Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio — or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3—specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” The precise sequence of music chosen by Delvon is unique in itself, as he creates an experience for each show based on the vibe and feel of that audience. This includes the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, a tweak of the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and The Meters. It teases you with Motown, Stax Records, Blues, and many other styles that often will surprise you. It’s a concoction that goes straight to your heart and soul, leaving you emotionally connected on a whole new level. The band features organist Delvon Lamarr, a self-taught virtuosic musician with perfect pitch who taught himself jazz and has effortlessly been able to play many instruments. The trio is formed by collecting a unique blend of guitarists and drummers worldwide. They leave you with a feeling of wonder caused by seeing something surprisingly beautiful and unforgettable for their fans at every show.
It is always a pleasure to catch up with family to the proGram, Delvon Lamarr. This time around he is heading back to Madison to play an afternoon and an evening show at the Bur Oak on June 16th. We get into the new look trio and how he has gone about finding band members these days, which led into a very interesting crystal ball type observation. We also get into him talking about getting lost in writing a lot of new music and how when he is there, doing that, nothing else seems to be. You know me, I like the new stuff. The amount of party Madison will be feeling June 16th could be documented on video channels, you’ll get the idea, but nothing beats that organ trio feeling that letting it all vibrate into you. Before letting him go, we do get into him building a setlist with one of his tunes and then get a pen and paper to jot down his other choices. Soul on!
