It's Buddy Holly in the 21st Century

This Chicago-based trio is a vintage inspired pop rock powerhouse whose songs feature tight harmonies, inventive arrangements and poignant lyrics. Audiences are amazed at the sound produced by just three guys. Veterans of the stage, their live show engages and entertains with a sense of humour, spectacle and spontaneity.

Zachary Stevenson (BC), Shaun Whitey (AL) and Kieran McCabe (PA) banded together in 2018 to reproduce the music and magic of Buddy Holly and the Crickets in a Chicago production of "Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story". After nearly 100 sell-out performances, the show went on to win 5 Chicago Theatre Awards including Best Musical, Best Ensemble and Best Lead Performance.

When the production closed, the partnership of these three "Crickets" evolved into an original band that they named The Oh Boys in tribute the Crickets' song.

Their debut EP, "Listen to the Oh Boys" was released on all streaming platforms May 6th, 2023.

LISTEN TO THE OH BOYS

Music

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End of the Line 2:36

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Vinyl Heart 2:49

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Louder Than the Guns 2:55

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The Desert 3:52

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Mars 3:43

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End of Time 2:42

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Press / Reviews

“…it’s frankly hard to imagine a better Buddy; Stevenson’s all-in performance will stick with you and not fade away.”

-Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago

Press review #2

“Stevenson – a bravura performer who is the spittin’ image of the character he plays, and who possesses the voice, moves, guitar licks and irresistible energy of the “original” – is proof that Buddy Holly lives.”

-Heidi Weiss, WTTW Chicago

Press review #4

Concerts

Previous events

The Oh Boys at Simon's Tavern

Sunday, May 7 @ 8:30PMSun, May 7 @ 8:30PM

Simon's Tavern, 5210 North Clark, Chicago

Simon's Tavern welcomes a two set performance with THE OH BOYS on Sunday, May 7th at 8:30pm "Chicago's Best Loved Indie Rock Trio"* Buddy Holly meets Weezer. This Chicago-based trio is a vintage inspired pop rock powerhouse whose songs feature tight harmonies, inventive arrangements and poignant lyrics. Audiences are amazed at the sound produced by just three guys. Veterans of the stage, their live show engages and entertains with a sense of humour, spectacle and spontaneity. 8:30 Show Two Sets No Cover Tip The BAND!!! @simonstavern @znstevenson @theohboysband @kpmcbabe @shaunchriswhit #shaunwhitley