Suzy Oleson

Suzy Oleson was born and raised in Austin, Texas, AKA the “Live Music Capitol of the World,” so it seems only natural that she feels a very deep connection to writing and playing American roots-inspired rock & roll. Her reputation is based on three distinctive fronts -- She is a talented multi-instrumentalist (mandolin, acoustic & electric guitar, clawhammer banjo), a soulful and spirited vocalist, and an accomplished songwriter. Growing up in a vibrant musical community that has fostered the talents of countless musicians (Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Natalie Maines, Ian McLagan, etc), Oleson was quick to follow suit in her musical aspirations. She began playing the mandolin at the age of 12 and has since been lucky enough to study with world-renowned musicians including: Darol Anger, John McGann, Mark Simos, and Eugene Friesen. By the age of 14, Oleson picked up the guitar and began writing songs for the first time and never looked back. . Her love of rock & roll, bluegrass, and contemporary folk would ultimately land her in Boston at Berklee College of Music, from which she graduated in 2012 with a degree in Professional Music. During her college years, Oleson played mandolin, sang, wrote songs, and put many miles under her belt with the Boston-based bluegrass band, Chasing Blue. After nearly 6 years of playing bluegrass and touring with Chasing Blue, Oleson felt the need to change directions and move to Nashville, TN to grow as a musician and cultivate her songwriting talents. In 2015, Oleson's focus is on writing and recording her debut LP due out in September. With an all-star cast of Nashville's up-and-coming rock & rollers, Oleson's debut album will surely be turning heads in the following year! Austin, Texas-native roots rock and roll songwriter, guitarist, mandolin player, & Beatlemaniac.