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Genre
Alternative rock/indie rock
Sounds like
Parquet Courts and Wilco joined forces then recorded their tunes in a school band room.
Members
John Kehl - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, ukulele, banjo, alto & tenor sax, oboe, tambourine, marimba, vibraphone, chord organ, melodica, midi guitar, synth and piano
The live band includes drummer Jason Hodac and bassist Tom Urwin.
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Bio
Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist John Kehl (pron. /kel/) spent many years as a music teacher before getting back into songwriting as a New Year’s resolution. Quirky lyrics, groove, and weird guitar are hallmarks of his style, having grown up listening to 60’s electric-era Miles Davis and 90’s grunge and indie bands.
The first Oodles EP, Life After Death, is about transition and change, taking a light but honest look at life, death, and the hellscape that is online dating.
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Accomplishments:
- Debut Ep Life After Death, mixed and mastered by Matt Gerhard (Spoon, Parquet Courts)
- Upcoming features on Studio Live Today YouTube channel and shoutouts by UNXINGED.com and musicfashionblog.com
Recent Performances:
- July 2021 G-Man Tavern, Chicago (private event)
Contact:
- Email: oodlesmusic@gmail.com
- Website: https://oodlesmusic.name