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- Original Hometown:
- New York, NY
- Available for:
- Solo Acoustic Gig, Solo Keyboard, Duet Gig, Trio Gig, 4-Piece Gig, Full-Band
- I am a...
- Music Lover, Musician, Songwriter, Educator
- My Musical Talent/Skills:
- Vocalist, Vocal Harmonies, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Piano
- Do you perform? Highlight venues you have performed:
- CBGBs, The Knitting Factory (NYC), BB King's Blues Club and Grille, The Loft, Paddy's, Billboard NYC, Flip Flops, etc
- Do you write original lyrics, melody, both?
- Lyrics and Melody
- I have CDs for sale...
- ... on iTunes
- My Influences:
- led zeppelin, ben harper, jimi hendrix, seether, metallica, jonny lang
- Songwriters! Which local radio station(s) are best for your recorded music?
- Rock 103
- About Me:
- Rockoustic band Ophir Drive is exploding onto the Columbus rock music scene. From their first appearance as a duet at the Loft to their new full-tilt rock show, his quartet has been putting their rockoustic twist on everything from Nirvana to Katy Perry - and they write really well too. This "rockoustic" sound is influenced by a wide range of bands including Metallica, Jonny Lang, Ben Harper, Led Zeppelin, and Shakira. Every band member brings their own style to the stage, resulting in an in-your-face set of melodic rock every time they play. Some of their well-received covers include "Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones and "Have a Cigar” by Pink Floyd.
Coming together not only from different backgrounds but different musical projects, Ophir Drive pleasantly surprises listeners. Sarah J (guitars/lead vocals) brought the solo acoustic version of Ophir Drive to Columbus by way of New York City in March and quickly joined forces with metalhead Jon Edwards (lead guitar/vocals) - who previously worked with Atlanta-based R&B group Urban Rockstars - through the Columbus Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association. A chance meeting at Picasso's Pizza brought drummer and multi-instrumentalist Brannon Tharpe of Nashville to them. Bassist Ryan Kiefer, who's been working in praise bands around Columbus, rounded out the line-up with the help of Craiglist, putting Ophir Drive in touch with their final member.
With “music that’s so much more than the sum of its acoustic rock parts,” military wife Sarah has played legendary venues including CBGBs, Billboard Magazine headquarters (NYC), the Knitting Factory (NYC), BB King’s Blues Club and Grille, and the Loft (GA). She has been featured in the Billboard Magazine website, the Fort Benning Bayonet, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Playgrounds Magazine, The Fayetteville Observer, and Up & Coming Weekly magazine, and performed live on WFSS 91.9 in Fayetteville, NC, and 88.1 WMVL in Purchase, NY. In May 2009 Ophir Drive was accepted as a SESAC affiliate.
“She has the “it” factor and totally owns the stage when she appears.” With the addition of Jon, Brannon, and Ryan, Ophir Drive is setting out to rock Columbus.
- Website:
- http://ophirdrive.com
- I am interested in learning more about:
- Music Education Options, Music Marketing & Promotion, Performing, Publishing
- My Favorite Local Music Venues
- The Loft, Flip Flops, Oasis, Dailey's, Sports Rock Cafe (RIP), Fountain City Coffee, City Market, SOHO, Hookahmeup
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"My Soldier Prayer" Now on iTunes!
By Due to several requests, "My Soldier prayer" is now available on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and Amazon! Just "Google" Dale Boswell, or go to my Official site www.strokindixie.net. Thanks, Dale.
Posted by Dale Boswell on August 21, 2009 at 10:32am
Brian Mallard and Renegade....Luminous Woman, and others
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Cool New Album Coming
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Cool New Music on GAC Headline Country
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What the FANS are saying about Chris Hanners new release to radio ~
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Posted by Chris Hanners on June 12, 2009 at 5:30pm
Midtown Garage Sale: 1177 Tate Drive FRI & SAT 8am-5pm *NO EARLY BIRDS, YA'LL*
Pass the word on to everyone you know... baby stuff, cool collectibles, electronics, furniture.
1177 Tate Drive. Ask for Autumn Mae!
(off Wynnton Rd. between Wachovia and Walgreens)
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seanrox
Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on May 15, 2009 at 3:30pm
The Lunatics are in the Hall!
Life changed for me in an instant. In one moment in time I knew that my life would never be the same again. Once I was a boy who on occasion enjoyed music. Then one day I knew that music would forever consume me. I knew I would never listen to it in the same way ever again. I knew it would no longer be the melody in the background of my life. I knew it would be my wa
… ContinuePosted by Jonathan Edwards on April 7, 2009 at 12:49am — 3 Comments
This Dude Abides
As we played, Sam Elliott strolled in! He's humble, looked me in the eye, asked me questions, and made great conversation with one eye squinted while speaking in his deep cowboy voice! Then he signed my guitar...<</b>BR>… Continue
Posted by Brent Lindley on March 22, 2009 at 4:03pm — 1 Comment
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Dear Columbus,
Brent Lindley's song "The Repo Man" has received international attention in an international song contest on www.overplay.com
Overplay is a British website similar to the Greenroon, Myspace & Facebook, where artists can set up profiles, enter contests, and hav… Continue
Posted by Brent Lindley on March 6, 2009 at 11:55am
RIver Town Showdown
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Posted by Rebecca Harris on February 26, 2009 at 4:08pm
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The music you posted here is absolutely top notch, jam up and right on. Feel free to jump on stage with us any time.
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