Artist description Blending folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass Orlo Billingsly creates timeless, melodic songs with his amazing lyrics, rich voice, and unique guitar style. Whether playing solo acoustic or with a full ensemble band, his music is just plain good. Spirited live performances and great song-craft make Orlo Billingsly one artist you can't miss.

Music Style Riffy folk-rock sprinkled with blue grass pickin' and slide

Musical Influences Taj Mahal, Doc Watson, CCR, BECK, PRIMUS, Nirvana

Similar Artists Acoustic BECK, John Fogerty,Joe Henry, Will Oldham, Elliot Smith, Kurt Cobain

Artist History Orlo hails from Madison, WI and played there and Milwaukee, WI for about 4 years before moving to NYC in 1998. He currently lives in Brooklyn and plays around the North East. He also plays in another band called Grand Canyon Suite. Both Orlo and GCS have new records coming out in the Spring of 2002.

Group Members Orlo Billingsly featuring: Holly McBain, Randy Merril, Joe Prop, Jesse Kaftanski, Stan, Todd Cooper, Matt White, Joyce White

Instruments Acoustic, Electric and LapSteel guitar , Piano, Keyboards, Drums , Upright & Electric Bass

Albums Sauna Sessions - 1996

Location New York City, NY - USA

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