George Olliver News
Here are some current items of interest!
2007
New Caught Away Page - Feb '07
George has posted more information about Caught Away with George Olliver, and his Gospel performances. Gospel sponsors - don't miss this opportunity to have this award-winning band visit you! Caught Away
2006
New CD Project! - Sept '06
Over the summer George and Caught Away have been busy in the studio laying down tracks for a new CD. This CD is a mix of cool ballads and high-energy gospel R&B/Soul music as only Caught Away with George Olliver can perform it. Stay tuned for information on a release date! News FlashApril 6, '06 Article - Mississauga News
This is a great newspaper article about George and his ministry. see News Article.Tribute to Domenic Troiano - April 20
George's Mandala band-mate and long-time friend, Domenic Troiano, passed away recently from cancer. Troiano is considered one of the best and most innovative guitar players in Canadian rock history, playing with Bush, The James Gang, Guess Who, and others. George will be performing for a Tribute to Domenic at Joe Badlai's, 156 Front St., Toronto E. General Hospital. For more information, see Schedule.Gospel Concert - Easter Soul Crusade!!
This coming Sunday, April 9, Caught Away with George Olliver will be celebrating the greatest miracle of all time, at Trinity Anglican Church, 69 Queen Street South, Mississauga. For more information, see Caught Away with George Olliver.George Meets James Brown!
George Olliver & Gangbuster played New Years at Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario to ring in 2006. Bill Carruthers (entertainment director of the Casino) enjoyed the band's performance so much, he arranged tickets and backstage passes the following weekend for George and his wife Pat to meet The King of Soul, Mr. James Brown. George has been trying to meet James since the late 60's. See Picture of George and James.Shakin' All Over -Jan 30
On Monday, Jan. 30th at 8pm, CBC aired "Shakin All Over", a 2 hour special based on the Nicholas Jennings book called "Before the Gold Rush". This book covers the formative years of the Canadian music scene during the 60's and early 70's. Domenic Troiano and George Olliver are two of the many Canadian music pioneers who are featured in this program. See Poster.
2005
Interview on the Drew Marshall Show
Here is a direct link to George's interview on the popular Drew Marshall Show. Check it out! Drew Marshall InterviewMale Vocalist of the Year!
Christian Vocalist and Juno Nominee, GEORGE OLLIVER is a happy musician these days after winning MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR at the DURHAM MUSIC AWARDS last Wed. Sept. 21. For more, see Male Vocalist of the Year.See Christianity.CA Article
The Interim article was picked up and re-published on www.Christianity.ca site, Canada's leading Christian web site. Go to 'Entertainment' and see article called "Family Support Keeps Music Legend Rocking." Go the article directly by clicking here.Great Article About George and His Family
In May, Tony Gosgnach wrote a fine article about George and his family for The Interim online magazine. Check it out!In Memory of Domenic Troiano
George's Mandala band-mate and long-time friend, Domenic Troiano, passed away recently from cancer. Troiano is considered one of the best and most innovative guitar players in Canadian rock history, playing with Bush, The James Gang, Guess Who, and others. This Tribute contains a link to Domenic's web site and to other articles.
