OhlyChristian Ohly is a storyteller, first and foremost. The Detroit-based indie folk singer-songwriter finds opportunity in using the framework of the song to share a distinct and personal story. Everyone has loved and felt loss, and Ohly’s stories articulate what it’s like to be human – hopeful, troubling, confusing, romantic, and filled with all the weird details of life.Miracle, the debut LP releasing this fall, finds Ohly sharing his own personal stories, observations, and insights on love, loss, nostalgia and heartbreak. From intimate guitar strums to orchestral spectacles, Miracle reflects on the challenges and triumphs of life...
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OhlyChristian Ohly is a storyteller, first and foremost. The Detroit-based indie folk singer-songwriter finds opportunity in using the framework of the song to share a distinct and personal story. Everyone has loved and felt loss, and Ohly’s stories articulate what it’s like to be human – hopeful, troubling, confusing, romantic, and filled with all the weird details of life.Miracle, the debut LP releasing this fall, finds Ohly sharing his own personal stories, observations, and insights on love, loss, nostalgia and heartbreak. From intimate guitar strums to orchestral spectacles, Miracle reflects on the challenges and triumphs of life. The strength of Ohly’s voice is anchored by lush production from Michigan producer John Katona, who worked closely with Ohly to create a cohesive, yet exploratory record that weaves together folk, indie rock, country, jazz, and even punk.Ohly has opened for national acts like Susto and The Brook and the Bluff, performed at SXSW in Austin last year, and played a small festival in LES Manhattan. Band lineups have included anywhere from 1 - 5 other talented Detroit musicians. He looks forward to putting out his best work yet and getting on the road in the fall.Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ohlymusic/https://www.facebook.com/ohlymusic/Jack DroppersJack Droppers can’t do a cartwheel but you already knew that. You probably walked into the gig, took one look at that ragamuffin in a denim jacket, and said to yourself, “there is no chance that dad can do a cartwheel!” And you’re right, he can’t. In fact, he can’t do a cartwheel, nor a backflip, nor a two-octave jump, nor write a hit single, nor be friends with someone famous, nor do more than one photoshoot a year. There is absolutely nothing flashy, sexy, or trendy about Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions.Perhaps that is why Grand Rapids, a small city tucked away on the west side of Michigan, is the perfect spot for Droppers and co. to have handcrafted their discography. Once called “the furniture city”, Grand Rapids is home to artisans, builders, and a stubborn protestant work ethic. It’s not particularly pretentious and you probably won’t vacation here. It’s an apt metaphor for Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions who, after three self-released records and three EP’s, just released their fourth record titled "Scooter" on Bird Fight Records.This record’s got everything you’d expect from the band: thoughtful (occasionally tongue-in-cheek) lyrics, a few four-part harmonies, skillful yet restrained guitar playing, lush and layered keys, a song that is vaguely religious, a rhythm section you feel in your chest and not a single cartwheel.Website: www.JackDroppers.comSocials: instagram.com/jackdroppersfacebook.com/JDandTBItwitter.com/jdroppersmusic
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