David Olney

What David Olney makes

Topics americana, music, songwriting, storytelling, live-performance

"If the form is true, it is strong enough to hold the whole universe.” - David Olney Musical luminaries including Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, and Townes Van Zandt among others all knew of and drew from the universe that was David Olney. What form did David Olney (1948-2020) take before his untimely passing at the 30A Songwriter Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, FL in January 2020? “Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter/poet, stream-caster and actor DAVID OLNEY released iconic music for more than five decades and was known worldwide for his indelible songs and powerful live performances. David Olney hosted a weekly “You Never Know” Songwriter Series video streamcast for more than 10 years on his YouTube channel, where he performed a song and shared the story behind it. His music continues to expand our universe. “… Gripping and thought-provoking, proves Olney to be a stone-cold storyteller with an intriguing philosophical bent.” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine

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