‘A cracking singer songwriter.’ – Martin Stephenson
‘Like your best mate with added talent.’ – Janice Long BBC Radio WM
‘A songsmith and purveyor of fine musical fayre to all who’ll listen.’
Sean McGhee R2 Magazine
‘…slow burning Martyn-esque bluesy acoustic.’ – Mike Davis The Beat
‘Passionate organic sounds that reflect the musical diversity of the Black Country…a fine example of why this region inspires the world musically’.
Nick J Townsend Ryan’s Gig Guide
Slowly but surely and bit by bit…responses are coming in to Garys ‘free downloads’ released as a ‘taster’ for his forthcoming album ‘FLY’ (currently being recorded and co-produced with Eddy Morton from The Bushburys). It’s scheduled for May release via Gary’s own GOJO’ MUSIC publishing in collaboration with Eddy Morton’s ‘New Mountain Music’ promotions http://www.newmountainmusic.com/artists/4582546184
Build It Like A Rock a song written back in 2007 about the frustration with the state of politics / politicians and the lack of real representation for voters – and released now to support the campaign to get None Of The Above listed as a valid voting option on ballot sheets.
Build It Like A Rock
Produced by Gary O’Dea and Eddy Morton 2015.
Engineered by Eddy Morton.
Gary O’Dea: Lead Vocals / Acoustic Guitar / Percussion.
Eddy Morton: Lead & Slide Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboards / Percussion / Backing Vocals.
Plus additional backing vocals from members of Birmingham’s Clarion Singers Socialist Choir…god bless em!
The song can also be accessed here http://garyodea-gojomusic.bandcamp.com/…/build-it-like-a-ro…
Take The Money and Run My Dear a song dating back to 2006 (with an affectionate nod towards ‘old school’ type footballer Tony Brown ‘hit your volley hard and true, like Tony Brown he used to do’ and another mention of political frustration with the line ‘politicians giving spin – hoping that we’ll take it in’.
The song also reflects the multi-cultural variety of the region and gives a musical landscape to our wonderful mix of cultures and diversity. Instrument wise it consists of acoustic guitar, slide guitar, sitar, bass, percussion and wonderful Dhol and Tabla drums from the brilliant West Bromwich based Raj Sahota of the world famous Bhangra fusion band The Sahotas.
Take The Money and Run My Dear
Produced by Gary O’Dea and Eddy Morton 2015.
Engineered by Eddy Morton.
Gary O’Dea: Lead Vocals / Acoustic Guitar / Percussion.
Eddy Morton: Lead & Slide Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboards / Percussion / Sitar Affects.
Raj Sahota: Dhol & Tabla Drums
The song can also be accessed here http://garyodea-gojomusic.bandcamp.com/…/take-the-money-and…