O.A.R.
Rock · US · Active since 1996

O.A.R.

Sun-drenched rock with a reggae heartbeat and soulful saxophone. The sound of a perfect summer afternoon spent with friends and a cooler full of ice.

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Formed in 1996 in Rockville, Maryland, the American alternative rock band O.A.R. features Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benj Gershman, and Jerry DePizzo. Known for their consistent live performances and summer tours, the group has produced ten studio albums and six live recordings, including their 2024 release, Live From Boston. Throughout their career, the band has maintained professional partnerships with major labels such as Atlantic Records and Vanguard Records.

Our Catalog10 Albums · 1997 · 2022
The Arcade
The Arcade
2022
The Mighty
The Mighty
2019
The Rockville LP
The Rockville LP
2014
King
King
2011
All Sides
All Sides
2008
Stories of a Stranger
Stories of a Stranger
2005
In Between Now and Then
In Between Now and Then
2003
Risen
Risen
2001
Souls Aflame
Souls Aflame
1999
The Wanderer
The Wanderer
1997
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