Far more than a vocal powerhouse, Calgary-based Blues/Soul/Rock artist Ollee Owens blends grit and intensity with exquisite skill, resulting in a contemporary blues sound that moves both body and soul. With the warmth of Mavis Staples, intensity of Etta James and the soulful delivery of Bonnie Raitt, Ollee’s voice goes directly to the heart, acknowledging the struggles of life while never losing sight of what truly matters. After returning to music a decade ago and releasing 2022’s Cannot be Unheard, Owens is making waves in the Blues and Roots scene with the release of her newest album, Nowhere to Hide (2024), garnering well-earned attention across Canada and Internationally, earning rave reviews across North America and abroad: “Ollee has the drive in her performance thrust that is conveyed through artists that are blues powerhouses like Bonnie Raitt, Karen Lawrence & Tracy Nelson… It’s a delight to hear a voice that understands the genre & can project as strongly as Ollee does… It takes expertise, practice & above all a dedicated effort to the genre.”
John Apice – Americana Highways (USA, 2024) "Ollee Owens... please remember her name and get this disc! You will love the voice, and the music. However / wherever you play your music, "Nowhere To Hide" is one that you will keep hitting "repeat" on no matter where you are. I already have, several times."
John Hammer - Blue Monday Monthly (USA, 2024) "For fans of powerful, soul-infused music, Nowhere to Hide is an album that cannot be missed. Its sophisticated soundscapes and relatable themes offer a perfect blend of celebration and introspection. As Owens continues to expand her audience, she solidifies her place in the Canadian music landscape — one marked by talent, passion, and an unwavering commitment to her art." Stevie Connor - The Sound Cafe (Canada, 2024) Since 2015, Ollee has shared stages across the Canadian Prairies and as far south as Memphis with artists like Matt Anderson, Blue Moon Marquee, Albert Castiglia and Dawn Tyler Watson. Owens started off 2025 with a dynamic set at the legendary BB Kings in Memphis, TN and plans to continue touring stages and festivals across Canada and Internationally, making new friends and fans wherever she goes. John Apice – Americana Highways (USA, 2024) "Ollee Owens... please remember her name and get this disc! You will love the voice, and the music. However / wherever you play your music, "Nowhere To Hide" is one that you will keep hitting "repeat" on no matter where you are. I already have, several times."
John Hammer - Blue Monday Monthly (USA, 2024) "For fans of powerful, soul-infused music, Nowhere to Hide is an album that cannot be missed. Its sophisticated soundscapes and relatable themes offer a perfect blend of celebration and introspection. As Owens continues to expand her audience, she solidifies her place in the Canadian music landscape — one marked by talent, passion, and an unwavering commitment to her art." Stevie Connor - The Sound Cafe (Canada, 2024) Since 2015, Ollee has shared stages across the Canadian Prairies and as far south as Memphis with artists like Matt Anderson, Blue Moon Marquee, Albert Castiglia and Dawn Tyler Watson. Owens started off 2025 with a dynamic set at the legendary BB Kings in Memphis, TN and plans to continue touring stages and festivals across Canada and Internationally, making new friends and fans wherever she goes.
Far more than a vocal powerhouse, Calgary-basedBlues/Soul/Rock artist Ollee Owens blends grit and intensity with exquisite skill,resulting in a contemporary blues sound that moves both body and soul. With thewarmth of Mavis Staples, intensity of Etta James and the soulful delivery ofBonnie Raitt, Ollee’s voice goes directly to the heart, acknowledging thestruggles of life while never losing sight of what truly matters.
After returning to music a decade ago and releasing 2022’s Cannot beUnheard, Owens is making waves in the Blues and Roots scene with therelease of her newest album, Nowhere to Hide (2024), garneringwell-earned attention across Canada and Internationally, earning rave reviews acrossNorth America and abroad:
“Ollee has the drive in her performance thrust that is conveyed throughartists that are blues powerhouses like Bonnie Raitt, Karen Lawrence &Tracy Nelson… It’s a delight to hear a voice that understands the genre &can project as strongly as Ollee does… It takes expertise, practice & aboveall a dedicated effort to the genre.”
John Apice – Americana Highways (USA, 2024)
"Ollee Owens... please remember her name and getthis disc! You will love the voice, and the music. However / wherever you playyour music, "Nowhere To Hide" is one that you will keep hitting"repeat" on no matter where you are. I already have, severaltimes."
John Hammer - Blue Monday Monthly (USA, 2024)
"For fans of powerful, soul-infused music, Nowhereto Hide is an album that cannot be missed. Its sophisticated soundscapes andrelatable themes offer a perfect blend of celebration and introspection. AsOwens continues to expand her audience, she solidifies her place in theCanadian music landscape — one marked by talent, passion, and an unwaveringcommitment to her art." Stevie Connor - The Sound Cafe (Canada, 2024)
Since 2015, Ollee has shared stages across the CanadianPrairies and as far south as Memphis with artists like Matt Anderson, Blue MoonMarquee, Albert Castiglia and Dawn Tyler Watson. Owens started off 2025 with adynamic set at the legendary BB Kings in Memphis, TN and plans to continuetouring stages and festivals across Canada and Internationally, making newfriends and fans wherever she goes.
