O.A.R. Tickets

Do you want classic, American rock music? Then O.A.R. is your band!

O.A.R. has made a name for itself through online distribution over campus networks, thereby making them an instant college hit. Consisting of members Chris Culos, Marc Roberge, Richard On, Jerry DePizzo, and Benj Gersham, O.A.R. is a truly unique "jam band" that has achieved success through word-of-mouth promotion.

The History of O.A.R. Tickets

O.A.R. was founded in 1996 by Roberge and Culos, who were both attending Alexander Muss High School in Israel. It is there they recruited their other band members, and all four members graduated together from Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School in Maryland.  All four members then moved to Ohio to attend Ohio State University, where they met DePizzo.

Their first songs, like "That was a Crazy Game of Poker" and "City on Down" from their album, The Wanderer, became instant hits among the college crowd simply as a result of word of mouth. This low-budget album took merely four days to record - in their basement, no less. They began playing sororities and fraternities of Ohio State University, and their exposure exploded.

Their album, Risen, debuted at number 11 on the Billboard top internet sales chart. By 2006, O.A.R. managed to sell 1.2 million albums over their career. The band contributes much of their success to the taping, trading and downloading of their live shows throughout their college careers.

O.A.R. Tickets: What to Expect

O.A.R. which, according to the band, means "Of a Revolution," does not reflect any political issues, but instead a revolution in music. Their rock sound, which has often been compared to the Dave Matthews Band, has managed to release an impressive catalog of songs based primarily on word of mouth promotion.

Between live shows and near-constant touring, O.A.R. has managed to take their band from university dorm rooms to the mainstream, based solely on quality music and hard work. O.A.R., by many standards, has become one of the most successful, independent bands ever.

O.A.R.'s sound is "mixed rock and folk with touches of ska and reggae."

O.A.R. Tickets: Who Should Attend

Anyone who enjoys a soft rock band, similar to the Dave Matthews Band, will enjoy the sounds of O.A.R. O.A.R. fans are loyal, and their fan base is strong. From its roots as a college band to its evolution as a mainstream band, O.A.R. appeals to a wide fan base of nearly every age.