Carry Me Ohio started out a like the Osmonds, a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll.

Carry Me Ohio’s music can best be described as a form of Americana, with sounds that are merged from folk, country, rhythm & blues, rock & roll, as well as classical music. Their sound grew organically when the diverse influences of its members came together to create something unique.

The four members of CMO came together in mid 2009 and have been working on honing their sound ever since. Songs are structured around distinctive acoustic guitar rhythms, layers of guitar melodies, thumping bass lines, and deeply introspective song lyrics. Their musicianship is evident in every song they play, but complex arrangements don't overwhelm.

Evan Pugh (rhythm guitars and vocals) started Carry Me Ohio as an outlet to play his original songs with a full band. Originally from Unionville, PA, he got his start playing music at legendary venue "The Point" in Philadelphia, PA. When asked what he does during his day, Evan replies, “I’m a snow hydrologist. I’m looking at the impacts of mountain pine beetle-induced tree death on snow accumulation and melt timing.” Some of his love for snow comes across in songs like "Avalanche" and "Tree Line". However, many lyrics resound more broadly, with themes of love and nights out on the town.

Jeff Miller (bass and vocals) was the next to join. He is from Detroit, MI, joined the band via Craigslist, and currently works as a shipping and receiving manager for an internationally known toy company. Jeff learned to play the bass after originally starting out on the guitar because he was “the funkiest.” Other words that describe Jeff? Friendly, insane, loving, and crazy.

David Goodheim (lap steel and lead guitar) is originally from Boulder, CO, and is a performer and composer of music, as well as a teacher. He has been playing and studying guitar in various styles for 13 years and is also equally impassioned about Hindustani classical music which he has studied for six years. David really is not your typical lead guitarist, saying “I am constantly battling the notion of what a guitarist is/should be, especially in rock and roll. I try to play guitar with the ears of a musician, not a guitarist.” Although his attitude is quite low-key, we are currently encouraging him to bring out his inner rock-star with the use of hair product.

Dan Nadler (drums) originally hails from Wellesley, MA, near Boston. During the day, Dan functions as a undergraduate at the University of Colorado, as well as a research assistant in a Behavioral Neuroscience lab. He primarily remains the percussion element in Carry Me Ohio, as his songs about lab rats have been nixed by other members as being too un-relatable. First learning to play drums at the age of 10, Dan still harbors resentment for the kids who got to learn how to play the recorder in grade school. Whatever his issues, we are glad to have Dan with us.

Carry Me Ohio's music is evolving continuously, and will surely make an impact on anyone within earshot. Evan, Jeff, David, and Dan look forward to a long career together.

Contact Info

Amelia West (general manager)

Booking: manager@carrymeohio.com