"LOCAL 103" is going to be a continuing series that puts the spotlight on area bands that write and perform their own music. We will stay strictly with the Rock genre, but all different types of rock. Take Osiella for example.

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Their latest project invites you to the labyrinth called Osiella. Every listener will easily find the path to the center. Year in Review allows each artist in and associated with Osiella to express their character and musical savoir faire. For starters, the driving guitars are played by Theophilus Akai who just so happens to be a West African Native. His cultural background encompasses a worldly sensation of "...chilled-out chord progressions and smooth guitar licks that never fail to enthrall and entertain.  Cynthia Murray as vocalist and songwriter delivers the rich soul that connects Osiella. One of the songs, "Island Love", explores the notion of destroying all inhibitions in the name of love and allowing the other party to have their way with you. "Just do what you do!", the carefully placed hook, presents Cynthia's "...uncanny ability to write and perform an amazing vocal hook"

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Dekar Baker as drummer, along with Dene Stephens as percussionist make a peerless team on Year In Review. Mr. "Beat-Maker" Baker utilizes his gospel background and makes his presence known throughout the album. Dene's experience and knowledge of world rhythms show him to be a very detailed percussionist. All sounds you hear from his hand drums are unmistakably set in place to add additional color and air to the project. Lastly, Las Vegas-born Brandon Summers takes the listener to the edges of the world with his sultry and distinct violin. Year In Review is the album Osiella has been waiting to present to the masses. The breadth of musicality and genre-bending within the album will make it and Osiella warm attractions for the upcoming winter season.

Find out more about the band on their official website here.

 

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