< >Jack Olson
In reading my modest musical biography, I ask for about 30 seconds of your time (lol). In watching my brother Vernon play guitar and sing when I was a child, I was stirred to the point of extreme obsession to music. This pursuit of creating music continues, and will continue to the day I take the dirt nap. As for previous gig experience, I've worked with 3 bands in my life, al of which were in the Winnipeg and Northern Manitoba regions. People in Norway House may recall my many nights at the Playgreen Inn, singing and playing guitar for The Moonshine Boys.
Ancestry: First Nations
Language: English
Genre: Country, Rock
Albums
Biography
In reading my modest musical biography, I ask for about 30 seconds of your time (lol). In watching my brother Vernon play guitar and sing when I was a child, I was stirred to the point of extreme obsession to music. This pursuit of creating music continues, and will continue to the day I take the dirt nap. As for previous gig experience, I've worked with 3 bands in my life, al of which were in the Winnipeg and Northern Manitoba regions. People in Norway House may recall my many nights at the Playgreen Inn, singing and playing guitar for The Moonshine Boys.
Way back when, my long ago teenage peers @ Gordon Bell High School will recall joining me in missing classes to jam/prep for an upcoming gig by The Gas Station Boogie Band. Ive always been drawn to the Blues-Rock sound along with edgy Folk music with a story. The 10 songs on my debut CD, On The Wing have personal influences ranging from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Gordon Lightfoot, a kind of Folk-Rock, with a bit of country. I owe much of the brightness and edge of the CD to the unique contributions of our producer, Shane ward and the musicians involved. I would like to acknowledge both Shane, for his meticulous dedication and Clint Dutiaume for his sheer brilliance on the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. My daughter Sarah, aged 12, blessed with a voice beyond her years, sings background vocals on many tracks as well as performing, Love Is A Rose to close out the album. Im currently writing and arranging original songs for my next CD, Interlake Sessions, which is due to be released next year.
Im pleased to announce the release of my second CD project titled, Letters From Sarah. Sarah, my 13 year old daughter, whose picture is featured on the cover, is a regular contributor to our projects both as a back up singer and main vocalist. Blessed with a voice beyond her years, Sarah performs an original tune; track # 9, Wanna Dance. The 11 tracks on Letters From Sarah are quite varied in their style, mood and tempo. My personal favourite is track # 2 Muddy Water City, a rocky-blues thing, which is a collaborative effort between myself and producer Shane Ward. I owe much of the originality, brightness and edge of the CDs overall sound to Shanes experience, his time and effort. I am currently writing and arranging original songs for my third CD project, Interlake Sessions, which is due to be released in March 2008.
Jack is Cree and is from the Manitoba community of Norway House.
