The Hayley Oliver Band - Latest News

Latest News: 
Hayley Oliver announced the first gig with her new band:
'The Easter 2015 Country Music Weekend' from Good Friday, 3rd April to Easter Monday 6th April 2015.
Hayley says: "Looking forward to playing this great Event at Easter with my New Band. Hope to see many of you there."







News 22 July 2014:
Country Routes News Blog writes:

The Hayley Oliver Band Call It Quits /
The Hayley Oliver Band have called it quits and split.
Full article see link above. Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes got a mention, too.

14 July 2014:
Nigel Nesbitt announces:
"It's with great sadness that i have to report that Hayley Oliver Band has now ceased.
The band would like to thank everyone for their support over the past 6 years, with out you all we wouldn't have been able to record the 2 albums and play some of the fantastic gig's that we played.
Hayley is going to carry on with a new band,i'm sure she will keep everyone posted on her FB page, and the 5 members of the band wish her the best of luck in the future.
We have achieved a lot in the past 6 years including 2 British Country Music Awards and 11 Uk No1's in the Hotdisc charts(a World Record) which we are very proud of.
We have also been to some amazing places and met and played for some great people, we have also had the honour to play with some amazing musicians, including Albert Lee, John Permenter, Gerry Hogan, Sean Kenny, amoungst many others.
The Band would also like to thank Sean for all the effort and knowledge where the last album was concerned, as always you did a great job, also a huge thank you to Lee Ellis for bringing us all together 6 years ago.
Our very last gig was in Kolding Denmark and what a way to go out, amazing crowd, and a great festival.
The remaining 5 members of the band will be continuing on a new project and we will be concentrating on a more Americana/Country rock sound, so watch this space.
Thanks
Nigel"

28 June 2014:
Hayley Oliver Band played the Kolding Festival in Denmark on 28.06.2014. Hayley wrote: " Back home from a wonderful weekend in Denmark playing the Kolding Country Music Festival, what a fantastic time we had! the response and hospitality we received was absolutely amazing, and the sun was shining for us!! Thank you all so much for such a warm welcome, and to the fabulous Stage sound crew for doing such an excellent job."

One gig photo for the time being, there are more to come.
28 Oct 2013:

Advert to appear in Maverick Magazine.






25 Aug 2013:

From Nigel Nesbitt: "Hi Guys, just a quick note to let you know that be should be receiving the hard copies of Abinger Grove the new album in less than two weeks time. If you want a copy then please contact this page or Hayley and we will ship them out top you. I will also be sending some out to MJ Music and other online shops as soon as i have them in my hand, thanks Nigel"

 

New CD Abinger Grove - Hayley Oliver Band featuring Albert Lee and Gerry Hogan (among others)

12 Apr 2013
Hayley Oliver Band  played the Stetson at Ravenshead on 12.04.2013
"After a successful visit last year Hayley and her band make a welcome return."
Comment by our good friends from The Stetson:
"What a fabulous night we had last night with Hayley Oliver and her band. Two sets of solid Country Music from the unbeatable country voice of Hayley backed by what is one of the best outfits to be gracing the country scene in the UK. Halyley and the boys are welcome at The Stetson anytime. If you've not seen the latest Hayley Oliver then you are hiding under a rock and missing a treat ! Roll on next month for the completely sold out show with Albert Lee & Hogans Heroes."

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06 Jun 2012:
Albert is also playing on Hayley Oliver Band's new album. Hayley says: "In recording session with Albert Lee. such an honour to have him playing on our new album!" Two great photos were posted on FB which I'm sharing here as they are for the public - as well as the third one below with Gerry Hogan:

Hayley with Albert

12 Apr 2012:
"The band are very excited that the world renowned Gerry Hogan  from Albert Lee's band and Emmylou's band amongst others, will be at Ten-21 Studios to add some steel playing to the new Album. One of many to add to what we think is going to be a stunning album."

 

Nigel, Hayley, Albert and
Wayne Lee during
the recording session.

Hayley with Gerry Hogan

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March 2011
Hayley Oliver Band (the band Albert's son Wayne is in) posted some brandnew photos on Facebook showing the band rehearsing in their studio.
Click the links below and enjoy.

Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes at the bands' studio Part 1
Studio photos part 1

Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes at the bands' studio Part 2
Studio photos part 2

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Links:   BCM Awards 2010

Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes, Blues Garage Isernhagen - 14 March 2014

Blues Garage Isernhagen 2014:
No support, the set list was (almost) the same as in Worpswede. Taking photos was tricky due to the strange lighting. I had a seat on the balcony which enabled a good view, and funny enough, my neighbours were the same as last year! Fun guaranteed as well as interesting talks to kill time until the show started. The atmosphere was great as usual. Henry the host gave a brief welcoming speech and then the band went straight into their set. Huge applause at the end and long queues later at the signing table. A lot of new merchandise articles were available as T-Shirts and some small goodies from Albert's recent Birthday Gigs at the Cadogan Hall London. Chats after the show with some of the band members and friends before I left. Also, I got my "Abinger Grove" CD (Hayley Oliver Band) kindly signed by Gerry who guested on some songs. It's the band of Albert's son Wayne, and the album is definitely worth a listen.

Line-Up:
Albert Lee, git, voc, key
Gerry Hogan, steel guitar, git
Peter Baron, drums, voc
Phil Cranham, bass
Gavin Povey, key, voc


Set list - Set 1
Good Riddance (The Time of Your Life)
Restless
Runaway Train
You just might  
Take your time
Looks like love 
No one can make my sunshine smile
Showdown   I'll never get over you
Brand new heartache
My window faces
Learning the game
Real wild child
Sweet Little Lisa

Set 2
Handle with Care
Luxury Liner
Big Town Girl
You keep me hanging on
The King of Broken Hearts
Oh Marie
Spellbound
Glory Bound
Leave my woman alone
Highwayman
Country Boy

Encore:
A Better Place
Tear it up

Americana 2011 in Newark, UK

... man kann nicht überall gleichzeitig sein, hätte sich aber gelohnt. Gute alte Bekannte auf der Liste: Dennis Locorriere, Hayley Oliver Band, Paul Ansell's #9.

BCM Awards 2010 - 10 Oct 2010

Sunday 10th October was the day that the BCMAwards 2010 were held at the Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green, Surrey. Henry Smith's Country Dreams scooped the top award as they were voted Entertainer of the Year 2010 as well as Band of the Year. Darren Busby won two awards and so did the Hayley Oliver Band.

The impressive Lakeside room was full to see the awards presented by Alvin Stardust as the various sponsors read out the winners.

The winners were:

  Best Male: Darren Busby
  Best Female: Donna Wylde
  Band of the Year: Henry Smith's Country Dreams
  Best Duo: American Spirit
  Entertainer of the Year: Henry Smith's Country Dreams
  Musician of the Year: Simon Brady (Swing Commanders)
  Linedance Act of the Year: Paul Bailey
  Solo Act of the Year (Male or Female): Darren Busby
  Event of the Year: Americana International
  International Touring Artist of the Year: Toby Keith
  Best Album: Dane Stevens with The Best Of Love
  Horizon Act of the Year: Hayley Oliver Band
  Americana Act of the Year: Southern Tenant Folk Union
  Hotdisc Award:  Hayley Oliver Band
  NCM/UK Christian Music Association: Chris Mercer

Mike Storey and Albert Lee were inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame. Being unavailable, Albert's son Wayne took part on his behalf.

Congratulations to the  Hayley Oliver Band, 2 awards !!
Members: Hayley Oliver, Lee Ellis, Nigel Nesbitt,
Scott Gladman, Julian McLaren, Wayne Lee