J Oscar Bittinger plays and writes folk-rock-pop.
Traditional styles mix with messy modern sounds, the city smooth gets blended with the rural rough. Smart and soulful songs with an uplift – “this is happening now.”
Though the setting may be contemporary, in the past made present, or imagining some future, J Oscar’s lyrics are poetry like that of plain spoken folk. The tales and talk are carried along on melodies that sound traditional one moment, then move to something more pop and modern the next.
Listen for new recordings of J Oscar in 2016.
From a Song
On Holiday
© 2010 J. Oscar Bittinger Packed the luggage late at nightSo many things left to get done Went to bed exhaustedGot up with the sun Morning sky is blue And there is not a hint of rain Don’t miss that train! CHORUSWe’re on holiday (on holiday)We don’t have a careWe’re on holiday (on holiday)All our […]
