Press Bio

The Octavia Blues Band

PA’s First Lady of the Blues

PRESS BIO

“There’s just something about Octavia!”, the region’s hottest high energy Blues, R&B and Soul band performing shows at festivals, events, and venues throughout the Northeast. Octavia is noted for her outstanding harmonica style, sultry powerful vocals, and song writing skills. “Octavia’s gift at the art of the harmonica certainly doesn’t go unnoticed”, says Jeremiah Eisley of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. “She has already been noted as Top of the List of the very few female harmonica players in the blues world.” “Octavia is a bold woman, unapologetically so, and is one of a kind” writes Keith Wilson of Fly Magazine. “Her confidence and fearlessness, along with her harmonica virtuosity, has earned her respect and a spot on the stage beside several bona fide legends over the years.”

Alex Greenberg, of PA Musician Magazine notes that "Bill Wasch's blistering electric and slide guitar skills stand toe to toe with Octavia's harmonica pyrotechnics." The rock solid groove provided by the dynamic duo of Jay Kirssin on bass and Jack Covert on drums pulls together one of the coolest four piece Blues Bands in the Northeast Region. Octavia is a fearless Blues Diva, and her band is terribly engaging and fun. You can expect a unique and entertaining musical and event every time you experience Octavia live!

For local performance schedules, updates and more information on the band please visit www.octaviabluesband.com .