The story of Waterville, OH’s indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard – Michael Belazis (vocals, guitar) and Devin East (vocals, guitar), joined by Nate Miner (keys, vocals) – is a modern riff on classic band mythmaking. It began when one member, fresh from leading camping trips in California, returned home to Ohio and decided to make an album with two childhood friends. A stroke of serendipity followed: they won a Facebook raffle for a single day in a recording studio. Instead of tracking one song, they played their entire album start to finish, in a single take – capturing the magic that became their 2018 debut LP, 34 N River. Hailed by The Fader as a “folk-pop masterpiece,” the record quickly propelled the band to festival stages at Bonnaroo and Mountain Jam.  

In 2019, Oliver Hazard released their 6-track EP, The Flood – described by Billboard as a “souvenir” – featuring fan favorites “Dandelion” and “Grenadine”. Their self-titled sophomore album arrived in July 2023, incorporating music from their earlier Northern Lights EP alongside five new songs. Now, they’re preparing to unveil their third studio album, Raindrop River, in September 2025. Through it all, Oliver Hazard has remained rooted in the heart of Waterville, OH. Their music serves as a soundtrack to everyday life, lifting spirits and inviting listeners to find beauty in the ordinary.