Biography
OldScool is a recording and by-request gig band/project consisting of various Delaware-area musicians, headed by award winning, singer-songwriter, Lionel de Bernard.
Nashville indie label, Wild Oats Records has recently released OldScool's, new, CD, titled, "Save Me From Myself." Their music has fascinated and intrigued many listeners, longing for the old school days of rock and roll. Yet, OldScool manages to retain a very contemporary sound, incorporating many different musical elements, including ska, retro-rock, surf, reggae, jazz, and, anything else available on their palate to forge a new genre.
For their most recent OldScool, "Save Me From Myself" CD, Lionel de Bernard, songwriter and lead vocalist, set out to record his latest compositions through a shared, old school, roots-rock experience. Lionel says, " I was hoping to create a concept, studio album with songs reminiscent of the heart and spirit from the early days of rock and roll, but with a more contemporary flavor, adding several uniquely blended ska, rock, reggae and jazz elements to the music. Destiny enabled me to connect with players who have played or are currently playing with some notable bands, such as Chubby Checker, The Allman Brothers and others."
Not to be overlooked, OldScool also has a self-release CD, titled, "Reason For Being," for which Indie-Music characterised as "part sock-hop and ethereal jazz jam." Lionel de Bernard, will be trying to secure publishing contracts by submitting OldScool songs from both CD's for possible placement on TV, Film and Commercial venues. Lionel is counting on the strong melody emphasis and the straightforward, hypnotic rhythms and uniqueness in style to capture the attention of prospective publishers and other music industry song seekers. OldScool's music is ideally suited for indie, film and television music projects.
Instrumentation
"Save Me From Myself" Wild Oats Records CD line up:
Lionel de Bernard, Vocals, rhythm guitar.
Joey Fulkerson, (Chubby Checker) Lead guitar, rhythm guitar and classical guitar, backing vocals.
Johnny Neel, (The Allman Bros.) keyboards on "Albatross" and "Message In A Bottle."
Bob Kerly, Upright and electric bass guitar.
Kathy Burkly, Drums.
Mike Naumann, percussion.
John Heinrich, saxaphone on "Save Me From Myself."
Steve Haggard, producer, Wild Oats Records, Nashville.
Randall Merryman, engineer.
CHARTER MEMBER OLDSCOOLERS ON CALL:
Brad Fish, Billy Meyers, Jr., drums
Dave Worthington, percussion
Kenny Glanden, percussion/drums, etc.
Discography
Lionel de Bernard has recorded with several musicians who have toured and played with some very well known Nashville groups, including Roy Orbison's band, Brooks and Dunn, The Bellamy Brothers, Paul Brandt and others. With the help of these musicians, in 2000, Lionel was able to produce and release, " Lonesome Troubador," a CD demo of some of his original songs from his Nashville phase.
Lionel de Bernard has also garnered several international and national songwriting awards, from some well known songwriting organizations, including TAXI, Unisong International and Spree Select. With several song publishing contracts already in his portfolio, and proven songwriting ability, Lioinel and OldScool are determined to secure several more in TV and Film with original and uniquely refreshing tunes from their acclaimed, first-release CD, "Reason For Being."
OldScool has recently received a recording contract from Wild Oats Records, an indie label from Nashville. OldScool's, "Reason For Being" and "Save Me From Myself" CD's are now each available on CD Baby.com.
Links
| http://www.oldscoolsite.com |
| Wild Oats Records--Nashville |