Ollabelle

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 30 Jun 2004 3:26 am

Just got back from visiting relatives in Columbus, OH, where I had the great fortune of hearing Mrs. Costello (Diana Krall) perform at the Palace. Diana was amazing but the big surprise was the opening act. If you appreciate gospel, spirituals, folk, old-timey, etc. you'll love this group. Steel connection? They do feature some dobro. I bought their CD and that IS Levon Helm's daughter up front.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 30 Jun 2004 3:42 am

Wow!
I have 2 of Diana's cds. She's awesome! She's one I want to see live in concert!

Theresa

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 30 Jun 2004 6:53 am

I heard a story on Olabelle on NPR and was incredibly moved by their music. It was one of those rare times where I had to pull the car off the road because I was so taken in by what I was hearing. Incredible!

I immediately ordered their CD and, to my dismay, found that I liked it but that to my ears it didn't really come close to capturing the power of their live performance on NPR.

I'd sure like to hear them live in person. I thought it was pretty powerful stuff.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 30 Jun 2004 5:14 pm

Chris...did they name their group after Ola Belle Reed?

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 30 Jun 2004 5:49 pm

That's right... Ola Belle Reed

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 30 Jun 2004 7:16 pm

Makes me wonder if the original Ola Belle (Reed) will finally get some of the recognition she's deserved for so long.[This message was edited by Chris Bauer on 30 June 2004 at 08:17 PM.]

Pookie Anselmi · Post by **Pookie Anselmi** » 1 Jul 2004 9:24 am

Theresa, Diana Krall's cd Live in Paris is also available on dvd. If you don't have it, you need to get it.
Pookie Anselmi

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 1 Jul 2004 12:35 pm

Pookie,
Thanks so much. I've seen it at Paul's and you're so right!

Theresa

Chris Brooks · Post by **Chris Brooks** » 8 Jul 2004 4:33 am

Thanks for clearing up the origin of Ollabelle's name.

A folk group I play with, The Remnants, shared a gig with them a few months ago in Fall River, MA. They had a nice blend of gospel, bluegrass, and "singer-songwriter" stuff. And nice folks, too.

Chris[This message was edited by Chris Brooks on 08 July 2004 at 02:48 PM.]