Oakhart
Oakhart

About Mark

Mark Played in "The Path" A tragically ill-timed and unfashionable goth-prog band in the 1990's. Later he played in "Duende" A "Bistro-Flamenco" Duo with Keith Hastings. An occasional member of "The Sitting Ducks" and guest Guitarist on "The Akibas" "Cows on Donkey Hill" CD. He is a fanatical devotee of both acoustic and electric guitar, an occasional mandolin player and owns a number of ethnic instruments including a Cautro from Puerto Rica and a number of First Nation flutes.

About Mick

Mick - Rhythm guitarist. Occasional member of the Sitting Ducks and played on the Akibas "Cows on Donkey Hill"

About Mike

Mike started playing violin at the age of 6, reaching Grade 8 Distinction by the time he was 15. Being classically trained, he has featured in a number of ensembles and orchestras who have played the Albert Hall and The Purcell Room (South Bank) amongst other venues. Having lead both Town and County Youth Orchestras in the past, Mike now plays in Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of Ambient / Neo-Classical outfit Olan Mill.

About Steve

Steve occasionally joins us for gigs on his travels. Ex Path, Blind Lemons, Sitting Ducks, bassman for the Akibas and Melody and the Jones.

The Inevitable Band Name Saga

We were previously called "The Undercover Men" before we found out there were bands called "Undercover" "The Undercovers" (..."New Originals") etc etc.. Other ideas were MMM, The 3M and Mark and the Mikeanics.

 

We then changed our name to "Heart of Oak" but found out it was the name of the Royal Navy's anthem, then to "OakHeart" but in August Bacardi produced a Rum called "Oakheart" (very clever IMHO) so afraid of corporate trouble from on high we settled upon "Oakhart". "Hart" is the name for an adult deer so we felt it reflected a suitably English woodland theme... Lets hope were are OK there. The name has been registered on the international band name register at least!



News

We are playing the Anchor Gardens pub in Sidmouth during Folk week on 9th August 7pm-8:30 https://theanchorinn-sidmouth.co.uk/sidmouth-folk-festival

 

Our latest signgle is on Bandcamp "Herne The Hunter" which tells the tale of the ghost of Windsor forest.

herne-the-hunter

 

Sadly I have to announce Adrian Forster has left the band to concentrate on The Fountaineers and other musical projects in Devon. We would like to thank him for his contribution to our first album and his hospitality.

 

Our album, Oakhart is released!

We have just had a very nice review from the Pitch Perfect indie band review site in the US:

Oakhart Review

 

We recently individually entered the Talent Is Timeless songwriting competition for ageing songwriters. Now we have all been sadly thrown out, here are our entries for your entertainment. Also including an excellent country tune from our friend Huw Jones

From Adrian
https://m.soundcloud.com/adgebod/the-gypsy-of-the-wood

From Michael
https://soundcloud.com/micpoy335/long-time-coming

From Huw
https://thebristleconepines.bandcamp.com/track/hard-times-again

From Mark
https://markearll.bandcamp.com/track/living-on-the-moon

 

Gigs

No gigs planned at present.

Mike and Mark occasionally play at the Thatch Cottage Open Mic Night in Maidenhead.

 

Beer festivals a speciality...

Book some music for your festival / garden party / BBQ

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