Today we’d like to introduce you to Herman Ogletree III.
Hi Herman, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I moved to Orlando from Birmingham, Alabama back in 2016 starting my own moving business. I managed to that going for 2 years until finally closing down shop in 2018 when I began to work for Universal Orlando. In 2 years I would realize this would be a great blessing due to COVID. During this time I began to enjoy the music scene Central Florida had to offer. The first local band that caught my attention was a group called SoulSwitch at the annual Earthday Birthday festival. This would be very important later.
Shortly after closing my business, Jack Connor reached out to me about playing drums in his band. My previous band in Alabama, while on tour, played a show or two with his and he remembered me. After a couple of years of jamming together I was spotted by Matt Wiley at a show who later asked me to join a new project which was Alive in Stone.
Putting in years of work with the guys in AIS, we were entered into the Florida battle of the bands where we were announced as the top 4 along side New Dilemma, Love Child, and SoulSwitch. These 4!bands would go on to play a huge show at House of Blues. It was at this show where I was recruited by not only SoulSwitch, but a resurfacing band called SKNN.
My musical career rocketed skyward from this point. From traveling to the Caribbean for a long weekend to shoot a music video, to flying to the UK for a summer tour, to opening for my favorite band, Sevendust, at House of Blues this upcoming New Years Eve. I am truly blessed and can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Like any journey, it has been filled with ups and downs. Covid was clearly a worldwide struggle for everyone; not being able to play or even hang out was disappointing to say the least. Finding a balance between music, work, and personal continues to be an interesting task to manage.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a drummer that plays with an energetic and passionate style. Known for playing in Alive in Stone, SoulSwitch, New Divide, 7 Stone Riot, & SKNN.
People often tell me they love the way I play, but I personally don’t feel as tho I am a great player. I just like to have fun and enjoy what I do. I’ve never had lessons and tend to learn from listening and watching repeatedly
Who else deserves credit in your story?
My family, particularly my loving wife Shy and my parents have been my biggest support; they’ve constantly showed up andhelped me purchase, setup and breakdown my equipment. My closest friends who have made it to many of my shows and the friends I’ve made along the way
Contact Info:
- Website: https://aliveinstonemusic.com/store
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ais_h3ro?exln=Z2cwazV5a28xbTdi&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F6wjCSTS2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourh3r0?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AQDEvEYJbj
