OAR--Marc Roberge's Interview about all things OAR

http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/marc-roberge-of-oar-of-revolution.html


If you didn't know or couldn't tell, I am a dedicated and loyal O.A.R fan and have been since my freshman year of college in 2001ish. They have been a monumental in my life with their positive encouraging stories and lyrics. I have had some struggles in the past 7 years and their music was my black rock every time I needed to reflect on the positive things in my life! Their laid back style and ever changing sound is what draws me near and keep me completely tuned during every show.

While listening to each of their 9 live and recorded albums I am able to escape and able to take my mind off some of life's harsh realities. The songs's "Black Rock, She Gone, I Feel Home, On Top The Cage and most importantely Conquering Fools are all songs that got me through some of my darkest days. Their music is so unique to the ear and Marc's writing style as well as story telling is simply refreshing in comparison to today's Top 40 radio. If you've never heard these guys, I suggest you give them a chance because I know you will be hooked just like I was from day 1.

I have been to all of their shows here in Phoenix since 2000 and most recently this past week in Austin for last stop on their "All Sides Tour". I have lost count on how many shows they've done here in P-town that I have attended but I will never forget their performances at the Celebrity Theatre. Celebrity's stage is circular and it rotates around and around the entire show plus every seat is within 75 feet of this circular stage!They absolutely blew the doors off at every show they played there and I really believe they enjoyed being so close to their core fans...even if they were on a slowly rotating stage that went round and around the entire show!


As you will see in this interview, Marc and the boys are a rare breed, in that they actually listen to their core fans and any advice that is given via message boards etc. I can say with confidence that their albums from "The Wanderer" OAR's 1st album to "All Sides" their latest work have grown in lyrical complexity and their sound has matured like a fine Pinot in Napa. Each album tells a different story and after reading this interview, I am excited to hear their new album which will be a blend of "All Sides" and their legendary older albums.

This interview is for my fellow core Of A Revolution fans. Meanwhile, Keep on rockin fellas! I will be anxiously awaiting your new album and maybe I'll be blessed enough to make it out to Madison Square Garden for another one of a kind jam session or should I say part 3 in NYC!

Interview is here
http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/marc-roberge-of-oar-of-revolution.html

Top 5 Fav O.A.R songs--

Black Rock
I Feel Home
She Gone
On Top The Cage
Conquering Fools