…continued from The Renaissance Buffoon Steve had played Early Music for a number of years, a day-job or two and a couple of marriages. One Friday evening after a day of work in the hot Texas sun, Steve dropped by the local music/pawn shop for a set of strings when he met the next love [Read more…]
Mandolin, Symmetry & Order
…continued from Enter the Banjo Banjo is as banjo does, a great instrument that does what it does very well. Great players take this instrument to far off places in all directions. Steve loved his involvement but found that there wasn’t enough time to make this instrument meet his imagination, at least not with such [Read more…]
Yes … Again
Oui Bis is a phrase we coined comprised of two French words literally saying “yes again”. An affirmative that translates into an affirmation, asking to be reiterated, implying kudos, “bravo”, “encore”. We believe it’s worth repeating. So Oui Bis it is, Yes Again.The foundation of music built on recurring cycles, repetition that strengthens and confirms, [Read more…]
From All Over the World
Oui Bis takes a slice of this richness out of the history books and cyberspace and brings it into the physical world, into coffee shops and dance halls, even into your home if you invite us. Oui Bis is a band that provides popular music reflecting the populus. Oui Bis focuses on nostalgic styles from [Read more…]
The Great Melting Pot
The variety of musical styles that America calls its own was first brought to our land by immigrants coming from Europe and the East, from Africa and South America. Today such ingredients come by way of convenience through the availability of online technologies: You Tube, My Space, Facebook and the like. Oui Bis is a [Read more…]
Of the People, For the People
Oui Bis is a band that provides popular music reflecting the populus. Oui Bis focuses on nostalgic styles from American culture, from modern days reaching back as far as the Civil War. The variety of musical styles that America calls its own was first brought to our land by immigrants coming from Europe and the [Read more…]
2014 – First Quarter
January 2014 January 17, Friday 6pm – Banter Bistro, Denton, Texas February 2014 February 21, Friday 6pm – Banter Bistro, Denton, Texas March 2014 March 7, Friday 6pm – Banter Bistro, Denton, Texas March 21, Friday 6pm – Banter Bistro, Denton, Texas
Maristella Feustle
Maristella Feustle has a masters in jazz studies from the University of North Texas as well as a masters in library science. Maristella plays guitar with Oui Bis and host of other bands. Jazz and classical guitar are her primary interests. However, Maristella has a broad base of talent that she applies well to any [Read more…]
Steven Prouty
Steven Prouty was raised in the Detroit area and was fed at an early age with heavy doses of Motown Sound. In his travels, Steven has lived and played in Oregon and in New England and of course in the Dallas area gaining exposure to a wide variety of styles music and playing. He is [Read more…]
George Merritt
George Merritt plays more instruments than the average person could begin to name. What’s stunning about this is that he plays them all very well. With Oui Bis, George gets to satisfy his cravings for playing bass. He also has the opportunity to showcase tunes he has written. George is indeed a tunesmith as well [Read more…]