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Oohlala
Genre: Rock, Pop
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Vocalist / Harmonica - Simon Meli Guitarist - Tony Kvesic Bass - Serge Coniglione Drums - Shane O'Neill
Sounds Like: jet, Led Zepplin, Wolf Mother
Influences: The Who, Led Zepplin, T-Rex
Artist Website: www.oohlala.net.au

From the heart & soul of Sydney’s exploding entertainment scene, the inner west has formed OOHLALA - 4 young souls with a thirsty passion for early boogie, soul music and early rock n roll. Take a pinch of Otis' Redding Rhyme, the swells of Booker T Jones Band, wash it in Muddy Waters, let it out to dry on line with the cheek, charm and haircombs of The Faces and you got yourself a blurring of rock and soul.

Branded in such a way, these guys create a rugged yet understated music that has the cockiness of a street gang but with a sentimentality that is hushed and intimate.

If there is such a thing as a gang with good intentions, OohLaLa are it, bashing away at everything, raising a ruckus and ensuring a great time is had by all.

Vocalist Simon Meli possesses a parched soul throat and can often be seen leaning portentously on his straight mike stand, he seems likely to keel over at any given moment, from the agony of his soul lamentations or from the sheer giddy exuberance of the rockers.

Meanwhile, guitarist Tony Kvesic acts like he is perfectly willing to help him fall over, as long as it doesn't spill his beer or interrupt his riffing.

Bass man, Serge Coniglione is content to hem in the bottom end, arrangements whose raucous acceleration might otherwise derail before the first chorus. He is often spotted watching out for any lapses in beat like an assassin watches over their target.

Meanwhile, drummer Shane Steel O'Neill makes a modest drum set sound like overgrown child's play, a massively energetic beat party.

OohLaLa are committed to two things: One another and the idea that if they stomp on their blues just right, everyone within earshot of their rollicking symphony will have an evening of unmitigated boisterous fun and damn the consequences.

OohLaLa give it to you, like a hit in the heart, injecting one whole hunk of Rhythm & Blues, Sweet Soul Music.

WHAT THEY SAY......

"As it's namesake suggests Oohlala offer a remarkable reminiscence of the great soul/rock bands of the 60's and 70's such as the Faces. Their individual musicianship is flawless, but combined, it creates the ultimate good time with infectious grooves and unmistakable licks. Blues, soul, funk, rock...whatever the fuck you want to call it's old school and it's cookin' - These guys are bound for big stage. Oh and Simon Meli...that boy CAN sing!"
DENLEY HEALY, SHOCK RECORDS

"Oohlala are the band and this four track EP is a sensational introduction to their raw, invigorating music. Vocalist Simon Meli is the key to the highway with a classic rock’n’soul voice topping off some high octane Hammond drenched slabs of power. The rest of the band are no slouches either with guitarist Tony Kvesic laying down some fine grooves backed abily by bassist Sergio Cogniglione and drummer Steel O’Neill they have it all - great songs and musicians, all topped off with the stratospheric vocals of Simon Meli………………As the band say Ooh La La give it to you, like a hit in the heart, injecting one whole hunk of Rhythm & Blues, Sweet Soul Music.”
STUART A HAMILTON, BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE UK

“OohLaLa is a rock band ……. here they could join Australia’s great list of party bands. The songs sound like they have been recorded in a sweaty studio back in 1972 and, as far as the band is concerned, Led Zeppelin, T-Rex and The Who are the only bands that existed.”
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EP TRACK LISTING:

1. Chop the Mutha Down
2. Chinese Whispers
3. Dog Gone Insane
4. Yeah People

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Chop the Mutha Down
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Chinese Whispers
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Dog Gone Insane
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Chop the Mutha Down
rating:  5/5
This rocks! Listening to this song, you can tell these guys arent (like many new artists) m




Chop the Mutha Down
rating:  5/5
Killer track! Sweet soul vocals with strong rifts and punchy drums. This is an amazing track. It reminds me of summers in london! Bring on more Oohla...




Dog Gone Insane
rating:  5/5
Rock solid !




Chinese Whispers
rating:  4/5
What a back beat and groovy vibe, Best get your neck brace ready as you can't stop nodding approval to this easy listener.
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