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Bobbie Mercy Oliver
The Texas Blues King
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Genre: Blues / Folk / Smooth Jazz
Location: Marshall, Texas
Jammin' since: 1997
Influenced by:
Jimmie Reed,  Little Walter,  Muddy Waters
Last login: 07/04/2008

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2) Booker T. Carpenter
3) Gloria Hall aka {Lady-G}
4) Glenn"SmittyG"Smith
5) Robert aka Mr. Debonair, Wilcots
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Bobbie Mercy Oliver was born in Atlanta Texas on October 28, 1939. His parents were authenic share croppers and his father was musically inclined, he played guitar. Bobbie formed his first band during his high school years. After graduating he moved to the Windy City (Chicago) and formed a band consisting of his sister Mary on bass guitar and his wife Cleo on drums. Bobbie was doing three things, playing guitar, harmonica and vocals. Bobbie is the composer of three cd's, Reviving the Blues, Mississippi Mudd and his new cd, Simply Bobbie, May 2006. Bobbie has performed on numerous stages with such talents as Willie Clayton during the annual Pittsburg, Texas blues fest, the first annual T-Bone Walker blues festival in Linden, Texas with musicians such as Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Dee Dee Williams, and Betty Lewis, Whitey Johnson & many more. He has performed on the same show with the Candy Licker himself, Marvin Sease and Tops from Dallas, Texas. The water-melon festival in Hope, Arkansas for the fourth year. The annual Sabine Valley Blues Hawaii for the fourth year. Bobbie has played on Beale Street and the famous Wild Bill Club in Memphis, TN. He competed in the Battle of the Bands in Helena, Ar. in 2004 and the Battle of the Bands in Texarkana, AR (September 2006). He also played in Galveston when hurricane Ivan was threatening Galveston. He will take his band back to Helena, AR. for the Arkansas Blues Heirtage Festival, formerly known as the King Biscuit festival on October 7, 2006. Canceled because of illness in my immediate family, rest assuredly we will be there in 2007. My band and I went to Helena, Arkansas for the very last time (2007) due to some unfortunate sabotage to my guitar( string cut clean, if it had broken it would have spiraled into ravel ) plus their amp would not play for me and the sound man refused to hook up my mic to keep me from being heard. They consumed so much time pretending to find the problem until one of the competing musicians insisted they use his amp and if it worked it was thier amp at fault. I offered to let them use my amp but they refused the offer.. This contender's amp worked and due to a "Miracle" the organizers amp worked for the first musician and all of the others except me. Now, I would have thought it was coincendental if it had not worked for the first band and the other contenders, but my band was the only one it "refused" to work for, Bobbie Mercy Oliver & Jam City Revue. Ya'll know that was a "Miracle" and I don't even believe in "Miracles"!!!! I was the first musician to open the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival ever , this year Bobbie Mercy Oliver was sponsored by the T-Bone Walker Estate especially Bernetta Walker & family. Bobbie Mercy Oliver has most recently been dubbed , Texas Blues King by the News Messenger. His band consist of Bobbie Mercy Oliver on Harmonica, second lead Guitar and vocals, Booker Carpenter on Drums and Percussions, Glenn"SmittyG"Smith on Bass Guitar, Robert" Mr. Debonaire", on Keys and Lady-G on vocals. My nephew,Roosevelt Andre'Credit is a professional Opera singer and performer presently residing in the state of New York. Check out his website, RooseveltA.Credit.

May 14, 2008* Reunion Inn , One man band, 11 AM-12 PM

May 17, 2008* Wedding, Longview, Texas, Lake Cherokee, 6 PM

May 29, 2008*  Mercy will play at Jesse Robinson's Birthday Bash, Jackson, MS, 8 PM @ Hal & Mal's

May 30, 2008* Under The Texas Sun, 7:30 PM, Marshall, TX

May 31, 2008* OS2, One Man Band Act, 9 PM-12 AM

June 7, 2008* A Blues Wedding, Jefferson, Texas, 7 PM

June 11, 2008, Oakwood House, R Center, 11 AM

June 14, 2008* Bobbie opening for Harlim Slim@ Blue Frog, Marshall, TX

**June 19, 2008* Music City Cafe, Linden, TX, 5 PM-7 PM**Sorry this one has been cancelled until next year maybe.

June 21, 2008*36th Bentonia Blues Fest, Blue Front Cafe, Bentonia, Mississippi, 60th Anniversary of The Blue Front Cafe, one of the last Juke Joints if not the last.  2 PM

June 22, 2008* T-Bone Walker Blues Festival, opening for Delbert McClinton, 3 PM

June 28, * The Big Easy, Texarkana, Ar., 9 PM-12 

July 12, 2008*Reunion Inn Ass. Livining, 11 AM-12 PM, Family Day

July 18, 2008* Family Reunion Good Old Fashion Hoe Down

Jefferson, Texas, 8 PM

August  16, 2008* Noble Savage, Texas Street, Shreveport, LA

10 PM- 1 AM

You may purchase my music @ BuyMusicDirect.Com

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My music can be heard at my official website

http://bobbiemercyoliver.com

You may listen and download from my site.

