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Justin Oliver

http://go.berkleemusic.com/jusdrums
Justin Oliver ( jusdrums )
A member of Berkleemusic since October 21, 2002
 
Justin Oliver
Newton, MA
US
Telephone: 508-863-3433
Email: jusdrums@hotmail.com
Sample audio files of my music. Use the quicktime player to listen.
What's Goin' On (Download)
the R&B classic recorded with Yuval Golibroda
 
Fell in Love with a Boy (Download)
R&B/Neo-Soul tune with a killer pocket.
 
Son of a Preacher Man (Download)
Classic R&B tune performed by Alley Blues
 
Stormy Monday (Download)
Blues Standard
 
Sample images of me and my work.
Performance Photo (Download)
Live at Great Scott in Allston
 
Harper's Ferry (Download)

 
Pro Musica Festival (Download)
Shunji, Yuval, and Myself at St. Anne's Church after performance
 
Ryles Jazz Club (Download)
with Wendy Roy 4/25/05
 
Harper's Ferry 2 (Download)

 
Download files.
Teaching Resume
My curent resume for teaching, Private and Group.
 
Performance Resume
My current resume for Live and Studio Performance
 
Justin is a drummer with experience in Rock/Funk/Latin/Jazz as well as percussion.
Harper's Ferry

Recording credits include sessions at Manhattan Center Studios, Mockingbird Studio, Sound Museum, among others. He continues to be active as a session musician/Touring artist for various artists and labels. Performance and/or Recording credits include:

Ryles Jazz Club

Magdalen Hsu-Li www.magdalenhsuli.com
Casey Desmond (www.caseydesmond.com)
Alley Blues www.myspace.com/alleyblues
Tatianna
No Limit
Terry Gresham
Adam Ezra Group
Night Life
Wendy Roy
The Hermes Orchestra
Michelle Lewis
Beantown Project

Justin has recorded for Labels such as Sound Museum, MDI records, Incredible Steps Productions, and Soundwave.


 

Q:Tell us about your act, music style, and brief history, including band members and what instruments they play.
A: I have been playing professionally for the past 10 years. I specialize in the styles of Rock, Funk/R&B,Pop but I have also played with Latin and Jazz Groups. I graduated from Berklee in 2001 with a degree in Percussion Performance.

Q:What have been some important gigs or venues you've played?
A: I have done session work at Manhattan Center Studios, Sound Museum, MDI Studios, Mockingbird Studio, among others. I have performed at Ryles Jazz Club, Boston Blues Challenge, Boston Jazz Festival, Harper's Ferry, The Middle East, The Paradise Rock Club, Avalon, Johnny D's, Sky Bar, Linwood in Boston, the Lions Den, Alphabet Lounge and Velvet Room in New York, as well as the Dover Brickhouse in NH.

Q:What are the names and release dates of your previous recordings?
A: "Taking a Moment"- artist Ruane Sibley. recorded at MDI studios in Plymouth. released Sept. 2004

Q:What kind of people or opportunities are you hoping to find on Berkleemusic?
A: Session work and Touring

The latest news about me. You can also read the archive of past news.
October 24, 2008
9pm Pickled Onion
with Alley Blues
21+
 
September 6, 2008
9pm Pickled Onion
With Alley Blues
21+
 
August 2, 2008
8pm Lizard Lounge
With Casey Desmond
21+
 
July 31, 2008
12pm Joseph J. Moakley Courthouse
with Alley Blues
outdoor show, all ages

 
July 22, 2008
6pm Columbus Prak, Boston, MA.
With Casey Desmond
Outdoor Show, All ages
 
July 17, 2008
Recording at Manhattan Center Studios for Pop Singer Tatianna's new album
 
February 22, 2007
Performing with ALLEY BLUES www.myspace.com/alleyblues at Felt in Boston for the Budweiser True Music Concert Series. Show time at 9pm. visit www.livemusicboston.com for advance ticket sales.
 
October 28, 2006
Performing with Alley Blues at the 2006 Boston Blues Society Blues Challenge being held at the F1 Track Ballroom in Braintree. Sturday October 28th at 9pm. visit www.myspace.com/alleyblues for more info.
 
October 20, 2006
Performing with Close to Home, Rock/Blues/Funk band at venues around New England. Check out www.closetohomemusic.com for more info.
 
October 3, 2006
Touring with Magdalen Hsu-Li. Contemporary Pop Rock artist touring in support of her Latest release "Smashing the Ceiling". Visit www.magdalenhsuli.com for dates and more info