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From Denver to Toledo— Wild Things Illuminate Their Family’s Past

Matthew Johns

(L-R) Devin East, Michael Belazis and Griffin McCulloch are the midwestern folk rockers behind Oliver Hazard. Photo Credit: Ellen Dziubek.

Oliver Hazard Day Returns!

Matthew Johns

Local Beer, Local Folk, Local Fun at Oliver Hazard Day

Matthew Johns

Left: Devin East; axe maestro and cooing falsetto, occasionally plucking a banjo dictated by the track. Devin offers delicate fills, and precisely chosen riffs transporting us to a simpler time. ||| Middle: Michael Belazis, the middle man with band-proclaimed uncanny ability to “always be on key”; keeping their supple harmonies in check. Michael strums his four string, yes four string guitar while striking a kick-drum mallet into the belly of a vintage suitcase previously owned by his father. ||| Right: Griffin McCulloch; band-proclaimed “hype man” and live-wire vocalist, alternating between the glockenspiel and keys, cherries the sundae by throwing the crowd into a tizzy with the occasional primal howl.

Oliver Hazard —Heartfelt Folk with 419 Roots

Matthew Johns