Indie-folk Trio Oliver Hazard Offers Words of Wisdom in Upbeat “Workingman’s Folk”
August 1, 2025 BY Emma Orland
Indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard returns with new single “Workingman’s Folk,” off their forthcoming album Raindrop River out September 26th, With their signature blend of warm harmonies, homespun storytelling, and upbeat acoustic instrumentation, the track offers a powerful glimpse into the quiet dignity and hidden complexities of the working class. Listen HERE and watch HERE.
“’Workingman’s Folk’ is about someone you might know, maybe a relative, maybe just a good person who picked a simpler, more comfortable path. It’s about this idea of working hard, but using their work to avoid dealing with some of the more emotional or important stuff in life. There’s a bit of stubbornness in that lifestyle, but there’s also something respectable about it. I think the song tries to hold both of those truths at the same time, honoring the grind while also questioning what it might be covering up,” states Oliver Hazard.
WATCH “WORKINGMAN’S FOLK” HERE
Produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan), Oliver Hazard continues to deliver an authentic simplicity, exemplifying the band’s signature, unpretentious style on the Raindrop River album. Stay tuned for information on the forthcoming album by following the band on socials.
On August 16th, Oliver Hazard returns to Waterville, OH to host the seventh annual Oliver Hazard Day, a self-curated music festival that celebrates local culture, music, and community. This year marks a major milestone as August 16th is being officially proclaimed Oliver Hazard Day on the Northwest Ohio calendar—an extraordinary recognition of the band’s regional impact. What began as a grassroots gathering has grown into a beloved summer tradition, drawing fans from across the country. This year the event will feature performances from Rayland Baxter, Michigander, Rett Madison and Oliver Hazard. Following the festival, the band will embark on their co-headline tours with The Last Revel, Michigander and Susto starting October 8th in Englewood, CO and wrapping on November 8th, in Nashville, TN. For more information on Oliver Hazard Day and the upcoming tour dates, visit the band’s website HERE.
Oliver Hazard Headline Tour Dates:
w/The Last Revel
August 16 – Waterville, OH – Oliver Hazard Day 2025
October 8 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
October 9 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
October 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge
October 11 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Clut
October 14 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
October 15 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodlie
October 16 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
October 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
October 19 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour
October 20 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
October 22 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
October 24 – Austin, TX – Parish
October 25 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler
w/Michigander
October 28 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
October 29 – Saint Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
October 31 – Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
November 1 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
November 2 – Chicago, IL – Metro
November 4 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
November 5 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
w/The Last Revel
November 6 – Lexington, KY – The Burl
November 7 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Indy
November 8 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
w/Susto
December 6 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
December 7 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
While some musicians are scheming to go viral, Oliver Hazard – Mike Belazis (frontman, guitars), Devin East (guitars) and Nate Miner (keys) – have been thriving the old-fashioned way: squeezing into a van, traversing a tangle of Interstates, and winning over fans one city at a time. At the start of their career, the band created a Living Room Tour, where one fan would host the band and invite over some friends. Since then, Oliver Hazard has headlined their own national tour, created the Oliver Hazard Day festival in their hometown of Waterville, OH, played Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, and amassed nearly 850K Spotify monthly listeners. Thus far, the group has released a pair of albums (34 N. River, Oliver Hazard) and two EPs (The Flood, Northern Lights). With the new EP, Raindrop River, Oliver Hazard continues to showcase their unrelenting charm.
