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Members: Andrei Nicula, Emil Bojescu, Mircea Sturza, Tom Jaworski.
Location: London, England (Originally from the Republic of Moldova)
Website: www.blackolivesmusic.com
MySpace site: www.myspace.com/blackolivesmusic
Biography: (from the Beatleweek 2003 Programme)
Regular Beatleweek attendees will know Black Olives by their former name The Flying Postmen. Bassist Andrei Nicula is a graduate of Paul McCartney's LIPA University and along with fellow Moldovans Emil Bojescu and Mircea Sturza has performed at Beatleweek since 1998 where they played at LIPA, Strawberry Fields, the Adelphi Night Club and the Cavern Club - which led to a six month residency at the club - followed by gigs at Liverpool's Lomax and Ronnie Scott's in Birmingham. Among the festivalgoers that year was comedian Tony Hawks who quickly became a Flying Postmen fan, seeking the band's assistance for the follow-up to his first travel adventure "Round Ireland With A Fridge".
This time the intrepid gambler was heading for Moldova and the band's extensive contacts helped smooth the way as Tony explains in his best-selling book "Playing The Moldovans At Tennis". He also invited the band to play at the book launch in 2000.
As well as the name change, the last twelve months has seen the addition of a new lead guitarist; Tom Jaworski and the recording and release of the group's second original album, How About. Containing 13 self-penned songs, the CD is a prime example of Black Olives astounding talent and dedication to writing great music.
They have a strong following in London where they play regularly at various venues and are currently working on a new website: www.blackolivesmusic.com
The Flying Postmen :: Interview (January 2001)
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Bar Club, London :: 3 October 2003 [See
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12 Bar Club, London :: 3 October 2003
How About - Fantastic new album available through the Black Olives website. Track listing and review here.
Well - debut album from the band, then known as The Flying Postmen
:: Changed their name in 2003 from The Flying Postmen.
:: Black Olives new album How About is available now. email me for more info.