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Wicasta Lovelace
Wicasta Lovelace

I loved finding your page. There's not a lot of great blues players out there anymore. It's all bluesy pop. It's great to hear the real deal.

posted: 07/03/2008 10:17 AM
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night owl productions

hey bobby, long time no hear. been really busy with gigs the past few months. loved all your songs and voted the highest for ya!!! you rock, take care

posted: 07/02/2008 2:29 PM
PEACEPIPE BAND
PEACEPIPE BAND

Hey man it,s Garys buddy Chris from PEACEPIPE and ROLLER83

THANKS FOR THE INVITE

posted: 06/27/2008 4:07 PM
BECCA
BECCA

That is what my manager/producer tells me!!!! BECCA

posted: 06/26/2008 2:51 PM
ROLLER '83
ROLLER '83

Hey man I love me some blues. My name is Chris Short and me and Ramsey have written a lot of songs together. Hope to hear from ya. Bye.

 

posted: 06/25/2008 10:19 PM
ROLLER '83
ROLLER '83

any friend of gary ramsey's is a friend of us....

posted: 06/25/2008 4:53 PM
Stricken, so...
Stricken, so...

Hey Darlin! Thanks for the warm welcome ~ I'm diggin your tunes! Take care, ~Dawn

posted: 06/25/2008 4:08 PM
Bill Sterling
Bill Sterling
posted: 06/24/2008 9:12 PM
TANYA LYNN SOUNDS...
TANYA LYNN SOUNDS

HI BOBBIE LOVE YOUR MUSIC I HAD TO RELOAD JAMWAVE SO HERE I AM AGAIN   OH I HAVE A NEW SONG ON JAM TAKE A LISTEN TO SEE WHAT YA THINKG  GOD BLESS TANYA

posted: 06/22/2008 6:20 AM
TLC / Granny
TLC / Granny

Hi Bobbie .. stopped by to give a listen .. great as always :)

posted: 06/20/2008 10:33 PM
Lady G
 Lady G

WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE,  THATS A PLUS COMMING FROM THE GREATEST BLUESMAN EVER

THANKSSSSSS BOBBIE

LADY G

posted: 06/19/2008 4:27 PM
Grey Water
Grey Water

Stopped by just to enjoy all that Great music!We stop by often just wanted to tell you how much we love the blues!Great job!MERCY!Earl-Grey Water

posted: 06/18/2008 9:51 PM
Freddie Oke
Freddie Oke

Really appreciate your support and your kind words.  Freddie

posted: 06/18/2008 2:02 PM
Rick Kokan
Rick Kokan

Thank you for the listen. Rick 

posted: 06/05/2008 3:17 PM
Patric Steel
Patric Steel

Thanks for the warm welcome Bobbie. Regards, Patric Steel

posted: 06/03/2008 11:22 PM
4ever1
4ever1

:-) God bless!

 

posted: 06/03/2008 3:13 PM
Bob Charles
Bob Charles

thanks mercy.....i love doing good country, i do a few blues too.

posted: 06/03/2008 2:54 PM
mancha
mancha

Gracias por la invitación. un saludo

posted: 06/02/2008 2:22 PM
MATTBLACK
MATTBLACK

Hey Bobbie....Long time no see.

Hope all is well... and I'm diggin your music man....BIG time

Peace n Nuff Raspec

posted: 05/30/2008 6:34 AM
Bill Sterling
Bill Sterling

Just stopping by  Bobby to enjoy your music   love it  have a great weekend

posted: 05/30/2008 12:08 AM
Mo'Kha
Mo'Kha

Hey Pops just wanted to swing through on my way out and show some love for you and Mom... ~M

posted: 05/27/2008 12:01 AM
Remember Mountain Ki...
Remember Mountain Kinfolk

Thet Fish is legend/cheech and chong ...
Country / Comedy / Alt. Country
play lo-fi play hi-fi

posted: 05/26/2008 7:57 PM
SmittyG
SmittyG

Thanks again for having me as part of the family; I'm looking forward to some great shows and a lot of fun.

posted: 05/25/2008 8:19 AM
Unyque Dreamz
Unyque Dreamz

It is an honor to join your fan club and thanks for the add. -Unyque Dreamz

posted: 05/24/2008 8:35 AM
B-Millz
B-Millz

WAY TA GO I LUV LADY G  TOO!!!

posted: 05/22/2008 1:19 PM
D.WAYZ
D.WAYZ

U GOT IT BIG BROTHER LOL

posted: 05/19/2008 8:32 PM
Bill Sterling
Bill Sterling

Bobbie Mercy Olive...
Bobbie Mercy Oliver & Jam City Revue
                                                  Thanks for coming by  and joining the "Tunesmith's" page..We  appreciate  you and our music 

posted: 05/17/2008 11:11 PM
Bill Sterling
Bill Sterling

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Some Sweet Blues Sounds here

posted: 05/12/2008 3:55 PM
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posted: 05/10/2008 2:08 PM
D. Hamilton Sh...
D. Hamilton Sherman

Whoops.  Must have done it wrong last time.  Let's see if this takes.  ;)

posted: 05/09/2008 9:02 AM
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