Chris Olsen - writes songs and plays rhythm guitar with Grand Rapids favorite's, The Willeys, (recently celebrating 20 years of actively performing).

"Violin, electric mandolin, and late sixties Byrds influenced guitar are woven together with solid rhythm accompaniment by the rest of the band. Meaningful lyrics and smooth vocals round out a very cerebral band that still rocks out for the terminally dance afflicted among us."
Bruce Madden, The Music Review, Grand Rapids MI

"The Willeys are a solid guitar and mandolin based quintet who are tight, to the point, and rock out- a very original rock."
Shiela Daughtry, Players Magazine, Tampa FL

"I can't say enough about this group pioneering the 'folkwave' movement of fast danceable songs on mandolins and violins. The band deserves to be on a major label,"
John Gonzalez, Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids MI

See The Willey's website below for CD releases.