Okkervil River
Founded: 1998
Location: United States
Okkervil River is an American rock band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff. Formed in Austin, Texas, in 1998, the band takes its name from a short story by Russian author Tatyana Tolstaya set on the river Okkervil in Saint Petersburg. They began as a trio made up of Sheff and friends he had met in his native state of New Hampshire but, over time, have gone through many lineups.
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Album Review: Okkervil River - In The Rainbow Rain
"The scabrous delving into shadows of yore is a thing of the past."
Album Review: Okkervil River - Away
"It is the closest we've ever gotten to the true Will Sheff."
Live Review: Okkervil River, Roller One, Ernest Ellis
Okkervil River explode to life with a set full of emphatic, articulate rock.
Live Review: Okkervil River, Louis & The Honkytonk
Listening and appreciating Okkervil River is like waiting for a good wine to ferment: it can take a bit of hard work to warm up to them – a bit of waiting for the wow factor – but once they have you, you leave a bit higher on life.
Live Review: Okkervil River
For an established group, having formed in 1998 and out touring their seventh studio album, The Silver Gymnasium, there was a refreshing quality to Okkervil River’s performance at Oxford Art Factory.
Twice A Child
"I had big dreams I guess, but I also knew that my town was important to me and that I wanted to come back."
Why Okkervil River Should Hate The Fucking Eagles, Man
Don Henley is not too keen on Okkervil River covering his songs.
Okkervil River Name Local Supports
Ernest Ellis and Roller One have been confirmed
More Shows Added To Okkervil River‘s Australian Tour
Get ready Sydney and Melbourne
Album Review: Okkervil River - The Silver Gymnasium
A somewhat strange but mostly satisfying detour.
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