The blues album Give Someone a Little Hug is an original work of the O.J. Žlábek Band. The lyrics, written by Ondřej Žlábek, are based on life experiences, memories, emotions and the overall atmosphere associated with family and relationships.
Their music is inspired by American greats Chicago, New Orleans and Westcoast Blues. Together with the band, the talented singer Lenka Novotná, who also has a significant part in this album, will perform. Other guests such as Charlie Slavik and Marcel Flemr will also perform.
O. J. Žlábek is Czech harp player & singer playing authentic Chicago blues. He is inspired by blues legends such as Little Walter, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, BB King, Freddie King and others. Young musician puts all his heart & soul into his voice and typical sound. Ondrej J. Zlabek is born in Prague, Czech Republic in 1995.
As a child he used to play the trombone for some years. During his teens O.J. got into blues and soon started to play the harp. At the first he played with supportive musicians Jiri Marsicek and other friends interested in blues. Soon after, O.J. became a regular guest of blues jam sessions, especially hosted by Rene Trossman at the club U Maleho Glena.
In late 2017 O.J. established his own band. On 10th May 2018 they performed as The Harpriders their 1st gig in Blues Sklep. Since that time O.J. Zlabek Band has played in many jazz & blues clubs in the city. O.J. also had an opportunity to play with the Chicago blues singer Lorenzo Thompson on his latest album I Got Your Back.
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