Ol' Whitetail is a singer-songwriter who grew up in rural northern Appalachia and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She uses literary devices and elements of visual design to create cinematic folk songs with hints of country blues, ragtime, and jazz. Her lyrics are inspired by philosophy, magic realism, activism, and nature. Her style of guitar playing is a variation on the Piedmont blues, inspired by Etta Baker.
She recorded her debut self-titled album at The Church Recording Studio (Pittsburgh, PA) in 2021. She has brought her busker-style performance and storytelling to the streets and stages in the United States and Canada, making appearances on Thacker Mountain Radio, Blue Plate Special, Vinyl Lunch, and Wheeling Jamboree. In addition to performance and studio work, she designed the educational and community programs "Outside The Mines: Songs of Coal Folk" and "Welcome Newcomers: Song Circle for English Language Learners". Her book "Her Shadow And The Blossoms" includes a selection of 45 songs, backstories, a glossary, and an introduction.
She recorded her debut self-titled album at The Church Recording Studio (Pittsburgh, PA) in 2021. She has brought her busker-style performance and storytelling to the streets and stages in the United States and Canada, making appearances on Thacker Mountain Radio, Blue Plate Special, Vinyl Lunch, and Wheeling Jamboree. In addition to performance and studio work, she designed the educational and community programs "Outside The Mines: Songs of Coal Folk" and "Welcome Newcomers: Song Circle for English Language Learners". Her book "Her Shadow And The Blossoms" includes a selection of 45 songs, backstories, a glossary, and an introduction.