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March 30, 2009
Olly on Twitter
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October 02, 2008
A Brief History of the BPA
The Brighton Port Authority were an outfit who built a huge word-of-mouth reputation on England's south coast from the early 1970s onwards before petering out in the mid-'90s. From what can be easily pieced together, they were a loose-limbed jamming unit, originally known as the Brighton Phonographic Association. At its core were local musicians Norman Cook and Simon Thornton who gathered various singers and session men around them, built the rather ramshackle BPA studio, and would occasionally hold multi-day warehouse parties from which their semi-legendary reputation stems.
My time with the BPA
I used to work with the family run local auction house, The sale room sold Antiques, fine art and liquidated shop stock and general odds and sods along with classic vinyl and musical instruments and collectables. The Brighton Phonographic Associates were major clients of ours. I would deal with the BPA on a one to one level and would always take phone bids and organize all deliveries. If they had there eye on something money didn't ever seem to be an issue. if they wanted it, they would have it. Classic 60's guitars and synthesizers old valve amps, vintage wine/spirits and vinyl.
Being a musician I was alway curious on what went on in that warehouse. Welsh Alan drove the van when we did the deliverys. The sounds we would hear when delivering the goods were far out! verging on insane. They were very keen to keep the whole thing low key. So we always had the same delivery day and time each month. The shutter of the warehouse was always left open. We never met a soul. Until the last delivery I ever did which was a collection of Classic Nick Lowe albums, A Sixties wurlitzer and a bottle of vintage Port.
When arriving at the Warehouse the place was all locked up. We could hear the sound of laughter, proper belly ache laughter, But the shutter was well and truly locked. I could see a ray of light from a side door to the unit. So I checked it out and made my way in. It's all a bit of haze from then on. But I had a blast. I know that much. I think they found my inner prince. We were told to never speak about our time at the warehouse. I guess at last we can now let the music speak for itself.
September 30, 2008
Working with Sam Bell
Shelley Payne and I have begun work with the up and coming producer Sam Bell. He has currently worked with artists such as, Block Party, Editors, REM, Snow patrol to name a few. We are made up and very excited about working with Sam. You can expect to hear some new material by the new year. Live dates will then follow.
March 12, 2008
Gig Cancelled
Sorry guys but the gig on Saturday 10th May at the Hotham Arts Centre has been cancelled. We'll do our best to reschedule it. Check back here for updates.
March 05, 2008
Olly's on the road!
That's right folks...Three new shows have been booked for April and May. It would be great to see you all there. For full details click here
January 05, 2008
Happy New Year!
Ollyhite.com would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy New Year! We hope you have a great 2008! It's going to be a busy and exciting year for Olly so check back here regularly to keep up to date with what's going on in the Olly Hite camp.
December 16, 2007
Ollyhite.com - In the Design Eye
Ollyhite.com has featured on a number of web design showcase websites. Web designers worldwide use these sites to gain inspiration! Ollyhite.com is happy to help! You can see Olly's site featured on amongst others Web Creme, CSS Vault, W3C Sites, Webnewly & CSS Elite
November 23, 2007
Two New Galleries
Two brand new galleries have been added to Ollyhite.com today. Both sets of pictures shot by Grant Scott feature Olly plus the String Players and Ballerina at the making of Olly's new video. To view the pictures go to the Picturedrome
November 19, 2007
New FREE downloads available!
We're making two free downloads available from Olly's amazing debut album 'In Everyone'. The tracks available for download are album anthem and fan favourite 'Beautiful People'. The second track we're giving away is 'Western Man', also taken from the Album 'In Everyone'. This track is always one of the highlights at a live show. We've also posted the lyrics to accompany the free tracks. For full details click here
November 19, 2007
New Website
You're currently viewing Olly Hite's new website. Check back here for news, music, pictures, show updates and much more. have a good look around and thanks for visiting.
November 17, 2007
New Video
Olly has just finished shooting a new video which is currently being edited. As soon as it's ready we'll be the first to let you know when and where you can see it. Check back soon for updates.