Artist Info: Will Sheff

Will Sheff (born Will Robinson Sheff on 7 July 1976) is an American musician who is the frontman for the indie band Okkervil River (1998–present). Originally from Meriden, New Hampshire, he is also a founding member and co-songwriter (along with former Okkervil bandmate Jonathan Meiburg) for Shearwater (2001–2009). Sheff writes and performs many songs as a solo artist while juggling his commitments to Okkervil River and Shearwater. As well as writing and singing songs, he plays guitar, piano, banjo, and harmonica. [read more...]