billy Davis (ex Hank Ballard guitarist) and Chuck Cole (John Lee Hooker sideman). Other fine musicians I have played with: Thornetta Davis, Little Ed and the Imperials, Cee Cee Collins, Doug Deming, Larry McCray, Kenny Miller, Hank Mowry, Cubie, Buck the Preacher, Juanita Dixon, Sassy Wilson, Garfield Angove.

I would like to thank everyone that I play with, especially Detroit drummer RJ Spangler, and Chris Rumel (bass).


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Harry Oman's Friends Comments
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VINTAGE-TIES.COM





May 8 2008 3:50 PM

Hey, thanks for adding me :) Check out my page...Slim Harpo tune done by Lou Ann Barton

James Elijah-Christian

vintage-ties. com
austin blues society
merch dir
Robert Ironside


Is Online


Apr 18 2008 2:29 AM

Hey, thanks so much for including me amongst your friends.

Best Wishes & Salutations,

Bob Ironside

www. ironsideguitars. com



The Marci Linn Band





Apr 14 2008 11:45 AM

sounds great! Would love to see you guys live.
BOOTLEGGERS





Apr 7 2008 1:08 PM

Best wishes from the Basque moonshiner
Keep bluesin amigo
-- Didier
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Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars





Apr 2 2008 2:00 PM

Thank you for the add.
We appreciate your friendship.


Peace…

Tommy Crain
& the Crosstown Allstars




Michigan Bluegrass Network





Apr 2 2008 8:52 AM

Thanks Harry, for adding the Michigan Bluegrass Network to your friends.

Here's looking to spring!
The Pat Zelenka Project





Mar 18 2008 7:14 AM

Harry, it was great bumping into you yesterday, and a lot of fun to sit and talk music with a great guitar player.

Let's get together again soon.......please keep in touch.

Pat Zelenka
Kwadendamme Bluesfestival





Mar 17 2008 4:57 AM

Thank you for link the festival to your site.

KWADENDAMME BLUESFESTIVAL.

www. bluestown. nl


Friday 9 may 2008

LEFTHAND FREDDY (NL)
MANDVILLE feat. THE BLUES CROWNS (USA/NL)
THE JUKE JOINTS (NL)
GUY FORSYTH (USA)


Saterday 10 may 2008

PHIL BEE AND THE BUZZTONES (NL)
BIG BLIND (NL)
HOMEMADE JAMZ' BLUES BAND (USA)
SUGAR RAY NORCIA feat. THE NERVOUS FELLAS (USA/NL)
SEAN CARNEY feat. GENE WALKER (USA)
MARCEL SCHERPENZEEL PLAYS RORY GALLAGHER (NL)
MOFO PARTY BAND (USA)


juke joint stage:

RALPH DE JONGH (NL)
THE BLUE CLAY (NL)




bluestown.nl
9 and 10 May 2008

David





Mar 16 2008 7:48 PM

Hi Harry,
Looks like you are going to be touring some soon, good stuff! I hope you are well. We need to play again sometime!
blueslinks.nl (the mother of all blueslinks)





Mar 16 2008 3:23 PM

Thank you for place my site on yours.

KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE.

www. blueslinks. nl




blueslinks.nl
Your guide to the blues




photo's from Mississippy
See here photo's of the Highway 61 bluesfestival, Leland and the Holly Ridge blues jam, Mississippy

Von Face Blues Project





Mar 8 2008 12:40 PM

Hello Harry...
Just passin' through for a listen...
Excellent stuff, man.
Have a great weekend!
Andy Wilson





Feb 23 2008 2:13 PM

Hey Harry-

I'll be performing with MSU Jazz Band II on Monday if you & Julie feel like coming out. It's at the MSU Music Bldg Auditorium at 7:30. Some serious "in your face" horns on this one.

Hope to see you there,

-Andy
Smokey!





Feb 1 2008 5:51 PM

Harry, Harry, Harry...Saturday is GroundHog's Day, Man! They're Coming!
GROUNDHOG

Shake it easy, Man!
Smokey
James Reeser & The Back Seat Drivers





Jan 23 2008 12:36 PM

Hope all is well Harry! Haven't talked to you in a long time.

James Reeser.
Doc Yankee





Jan 18 2008 6:44 PM

where ya been, lad?

Come to think of it -where have *I* been?

Doc
Geezer Sound Cabinets





Dec 28 2007 4:58 AM

Great Music!!
Very Cool.

Thank you very much for taking the time to check us out and for your support.
All the Best,
Geezer Sound Company

Made in The USA Speaker Cabinets featuring Celestion and Eminence speakers.
Carol Fran





Dec 24 2007 9:58 PM

Harry -

Joyeux Noël!

Carol Fran
Signal Trip





Dec 21 2007 9:58 AM


And have a great '08!
BLUE MOON BLUES BAND


Is Online


Dec 19 2007 6:46 AM

Peace and friendship from the Blue Moon Blues Band: Kalamazoo. Looking forward to hearing your music live. Billy
Turner





Dec 19 2007 2:19 AM

A big MADE IN THE USA thank you for the add from
THE ONE and THE OLDEST MADE IN THE USA
Big and Tall Tee shirt company -- TURNER ORIGINALS!
Whites Bar





Nov 26 2007 9:04 AM

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Michigan Music Dojo





Nov 19 2007 9:44 PM

Great stuff, man! Love the classic blues. Keep it up!
Tallan T-Man Latz 8 year old guitarist





Oct 18 2007 8:11 AM

Harry,

Hope all is GREAT because it sounds GREAT!

If you get a chance holler back and let us know how you’re doing.

Best wishes always,
T-Man and Carl (T-Man’s Dad)

Go to T-Man’s official website!
KAREN





Oct 8 2007 2:31 PM


Harry luvin your music so much. Thankyou for being my new friend. Welcome to ARKANSAS
Geoff





Aug 31 2007 12:59 AM

Hi Harry,hope this finds you well and that you had a good summer? The music sounds as great as ever.If you'd ever be interested in airtime on 'Helsinki's Blues Cafe' please get in touch
Have a great week end
Geoff

www.live365.com/stations/catnadja
Blues Detour





Aug 28 2007 4:57 PM

Hello Harry,
Many thanks for the add, love yout tunes and style!!


Take a new direction....
Take a

BLUES POWER BAND





Aug 14 2007 2:32 AM

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great serenity and the good music.
salutes from Italy

B.P.band
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Big George Brock





Aug 13 2007 1:42 PM

Hi


Thanks for the add and pleased to meet you.


Help spread the word about Big George Brock


Doc Yankee





Jul 27 2007 6:49 AM

About time we got together and did some serious playin'!

Hope your summer's going well...!

Doc
Mike Ballini





Jun 18 2007 3:59 AM

thanks for adding me, i appreciate that!
Pelle Lindberg Band





Jun 14 2007 1:52 AM

Just checking on some of my Myspace friends.
Hope all is well.
Nice to see you again.
If you got the time, check out new videos at my place.
Best from
/Pelle
Erich Goebel





May 27 2007 10:46 AM

Good to see ya @ YPL last night,Harry!
Carlo Pipitone





Apr 18 2007 1:04 PM

So a fine bluesy sound! I love your Boom Boom...
Greet