BLACK OLIVES

BLACK OLIVES formed in London in 2002 headlining for the QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE on 2nd and 3rd of June 2002 at TIN PAN ALLEY JUBILEE STREET PARTY, supported by BBC Music Live. The band also played for the Mathew Street Festivals 2002 & 2003 and other venues across London and beyond. In October 2002 Black Olives recorded their debut album How About in Kent, with 13 original songs. The album was released on the 1st of August 2003. The most stand-out tracks were THOSE GONE DAYS, HOW ABOUT, A BETTER LIFE and ABOVE AND BENEATH. On the 21st of August 2003 BLACK OLIVES had a rare opportunity to perform and record live at Abbey Road Studios as part of the follow-up Matthew Street Festival to be held in Liverpool the same month. In April 2006 the band embarked on a BARFLY TOUR of England, opening for Fratellis at Barfly in Birmingham. In 2007 Black Olives released 2 new singles FLYING AWAY and EVERYBODY FEELS THE SAME. This was followed by another single SAME OLD HOLE/HERO OF MANKIND, recorded in autumn 2008. In 2011, Black Olives released 2 new singles, TAKING A WHILE and SAIL MY WAVE, wrapping up the work on their 2nd UK record due for release in 2013. Again, the band have consistently proven their knack for crafting high-quality songs that combine irresistible melodies with meticulous lyrical detail. On the 11th of June 2012, Black Olives played for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee at the British Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova. At the moment BLACK OLIVES continue playing in London as well as UK and Europe venues building up a steady following. On the 22nd of January 2013, the band launched their new album SAIL MY WAVE at The Borderline, London, featuring 13 original songs.

London, ENG