Will Overman

Will’s opening performance demonstrated a polished command of the the stage and his dreamy yet comedic personality, which naturally complemented Austin’s follow-up set, featuring his more stoic and sensible view of “art mimicking life,” if you will. The rhythmic flow of both artists’ music cast a sort of spell over the crowd, while the “church-like” feel of the listening space took on a dreamlike aura of its own. I, for one, had an absolutely memorable experience, and even left with Will’s cheat sheet for his cover of The Grateful Dead’s “Ripple,” which he was performing in Norfolk Saturday evening for a Dead cover show. I will definitely be keeping an eye on these two for the possibility of seeing them perform nearby in the future, and I strongly suggest you do the same. It’s not every day that you meet artists from Music City who are so relatable and down-to-earth as Will Overman and Austin Plaine.