Guitarist/Vocalist Ian

Humbly inspired by the acoustic guitar-driven music of who he likes to call the Three J’s (Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer) Ian Otto Collins brings a little bit of pop, a splash of jazz, and a whole lot of rhythm to his guitar playing and singing. No surprise here though, as he started off his musical career early a classically trained percussionist-eventually playing drum set in one of the state’s top high school big bands (Glenelg), while also holding it down on the tenor drums during marching/football season.

Though he will forever love holding a pair of sticks, he will never forget that moment way back then when the guitar player from his 5th-grade garage band came over with a brand new Fender Stratocaster guitar. After eagerly asking if he could give it shot, the rest you could say…is history. A self-taught guitarist, songwriter, and singer, Ian has been entertaining audiences with his smooth yet rough around the edges voice for over a decade now. Covering all styles of music from all decades, many of his friends and fans along the way have said, “No matter what, it always sounds like Ian!”