by Bman | Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received a copy of Too Much Is Not Enough, the newest Omar and the Howlers release. Gary Primich is featured on 10 of the 12 tracks and the release is dedicated to his memory. In the liner notes, Omar apologizes for a second tribute to Jimmy Reed and then tells...
by Bman | Mar 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have been reviewing the new Omar & The Howlers, Essential Collection and that's exactly what it is. Ruf Records has set a February 14 release date for this 2 disc set for Omar and the gang. The twin disk set contains one disk called Best Of and another called...
by Bman | Jun 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Omar & the Howlers is a Texas based blues band, formed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 1973 by the blues guitarist and singer Omar Kent Dykes. Three years later they moved to Austin, Texas. The band has regularly toured European countriesDykes grew up in McComb,...
by Bman | May 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
I caught up with Omar a few days ago he said he's taking a break from touring right now. Mainly just playing in Texas. Will play the Republic of Texas (ROT) biker rally www.rotrally.com on June 11 in Austin. One of the largest biker rallies in the US. Working with...
