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Oliver Mitchell

Jazz / World / Rock / Folk from Victoria BC
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Oliver Mitchell
"OLY"

Instruments: Guitar, Composition/Songwriting, Bass details
Oliver was at school in England from 1965 to '71, and loved the music more than anything else.
Inspired by the changing values of the psychedelic " Peace and Love" aura of the times,
he bought his first electric in 1967, a used Vox Phantom and played it through a friend's AC 30 sometimes.
After quitting University, he travelled around Europe and lived in Istanbul, enjoying the music there, and playing "Saz".

Oliver emigrated to Vancouver with his wife in 1986 and began to actively pursue a career in performance,
forming the band " Zinc Gizmo " in 1997, hosting weekly jams and gigging around the Island.

In 2004 the band's name changed to "The Gruntles " when Arif Mitchell, (his son) joined as guitarist.
Oliver also played with other bands, with " Dakini ", & " Elveda" (Belly Dancers at Festivals and restaurants),
" OYA " an original Folk Duo with Yvonne Owens from 2015-17 and with the " Olly Hub Trio."

Several recordings were released both live and studio, the latest being " EAR GILLS " (listen on Spotify.)
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03
Mar
2015
20:00 23:00
OYA presents :: Oliver Mitchell, GARY PRESTON
A great evening of Blues. Originals and Roots Music With Alex Bassman, Eugene N...
Free
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03
Feb
2015
20:00 23:00
Oliver Mitchell, Shauna Janz, Jade Tjorholm & Robert Young
 
Free
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02
Dec
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA presents :: Oliver Mitchell, Kurt J. Phillips
Funky jazz singer songwriters with guests
Free
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04
Nov
2014
20:00 23:00
Oliver Mitchell, Geoff Howe, Zoo Riot
Songwriters perform at cool lounge right under Lyle's Music on Yates
Free
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02
Sep
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA and Friends: OYA, Robert Young Duo, Sean Winter Duo
Oliver Mitchell & Yvonne Owens are OYA ~ original songs Robert Young Duo, songw...
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05
Aug
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA, Shauna Janz Duo, The Peet Vuur Trio
 
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03
Jun
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA
 
Free
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06
May
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA, Swamp Music Players, Daniel Cook, Nicole Linde, Lonnie Glass & Brad Hawkes
 
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04
Mar
2014
20:00 23:00
Bill Johnson Duo, OYA, Alan Bisson Duo
Bill Johnson & Brad Hawkes from 9-10pm OYA ( Oliver Mitchell & Yvonne Owens are...
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04
Feb
2014
20:00 23:00
OYA, Swamp Music Players, Lonnie Glass
A cool lounge right under Lylle's Music on Yates St
Free
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17
Dec
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA (Oliver & Yvonne & Friends)
 
Free
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03
Dec
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA
 
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24
Sep
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA (&), Open Stage
Special show, with musicians for Peace
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10
Sep
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA, Open Stage
P.A. & guitar amps provided
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27
Aug
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA, Open Stage
OPen Stage with PA & amps~ bring your instruments
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13
Aug
2013
20:00 12:00
OYA, Open Stage
PA & amps provided, sign up for open stage
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30
Jul
2013
20:00 12:00
Open Stage, OYA, Oliver Mitchell & Yvonne Owens
Open Stage. P.A. and amps provided. No drum-kit.
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11
Aug
2012
21:00 12:00
OYA, Lost Gypsy Circus
Oliver Mitchell, Yvonne Owens, Arif & Leyla Mitchell
$3-$10
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22
May
2012
21:00 12:00
OYA
Oliver Mitchell, Yvonne Owens perform new songs with Arif Mitchell~ guitar plus...
Free
Ocean Island Lounge
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03
Dec
2011
19:00 21:00
Oliver Mitchell
 
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Café Boulevard
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OYA
2011 - present
The GRUNTLES
Zinc Gizmo
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