Brendan O'Hara & The Big Bounce Collective: What's NEW(s)

Borrowing from Bob Dylan is rarely my MO. no other title seemed more befitting of basically the most transitional period, period. The band has a new face, while maintaining a similar sound, and the team, that's been working on this project, has moved in another direction, leaving the pro/an- tagonist...to fend for himself until the finest in promotional and professional management mans the fuck up and gets on board!

I swore last time- i would be more diligent about keeping my website up to date and interactive...but let's be real, i write songs and perform them for a living...most of what i do is a perpetual diary...experience life, write about it, sing it to you people, often with some long winded story about something completely unrelated to the moment...did you know Dick Cheney lit his office on fire? In any case, i'm working on a new record and a new outlook on life...not one that abandons the old out look, one that enhances my dream...but let's not dwell to long on that...my frequent flyer miles are growing greatly, new cities are alot of fun to play for and to visit, and LA and i have been having a love affair now for a while...My producers, LOONER, a dynamic duo with mad street cred, and an alliance with Ziggy Marley (a true representation of peace and love and not selling out) means that the energy is allocated in the right spot, i believe. Beyond that, i would say, i've slacked on press, and new venues in Miami, but my right hand woman keeps getting it done- having an ally in this up hill battle is a blessing, and knowing the progress of the last six months is hard to really sum up in this blog... so, i guess that's it for now...i have the best fans and friends and family in the world, and love is in the air, i hope every one votes...

Brendan's Tour schedule is getting busier and busier all the time. after 3,700 miles along the eatern sea board, brendan has logged over 60,000 travel miles this year thus far. stay tuned to more comprehensive tour coverage... he's a busy guy.

Jan. 6th- Transit Lounge, Miami, Fl (This is the last Show in Miami for a month. We'll be at Transit the 1st sat. of every month)
Jan. 11th- Tim&Terry's Cafe, Gainsville, Fl
Jan. 12th- CJ's Landing, Atlanta, Ga (a new venue in Atlanta, hell yeah)
Jan. 13th- Club Vinyl, Atlanta, Ga (Love this place! And opening for a great band Liquid Jungle)
Jan. 15th- The Alamo, Newnan, Ga (on the bill with the best duo ever Stokeswood)
Jan. 17th- City Bar, Athens, Ga (who doesn't love Athens)
Jan. 20th- The Dame, Lexington, KY (With Trumpet extraodanaire Ben Hovey and his fellow bandmates Ill Subliminal)

Jan 26th! Brendan performs among 11 other artists being judged on music composition, performance, audience response... so come out and support.

Two Days later Brendan hit the road for a little food with family and gigs in both NYC and Philly. The consistantly supportive crowd at the Bitter End was followed up by a win in a Radio supported competition in Philly...then followed by 2 studio sessions with Philly's most up and coming producers both in rock, and hip-hop

The CityLink Festival was a blast...Brendan put together the biggest band to date, complete with horn section, violin, guitar, percussion, and of course passion. We were Well recieved & we thank all those who attended.

This Past sunday, a holiday-ed out, Brendan took the stage at World Cafe Live in downtown Philly to compete in the second of three rounds as philly's rising performer. Brendan's competition was as ecelctic as it was strong, but in the end a democratic vote put Brendan into the thrid round which will take place Jan 27th at the very respected, and acoustically astounding Main Stage at wxpn studios... one of the most supportive indie radio stations in the country. Thanks to those who came out and those who sent their positivie vibes. Mark the Date Jan 27th! in the city of brotherly love.

Bob Weinberg has written a really humbling peace on Brendan's career and what it means to remain part of a band that has worked so hard, while still trying to be a dynamic solo performer. Thanks Bob, for such a classy write up. It also had a a full page picture by photgrapher Darryl Henderson

Brendan O'Hara & The Humble Ones were recently named Best Rock Band of 2006 by City Link Magazine! We feel honored. Thank you, City Link. The exposure that gives us is immeasureable and comes at a great time as we're readying two new releases, Brendan's solo record "Soapbox" and the full-band release, "Five Days" (or some other title, maybe.) Anyway, know that we're blown away by the honor and are very proud to be named as the best amongst some of our other local favorites and friends like Raffa and Rainer, TSDW, Brimestone, Suenalo, Tourche, and Guajiro.
http://www.southflorida.com/citylink/sfe-cl-bestof06ent06,0,7315929.story?coll=sfe-cl-top-promo