RPH Tent: Oliver Wood

The frontman of The Wood Brothers since 2004, Oliver Wood is a testament to slow and steady wins the race. Back in the early 2000’s, when opening for his brother Chris’ band, Medeski Martin & Wood, he was invited to sit in, which instantly reminded them of the deep musical bond they shared. Soon thereafter, The Wood Brothers were born.  They’ve since gone on to blur the boundaries between folk, gospel, country-soul, and Americana, selling out shows around the world, releasing seven studio albums, performing high profile shows from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo and earning a Grammy Award-nomination along the way.  Wood has written for and lent vocals to the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Steep Canyon Rangers and Blackberry Smoke. His debut solo album Always Smilin’ (Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers), is due out on May 21st and features collaborations with Susan Tedeschi, Phil Cook, John Medeski, and more.