Tad Overbaugh

Tad Overbaugh is a singer-songwriter from Swampscott, Massachusetts, known for blending heart, humor, and grit in his music. His style mixes catchy melodies with a worn-in honesty, drawing heavily from roots-rock, alt-country, classic country, and rockabilly influences. Overbaugh got his start in the late 1990s as part of The Kickbacks, a Boston-based country rock band that put out five albums before he went solo in 2008, forming the band Late Arrivals. His recent work, including the 2025 album *Farther From Near*, showcases his signature dive-bar pop rock sound, steeped in Americana and heartland rock traditions, often exploring themes of love and life's ups and downs.

His most recent albums and EPs reflect a mix of blue-collar rock and classic country influences, with production help from notable musicians like David Minehan. Overbaugh’s music has been described as capturing the twang of Steve Earle, the hook-filled songwriting of Tom Petty, and the jangle of Roger McGuinn, making it a compelling listen for fans of heartfelt, roots-oriented rock and country.