Olive Klug

While it’s been only a short time since Olive Klug fully embraced the nontraditional life of a touring, van-dwelling musician, they’ve already emerged as one of the most compelling storytellers in contemporary folk.

Klug’s sophomore album, Lost Dog, is a fearless and deeply personal exploration of love, loss, freedom, and what it means to keep choosing adventure—even when the road leads through uncertainty. With fingerpicked guitar, warm vocals, and vivid lyrical imagery, Klug writes with striking emotional honesty, addressing everything from unrequited love and modern breakups to neurodivergence, identity, and the quiet loneliness that can accompany independence.

Across the album, listeners are invited into Klug’s inner world: the joy and confidence of “What to Make of Me,” the wry self-awareness of “Cold War,” the wordy, whimsical chaos of “Train of Thought,” and the fast-paced folk-punk release of “Opposite Action.” The title track, “Lost Dog,” slows things down, reflecting on the tension between freedom and stability—watching peers settle into more traditional lives while continuing to wander a different path.

At the heart of Olive Klug’s music is connection. Their songs resonate because they tell the truth—about being young, about aging differently, about longing, resilience, and the beauty of fleeting moments. That connection comes fully alive in performance, where audience voices often join in, turning songs into shared experiences.

Produced by Isaiah Beard (Jobi Riccio) and recorded in Nashville, Lost Dog has quickly become a standout release—and hearing these songs live is something special. 

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Join us for an intimate evening with an artist whose music feels like a conversation, a confession, and a warm hand on your shoulder all at once.

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