Olen Kent

Born August 31st, 1965 in Yreka, California Olen Kent got started with music at a young age. His grandmother taught him basic guitar chords at six years old while his father supported the family as a professional country musician. The tradition of music goes deep in his family most notable with his uncle, Bobby Kent, who had the number one Billboard country hit in 1958 “Goin’ Down to Albam” (under Mercury Records). Through out his life Olen has played music professionally starting at lounges, pubs, and clubs at eighteen years old. Having lived in many areas of the US including Texas, Oklahoma, and Washington, Oregon has most often been called home. His life has been a rocky road but he never fails to strive forward with what is closest to his heart, music! Olen is a natural with a crowd having experience performing solo and fronting band arrangements. He is known for fronting the band “The Dark” that toured extensively in the northwest US in the ‘90’s. The Dark, disbanded for 5 years, has released two independent albums and fans can still be found throughout the region today. His original music is a unique blend of rock, country, and folk styles led by his broad, rich vocals. Olen often reflects on his challenging life within his music, exploring the beauty of the dark. Though his strongest influences string from his father and uncle, other influences include; Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, and The Doors.