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OLLIE DIXON
Ollie Dixon is an alternative folk, singer-songwriter, based in the Devon. With a blend of complex guitar work, soulful vocals and heart felt lyrics, Ollie’s music bleeds honesty and soars between atmospheric highs and emotional depths. His performances are not shy of raw emotion as he unashamedly wears his heart on his sleeve. His sound has been compared to artists such as Ben Howard, Matt Corby and Bon Iver
Ollie’s original and energetic sound is steeped in historical and contemporary influences. songs are powerful, melodic and accomplished - switching from tender and brittle to involved, complex, impassioned and transfixing melodies.
Growing up in Devon, Ollie spent a lot of his time on the North Coast, which has influenced his writing and music over the years.
Late 2017 saw the release of his debut EP The Ragged Mile, a Blues/Roots inspired mix of songs, including the audience favourite single ‘HOME’.
2018 brought a busy year of gigs and tours all across the UK from London to Penzance (Ragged Mile Tour) performing on BalconyTvExeter amongst many other Radio/Live online performances. After a few month out, Ollie took to a remote studio in Somerset to record his new EP No Man Is An Island with friend and producer Charles Farrelly of Farrelly Productions which is due to be released in early 2019. The four track EP is a new style for the Devon musician, taking his sound in a new direction, both musically and personally.
INFLUENCES
John Butler
Ben Howard
Bon Iver
Xavier Rudd
Matt Corby
FOR FANS OF
Ben Howard
Bon Iver
Matt Corby
Bears Den
RECENT RELEASES
No Man is an Island EP
The Ragged Mile EP
SOCIAL MEDIA
PRESS COVERAGE / COMMENTS
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what more the male singer-songwriter genre might still have the offer the world, Ollie Dixon can set you straight. Ollie has got a voice that stretches back through the ages, with a nod to Ben Howard, Jack Johnson and Xavier Rudd but with a unique slant and structure and progression to his songs arguably more compelling than any of those three - Angela (Festival Promoter & Music Business Mentor)
Ollie Dixon proves that original, grass roots music is in safe hands. Talented singer-songwriter Ollie Dixon, is creating something very special, with great energy and music that reaches into your soul - Exeter Street Arts
TECH SPEC (FOR SHOWS)
SOLO
3 guitars (individual)
1x Fender Deville
1x Pedal board
WITH BAND
As above
drums
bass
2x vox