Inspired by the likes of Dr John, Rickie Lee Jones, The Neville Brothers and Jon Cleary (amongst others) Owen Gray's organic style is a potent mix of Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Soul, Country and Roots music that refuses to be bound by the restrictions imposed on artists in the 21st century. A musicians musician who is proficient on bass and guitar as well as piano (his main instrument of choice) Owen has been plying his trade within the confines of the Australian music industry for many years. After establishing a reputation in the country field (including a stint with RCA recording artists Saddletramp) Owen finally found his calling with the release of his blues album 'Hanging At Harv's Joint' in late 2002. Recorded on a 100 year old piano in just under two hours 'Harv's Joint' was a 40 minute snapshot of an artist stripped back to the barest of basics. Sold only at his gigs throughout South East Queensland 'Harv's Joint' was eagerly hunted down by blues fans keen to hear Owen's raw piano licks and gritty vocal stylings. Respected Australian roots music magazine Rhythms managed to get their hands on a copy and said "this recording demonstrates a fully formed blues talent with real depth and originality" whilst comparing Owen to the legendary Champion Jack Dupree.
Midnight Track, listed above, shouldn't be here, it's by a different Owen Gray. Don't get me wrong, I'm not making a value judgement about the respective Owen Grays, it's just that it's in the wrong place.