From strip clubs to nursing homes, street busking to festival stages, biker bars to state capitals, Jake'O has performed in about every possible situation in his career. He's opened for artists such as American Authors, Marcus King Band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, and has played at the same 2018 festival as Buddy Guy, Florida Georgia Line, Shawn Mendez, Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, and Marshmellow. Jake'O has written songs for pAt mAcdonald (known for Timbuk 3's "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades") at Steelbride Songfest -a music motel where songwriters like Jackson Browne often frequent. Jake'O hopscotches with futuristic flair and vintage vibes in every song. The originator of the "Nuvo-Retro" sound has built a reputation by using his soulful vibrato voice, reverberating mile wide guitar tone, electric showmanship, and signature vintage blue brand.
Sounds Like: The Black Keys, Elvis Presley