Olivia and the Lovers are a queer cowboy band based in Chicago.

Taking inspiration both from classic American folk music and cowboy standards, Olivia Love writes music as a vehicle for vulnerability and reflections on queer love, loss, and healing.

Olivia and the lovers are:

  • Octavia Reese

    Cello/Vocals

  • Olivia Love

    Lead Vocals/ Acoustic Guitar/ Violin/Mandolin

  • Jeffrey Nils Gardner

    Fiddle/Mandolin/Vocals

  • Seanzy Rizzi

    Electric Guitar/Vocals

  • Evan Scapelliti

    Bass/Vocals

  • Zak Taylor

    Drums