#15 - It's a Big World -with Oliver Books Artwork

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#15 - It's a Big World -with Oliver Books

August 25, 2025 • Susan Waughtal • Season 1 • Episode 15

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Oliver Books is passionate about all things sound. He is a singer-songwriter who performs solo and in a 7-member band called Oliver Books and The Big, Big, World. He has worked in music production and movie production. in the past year, he and colleague Alex Ortberg produced The Rochester Mash-Up, a compilation music album of 20 diverse local musicians. Currently, Books and Oliver are launching a new recording studio.

Listen to Oliver's music at: https://oliverbooksmusic.bandcamp.com/

FInd more information about Oliver Books & The Big Big World at: https://www.facebook.com/OliverBooksMusic