Oliver Hazard

From Waterville, Ohio, indie‑folk trio Oliver Hazard — Michael Belazis, Griffin McCulloch and Devin East — plays Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on August 7, 2026. Formed around lo‑fi home sessions, the band builds songs on close vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars and plain‑spoken storytelling shaped by Midwest daily life. Their debut album, 34 N River (2018), opened the way to wider touring across the U.S., from small rooms to regional festivals, and a catalogue of EPs and singles that moves between intimate ballads and more up‑tempo tracks.

On stage, Oliver Hazard keeps arrangements lean and collective, sharing leads, trading instruments and letting the voices sit at the center. The writing favors clear melodies and uncluttered production, with choruses that work like a small choir rather than a spotlight moment. Over time, the trio has refined this balance between narrative lyrics and warm textures without straying from its DIY roots. The band also curates Oliver Hazard Day in Waterville, a yearly gathering that reflects the project’s communal spirit — the same approach they bring to this Toronto date at Horseshoe Tavern.