LA Recording Artists/Singer Songwriters, Holly Olsen & Jason Byrd, Holly and the Byrd play Swine City Brewing (4614 Industry Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014, 513-201-7070) Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, as part of a 4-band event beginning at 7:30 PM. Bassist Myke Rock joins the duo on this special event.
Holly and the Byrd is an indie rock musical project formed by singer-songwriters Holly Olsen and Jason Byrd.Based out of Columbus, Ohio, the duo came together by merging their talents from their respective individual regional rock bands—Olsen from The Pink Flamingos and Byrd from Bosswood.Band Origin & Style
Notable CollaboratorsThe duo has worked alongside several notable musicians who have contributed to their records:
- Tony Valentino: The guitarist for the classic 1960s garage rock band The Standells serves as a frequent producer and guest guitarist for the band.
- Clem Burke: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer from Blondie provided the drum tracks for their single "Holiday in L.A.".
- Burleigh Drummond: The drummer and founding member of the prog-pop band Ambrosia played drums on their single "BABABA YAYAYA".
- Collaborative Roots: Holly Olsen (who studied at Ohio University) and Jason Byrd created the project as a vehicle for collaborative songwriting, blending upbeat indie rock with power-pop and surf-rock influences.
- Star-Studded Features: Rather than maintaining a rigid multi-member lineup, the duo is highly unique for recruiting prominent rock music veterans to play on their studio tracks.
Career Milestones
- Radio Success: At the end of 2019, their high-energy track "BABABA YAYAYA" achieved chart success on independent radio circuits. It landed spots on the Radio Indie Alliance "Top 10" in St. Louis (88.1FM KDHX), Rodney Bingenheimer's "Top 25" show on SiriusXM, and WTSQ 88.1FM's "Best Singles of 2019" list.
- Live Performances: Holly and the Byrd regularly perform around the Midwest and regional underground rock clubs, sharing the stage with local alternative acts.