Music
Press
The link to the press review is found at
http://www.examiner.com/x-27343-Austin-Local-Musician-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Ouachita
- examiner.com
This press review was posted at http://eldoradoscene.blogspot.com/ entitled Ouachita...Camden Duo Steps Up- August 13, 2007. - Larry "Bluesdawg" Camp
"Ouachita, a new band from Austin, sent Euphonic their new album for mastering, magnificently mixed to 1/2" analog tape at Pedernales Studios." - Brad Blackwood- Euphonic Masters, Memphis, TN
Friday the 14th was a very special evening at Momo’s Club — the first ever pairing of Ouachita with the Belleville Outfit. I walked in, got my colleague a seat, found none for me, looked over to stage left, and saw Phoebe Hunt dancing enticingly — and so of course I joined her as Ouachita just grooved one. This band – two of whose members (Drew De France and Dave Pennington) hail from Camden, Arkansas, which is on the Ouachita River – has made major strides in the last couple of months after installing Alabama native Kurt McMahan as the sole lead singer and adding bassist Sonny White. Keyboardist Jonah Kane-West and saxophonist Hank Bragg round out the band (for now) — do not be surprised if the horn section expands soon. The lads hope to have their own new CD out well before SXSW — catch them every Wednesday through March at the Saxon Pub or wherever they are playing. Belleville — they just keep getting better.
- Flanfire.com, Duggan Flanakin
Discography
Self-titled debut album (2010)
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Bio
From the muddy banks of the Ouachita River to the Heart of Texas, Ouachita (wah-shi-tah) has evolved their sound from two songwriters to a full six-piece band. Established in Southern Arkansas by drummer David Pennington and lead guitarist Drew de France; Ouachita moved to Austin, Texas to finish molding their sound. With the additions of vocalist/guitarist/harmonica Kurt McMahan, saxophonist Hank Bragg, bassist Sonny White and piano/organ Jonah Kane-West they’ve taken Austin back to their roots. The music created by Ouachita has developed into a classic rock & roll influenced Southern Rock N’ Soul band. With their raw energy and electrified shows, they’ve established their name among Austin music fans. Ouachita recently finished recording their debut album and are ready to tour in support of their release. To inquire more about Ouachita, visit their webpage at www.ouachitaband.com or www.myspace.com/ouachitajams.
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