Page 51 - ION Indie Magazine SeptOct 2023

O.A.R. opened the show playing a
13-song set. The band was founded
in Rockville, Maryland, in 1996,
consisting of lead vocalist Marc
Roberge, guitarist Richard On,
drummer Chris Culos, saxophonist
Jerry DePizzo, keyboardist Mikel
Paris, and trumpet player Jon
Lampley. The band has released
ten studio albums and six live
albums, most known for their live
shows and intense summer touring
schedule.

With powerful vocals, wailing guitar
solos, and piercing saxophone solos,
the band jammed out engaging the
energetic crowd. Guitarist Richard On
spotted a young fan in the crowd and
motioned for him to come to the side
stage -- where On stuck out his hand
giving the young boy a high five and a
guitar pick.

Playing hit songs such as “Shattered (Turn the Car Around),” “Peace,” and “Love and Memories,” the
crowd sang every word back to them, throwing hands up, dancing, and creating an atmosphere of peace
and love. After finishing the final song, the band smiled and waved to the crowd, thanking the fans for all
the support they had shown in the past decades. They then threw guitar picks and drum sticks out into
the crowd.