Rocky Votolato

About

Rocky Votolato is an American indie folk singer/songwriter from the Pacific Northwest. Raised on a diet of outlaw country artists such as Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash before he eventually found indie rock as a teenager, his songwriting contains shades of both styles. While performing live, Votolato usually plays solo, relying on the stark honesty of his guitar playing and expressive voice. His strengths lie in an ability to work just as effectively in the context of both sparsely intimate material and more energetic songs, making him a can't miss pick for a variety of indie folk fans.