The act
Blues and soul got into Oscar LaDell early. A second generation musician, raised on almost nothing but those two genres in a small seaside town at the southern end of Aotearoa New Zealand, and it shows in every set he plays. He's based in Naarm now, writing songs that swing between the personal and the political, drawing on music made as resistance. Live, he mixes his own material with the standards you'd hope for: Let's Stay Together, The Thrill Is Gone, Try a Little Tenderness, Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay, Bring It On Home to Me, Tennessee Whiskey. It suits bars, cafes, outdoor events and festival stages. Cruisier or rowdier is your call. Solo he needs a chair and power; with the band, room for three or four and a PA, which he can bring.
See Oscar LaDell play
Watch Oscar LaDell perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
Quote on enquiry
For your exact date, venue and running time, we send an itemised quote.
Pricing is confirmed before anything is booked. GST and travel are shown clearly on the quote.
Songs Oscar LaDell can play
Search their repertoire or browse the list below. Ask us about a first dance or another song that matters to you.
I bring a set of classic soul & blues tunes like (but not limited to)Let's Stay TogetherCharleneThe Thrill is GoneTry a Little TendernessSitting on the Dock of the BayBring it on Home to MeTennessee Whiskey
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What to expect
Blues and soul covers with Oscar's own songs threaded through them. The covers are the ones you'd want: Let's Stay Together, The Thrill Is Gone, Try a Little Tenderness, Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay, Bring It On Home to Me, Tennessee Whiskey. His originals swing between the personal and the political. And how loud it gets is your call, since he'll play a cruisier set for a cafe or a dinner service, or push it harder when you want people on their feet. Bars, outdoor events and festival stages all suit it.
On the day
Solo, he needs a chair and a power supply and that's about it. For the band shows, room for three or four musicians plus power to reach them. Audio is the one thing to sort out ahead of time: a PA and a desk are needed, either from the venue or supplied by Oscar as an add-on, so say which way you'd like it when you enquire.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured.
