Mike Osborn Band
rockin' blues
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"This S. F. bay area artist debut release is a refreshingly unique blend of blues, rock, R&B and country. From its boot scootin’ boogie dance songs to its weepy ballads, this CD has plenty of diversity yet Mike’s passionate, masterful guitar playing ties it all together in a common thread."
"blazing guitar work and powerful vocals coupled with his strong stage presence and audience interaction to a level rarely seen"
Mike is a unique blend of classic rock, blues and progressive country with a touch of funk and R&B thrown in with an occasional Celtic accent (oh, did I mention unique?).
Always soulful, always danceable, always with a concert stage presence and audience interaction, the entire band delivers on multiple levels all at the same time.
BAND MEMBERS:
Michael W. Osborn-guitar and vocals
Mike has been entertaining crowds since the age of sixteen with his fretboard wizardry and soulfull, growling vocals. He has performed across the country - Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles and is now based out of San Jose CA. where he is well known and highly respected in the musical community. Having performed at many of the most prestigious venues in the area.
David De Silva– Bass and backup vocals
David adds a Progressive rock appeal to the band with his sage like grasp of a bass fretboard, honed by teaching bass during the day and performing with the Mike Osborn band at night.
Susan Youngblood –Drums and vocals
Susan electrifies the crowd with her driving drum beats and riveting solos coupled with her crisp vocals.
Michael W. Osborn was born in Illinois and grew up in the country on the bank of the Kankakee river, not unlike Huckleberry Finn hiking, hunting and fishing, enjoying the outdoors. His parents and grandparents listened to country music a lot, the kind they nowadays call “blue grass”, He hated it at the time but it would later have a big influence on him musically. When he was 13 his family moved to Woodland CA (near Sacramento), he started taking guitar lessons in school. By the time he was 16 he was performing in local clubs and making money as a lead guitarist in a country rock band regularly. From there he went on to play in rockabilly and metal bands for years. He played in church as much as he could, and got the opportunity to play professionally for a couple years doing blues and classic rock and a few SRV tribute shows. After taking a hiatus from music for a few years to focus on raising his children, Mike started back up again in October 2006 performing weekly and building up a network of musicians and music and reestablishing his reputation. Mike has already received rave reviews on magazine, television and radio. Always performing with a raw "edge of the envelope" passion , and supported by the finest professional musicians, these shows are a definite must see. October 09' marked the release of his first feature album "Fire & Fury" (a term used to describe the energy of his live performances), a 10 trac CD that is a unique blend of blues, rock, country and R&B. The original tracs on the album offer a rare glimpse into his personal views and thoughts on life. Mike uses Fender and Gibson guitars and Fender and Marshall amps and a custom built gm-18 from Moore Amplification through a 2x12 cab also custom built from Moore Amplification and a custom built, reinforced signature model guitar neck built by Rex Guitarworks.
Review of CD by San Jose magazine:
Mike Osborn is a tough character. He doesn’t believe in Superman or sunshine, as evidenced by his songs “Ain’t No Superman” and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.” Okay, actually there’s only no sunshine “when she’s gone,” and the other song is not so much a denial of the Man of Steel’s existence as a plea to his woman to ease up a little. Still, there’s something raw and gritty about this Campbell bluesman that makes me think I wouldn’t want to fight him. Last month he released his first CD, Fire and Fury, on which the former rockabilly and metal guitarist embraces his blues destiny in a brutal full nelson. - Steve Palopoli sanjose.com
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