Orooni is an energy that can best be expressed on
stage. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Stu played in
Brokedown Sound and Sens. Sens recorded one album,
“Slide”, to good reviews (‘Glide’, ‘The Columbus
Dispatch’) and played many venues around the country.
Allan relocated from Chicago to Fort Collins. He has
toured nationally since the age of 20, mainly as the
bass player for Starrunner. Phil spent three years
touring with his former band, Rezi, along the east
coast. Phil has sat in on guitar with notable bands
such as Particle, Sam Kinniger Band (Soulive), and the
Breakfast. Brad Loucks (11 Theory, Hugh Jazz Combo)
has joined Orooni on keyboards and brought his years
of jazz/funk playing and teaching experience to the
group. Individually, the members of Orooni have played
over 500 shows throughout the United States. This
foursome has traveled the country to find each other
in Colorado and the result is intense.
Orooni’s sound contains a balance of mind, heart, and
soul. They draw from multiple influences that range
from the Beatles and Kerouac to Mahavishnu Orchestra
and Stephen King. This band takes pride in being able
to soothe with heart warming songs, then explode with
aggressive musicianship. Orooni balances strong
songwriting, melodic vocals, and improvisation. Stu
moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in April of ’05 to
play music with Allan. Phil moved to Fort Collins in
the winter of ‘05 and joined Orooni weeks after. Brad
joined the band in 2007 after a lineup change. Orooni
has been evolving ever since.
“Every time Slim said, 'Orooni,' Dean said 'Yes!' I
sat there with these two madmen. Nothing happened. To
Slim Gaillard the whole world was just one big
orooni.” – “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac
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