NO DEPRESSION EDITOR’S NOTE: With the production and release of our summer print journal, which explores a theme we call (Im)migration, we’ve been thinking a lot lately about how music and people move through our world. Evidently, David Olney…
Read more“This Side Or the Other delivers apt political commentary without being ham-handed. Americans under a constant barrage of tweets and news alerts deserve some smart analysis with a touch of nuance. And that if comes from an Americana record, so be it. In fact, let’s celebrate it.” - Full story at NoDepression.com
David Olney Considers the Fluidity of Time and Humanity in "Death Will Not Divide Us":
“Time, at least in its perceived rigidity, is an illusion, or so David Olney postulates on his new single, 'Death Will Not Divide Us'. At its center, the folk singer-songwriter reflects on time and humanity as elements in a grand scheme—in the end, nothing separates us. Nothing divides us.” - Full Story at PopMatters.com
You Never Know
Watch David Olney's weekly YOU NEVER KNOW streamcast for news and upcoming concerts, plus an exclusive acoustic performance with the story behind the song.
Other News
Jul 28 2018
We've got ourselves a situation
You have likely seen David’s “Situation” music video and/or heard to the song on his current “Don’t Try To Fight It” album. These are uncertain times, no matter what side of any situation you’re on.
Jun 28 2018
This Side Or The Other arrives in August
“This Side Or The Other” David’s new full-length record is out August 24 and examines the shadowy situations up and around walls, over borders and asks for open hearts. Stay tuned. You can pre-order this stunning new album soon.
Jun 20 2018
Wise words from a man in Iowa
“LIVE music only happens once, you have to be there.” ~ Byron Stuart David Olney with Daniel Seymour cresting a wave at Byron’s in Pomeroy, Iowa, June 8, 2018. Photo by Mark Gerking.
Jun 17 2018
How About Them Apples?
You Never Know what could happen on David Olney’s video StreamCast, posted every Tuesday evening for nearly 10 years. Each week, David shares an update on his happenings, plays a song and shares the story behind it. Sometimes, he plays a tune from…
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Mar 23 2018
Spring Break in Texas!
UPCOMING shows
"firebrand founding father"
"Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter/recording artist, stream-caster and actor David Olney is well-known worldwide for his indelible songs and powerful live performances.
Recorded by Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Slaid Cleaves, The Wailin’ Jennys & many others, David shares his songs and the story behind it in his weekly “You Never Know” Songwriter Series videos posted every Tuesday on DavidOlney.com and YouTube.
"If you like your musical heroes to rock out like the jackhammer of a rockabilly saint but also deliver song sonnets from a contemplative place, then David Olney is your man."
Read the full profile story here: Acoustic Live! Magazine – New York, NY
“The Nashville troubadour has been making gripping music for a long time. [David] Olney rocks with blistering intensity…but he also mesmerizes.”
— The Philadelphia Inquirer