12th April Cutlers Arms Rotherham
Recordings
29th May Muskelrock Festival Sweden
12th July The Pub Lancaster
25th July The Carlisle, Hastings
Between 1975 and 1995, English guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn played together in the legendary NWOBHM band Saxon. The two musicians played together on numerous tours and on albums such as “Saxon”, “Wheels of Steel”, “Strong Arm of the Law” and “Denim and Leather”.
Graham Oliver’s Army is the successor to Oliver/Dawson Saxon. The band changed names when former Saxon bassist Steve Dawson retired a couple of years ago. In addition to Graham Oliver himself, still in the band are Gav Coulson (formerly of the backing band of John Verity, ex-guitarist of Argent) on guitar and lead vocalist Brian Shaughnessy (Seventh Son). New in the band are bassist Jamie Mallender (from ex-Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin’s solo band and who has also played with John Verity) and Rod Fearnley on drums (who has played in Shield of Steel with Gav Coulson). Graham Oliver’s Army is a solid band that can deliver the classic Saxon catalogue as we want it to sound. Adding Saxon legend Paul Quinn to an already great band (which takes the number of guitarists in the band to three!) means it’s going to be a special night.
27th July Rock Petrol Festival Belgium
1st August Nightrain Bradford
8th August Firevolt Festival Stockport
31st August Rock the Peaks Festival
20th September In The Best Tradition Festival Italy
9th November Rockers Reunited Southport