Derek Dames Ohl

Derek Dames Ohl is like warm butter on hot bread with blustering conduct. As a modern-day herald, Derek keeps his roots close with a six-string on his back, ping-ponging across the United States, sharing songs at every bar or dive that dares. His sounds eclipse and perfect everything from Country, Blues, and Honky-Tonk. His pride lies in keeping the American roots music tradition alive, with punchy guitar playing that'll surely leave listeners stomping the floorboards. Derek has been compared to artists like John Prine and Guy Clark with his quirky one moment, and woeful the next, songwriting style. Derek has performed all across this universe and beyond - playing venues and festivals alike. Some notable artists Derek has played along with, or opened for include, Willis Alan Ramsey, Arlo McKinley, Bill Nershi, Joshua Ray Walker, Emily Nenni, Melissa Carper, Kassi Valazza, Larry Keel and many many more.