Oscar LaDell, 22, was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. The second-generation bluesman started out playing blues standards in nightclubs around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music.
In the space of one of LaDell’s original songs, the sound can range from a gentle slow dance to explosive and hypnotic guitar solos. Oscar’s powerful and expressive guitar playing and soulful singing act as one to create a sound that is both reminiscent of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and fresh.
LaDell’s album “Gone Away”, released in July this year, will be followed in December (date TBD) by his second album “Love & Revolution.” The singer’s sophomore effort, recorded at Meadow Sounds Studios (www.meadowsounds.com) relies more heavily on R&B and psychedelia, building upon LaDell’s blues background.
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