Okkervil River began playing at Governor, a college club. The guitarist was encouraged to play by his middle school teacher. The drummer was encouraged to play by his brother. Okkervil River’s members grew up together. The band used to sell their records out of their car at school.

Okkervil River’s first release climbed the charts quickly, giving them national exposure. Now the group headlines shows across England.

Okkervil River knew that living life as a musician was a actual possibility as soon as Donna Cotroneo started a fan club for the band in 1998. After playing country wide, the band’s fan club exploded from the handful of fans around Baltimore to thousands in every city throughout the country.

The group may have just finished their most current record, but they are already planning the next release. Okkervil River hope this next tour brings in more fans than ever.

Critics have often praised Okkervil River for their playfulness with the audience at concerts. Tampa music critic Stan Ernst has always mentioned band’s amazing sound. Okkervil River’s latest release has received positive reviews from all the critics, including Derrick Brooks from Shelbyville and Ed Hornstrom from Washington, D.C..

The group loves playing in San Antonio because they played their first sold out show there. Okkervil River realizes that most fans like their past songs, so they use material from older projects and the latest album. Okkervil River’s tickets for their latest tour are on sale on TheSeats.com, along with the schedule of all the group’s concerts.