From dive bars to nursing homes, street busking to national television, Jake'O has paved his way through diverse music terrain. He captivates all age groups with his electric stage presence, timeless appearance, and Nuvo-Retro sound.

The 29-year-old represented the state of Wisconsin on NBC’s American Song Contest, where he performed his original song “Feel Your Love” in front of millions of viewers for the show’s debut episode. In 2018, Jake’O won a battle of the bands contest which earned him a spot at Summerfest –The World’s Largest Music Festival– with artists such as The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, Buddy Guy, Shawn Mendes, and Marshmello. He has opened for American Authors, Robert Randolph, and Marcus King. Jake'O has written songs for pAt mAcdonald at the Holiday Music Motel where songwriter Jackson Browne often frequents. He’s also been nominated for a Wisconsin Area Music Industry award in 2020 and 2021 for

Sounds Like: Bruno Mars, Lana Del Rey

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From unincorporated Midwest town to golden Hollywood, JAKE’O mesmerized millions of viewers last year with his electrifying performance on NBC’s American Song Contest. Many were left wondering, “What’s next for this artist?”. The originator of the Nuvo-Retro sound answers back with his self-titled album JAKE’O. Available on all major digital streaming platforms on 3/3/23, with a limited edition CD release to follow.

 

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This Artist has 2 Albums
Clean Clean

Clean Clean

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