Osgood & Blaque
Greg Osgood has entertained audiences around the world. From Asia back to America he has experienced the musical cultures of Thailand, Taiwan, Okinawa and Tokyo, to name a few. Having toured with Purple Haze in the early '80s, he is no novice to the stage. Since then, he has performed as lead singer with several groups including The Dominoes (Jackson), Mississippi-145 (Vicksburg) and his latest duo-project. He presents melodies that are carefully blended against a backdrop of beautfiul keyboard fingered strings, piano and well-synced bass and drums. Wielding an act similar to Stevie Wonder, his innovative music ranges from romantic to dance, swing to pop, blues to country, a comfort enabling the listener to enjoy the soulful southern sound. Even his blues rhythms combine a foot-stomping, high-energy, funky soul combination; all powered by an emotionally charged live performance.
It would seem as though he was somehow born into music. He remembers his mother singing to him while in the womb and many of his friends still say he can remember a song forever. Though not surrounded by notable stars and superstars, he began receiving musical instruction at age five as a protege' Mot Willis. As he broadened his musical knowledge and abilities, he began developing skills that would enable him to embrace his vision completely. What he lacks in formal education he makes up with experience having performed over 11,700 shows since he began in 1982. Though Osgood is capable of performing a thousand covers, he also writes, records, performs, arranges and produces his own music. He has pioneered his solo act through the twentieth century into the digital age. He has written well over 200 original songs. He has acquired the admiration of his contemporaries. He has manipulated the "standard" in order to effect "change"; and there is no doubt that he will continue to "practice his magic" before a yet broader audience.
Cee Blaque's background begins as a young child at the Holly Grove Baptist Church. Her fire for singing was fueled by Mrs. Adlay Thomas, a superb vocalist at her church. "She is, to me, my greatest mentor! I have always, since I was a small girl, wanted to sing just like her. Her singing would reach out around you and stand you up, and fill you with the presence of spirit! Whenever I can, I go to hear her sing. She is still my teacher and still sings as great today as she did during my childhood!", Blaque admits. Blaque's harmonica style has been compared to that of Louisiana-born Little Walter who achieved a saxophone-like sound with his harmonica. Blaque's vocal delivery and careful harmonic phrases are a deep personification of her heartfelt yearnings while growing up in and around the Mississippi Delta and Catfish Row. Blaque's vocal performance offers intriquing embellishments to whatever she's singing, whether cover tunes or original material. Adding her own variety of harmonic calls, vocal scats coupled with authority and resilience, Blaque brings returns an era of Big Mama Thornton, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Koko Taylor and Etta James, offering much more than meets the eye.
As inseparable business partners, Osgood & Blaque together have made significant contributions to the music industry producing several original recordings. Notwithstanding "Amour" and "Back To Back", Osgood's first two recordings, "The Good Is In The Man (2003)" featured a duet which reached the #1 music soul charts in 2007. "Through The Fire CD (2006)" presents an original compilation of soul and blues featuring a duet with Cee Blaque entitled "Never Gonna Give You Up", the same which reached the #2 spot, along with "Beale Street Blues Here I Come" appearing at #1 on Indie Music Blues Charts for four consecutive weeks, reappeariing a second time for a streak of six weeks. "Re-Birth of the Blues CD (2007)", compiles an original collection reminiscent of Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Jimmy Reed, creating a dynamic blues and soul blend.
Every now and again someone comes along and brings back to our minds that there is still some uncharted talent ready to explode onto the music scene. Down-to-earth and humble, they eased onto the music scene with a subtle kick but soon afterward it became evident to all who have heard about them that Osgood & Blaque is one of the most widely-acclaimed new musical acts to come along in years. This is the moment for Osgood & Blaque. They are "the real deal". With a brilliant "guiding light" ahead of them, and the world of technology at their fingertips, we can expect to see more of Osgood & Blaque, "the Dynamic Duo of the South"!
It would seem as though he was somehow born into music. He remembers his mother singing to him while in the womb and many of his friends still say he can remember a song forever. Though not surrounded by notable stars and superstars, he began receiving musical instruction at age five as a protege' Mot Willis. As he broadened his musical knowledge and abilities, he began developing skills that would enable him to embrace his vision completely. What he lacks in formal education he makes up with experience having performed over 11,700 shows since he began in 1982. Though Osgood is capable of performing a thousand covers, he also writes, records, performs, arranges and produces his own music. He has pioneered his solo act through the twentieth century into the digital age. He has written well over 200 original songs. He has acquired the admiration of his contemporaries. He has manipulated the "standard" in order to effect "change"; and there is no doubt that he will continue to "practice his magic" before a yet broader audience.
Cee Blaque's background begins as a young child at the Holly Grove Baptist Church. Her fire for singing was fueled by Mrs. Adlay Thomas, a superb vocalist at her church. "She is, to me, my greatest mentor! I have always, since I was a small girl, wanted to sing just like her. Her singing would reach out around you and stand you up, and fill you with the presence of spirit! Whenever I can, I go to hear her sing. She is still my teacher and still sings as great today as she did during my childhood!", Blaque admits. Blaque's harmonica style has been compared to that of Louisiana-born Little Walter who achieved a saxophone-like sound with his harmonica. Blaque's vocal delivery and careful harmonic phrases are a deep personification of her heartfelt yearnings while growing up in and around the Mississippi Delta and Catfish Row. Blaque's vocal performance offers intriquing embellishments to whatever she's singing, whether cover tunes or original material. Adding her own variety of harmonic calls, vocal scats coupled with authority and resilience, Blaque brings returns an era of Big Mama Thornton, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Koko Taylor and Etta James, offering much more than meets the eye.
As inseparable business partners, Osgood & Blaque together have made significant contributions to the music industry producing several original recordings. Notwithstanding "Amour" and "Back To Back", Osgood's first two recordings, "The Good Is In The Man (2003)" featured a duet which reached the #1 music soul charts in 2007. "Through The Fire CD (2006)" presents an original compilation of soul and blues featuring a duet with Cee Blaque entitled "Never Gonna Give You Up", the same which reached the #2 spot, along with "Beale Street Blues Here I Come" appearing at #1 on Indie Music Blues Charts for four consecutive weeks, reappeariing a second time for a streak of six weeks. "Re-Birth of the Blues CD (2007)", compiles an original collection reminiscent of Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Jimmy Reed, creating a dynamic blues and soul blend.
Every now and again someone comes along and brings back to our minds that there is still some uncharted talent ready to explode onto the music scene. Down-to-earth and humble, they eased onto the music scene with a subtle kick but soon afterward it became evident to all who have heard about them that Osgood & Blaque is one of the most widely-acclaimed new musical acts to come along in years. This is the moment for Osgood & Blaque. They are "the real deal". With a brilliant "guiding light" ahead of them, and the world of technology at their fingertips, we can expect to see more of Osgood & Blaque, "the Dynamic Duo of the South"!