Captivating lyrics, sincere vocals, dynamic instrumentals, and a set of identical twins- Chloe & the Steel Strings, an Americana Folk-pop outfit, brings back the authentic, heartfelt singer-songwriter nostalgia of the past with great hair, good vibes, and astounding live performances. Hailing from the Toledo and Cleveland, OH areas, Chloe & the Steel Strings cultivates a unique sound that is often compared to the styles of Norah Jones, Jewel, Allison Krauss, Fiona Apple, and Sharon Van Etten. “Their songs are catchy and melodic but utilize instrumentation and movements that are alternative to what people consider norms of pop” says North West Ohio music staple Jake Pilewski. Band members Connor Ward (bass), Anna Wagenhauser (piano & vocals), and Eric Stuehr (lead guitar) were classically trained from a young age and agree that it’s the foundation for the group’s tight performances and creative songwriting style. “I’ve always been passionate about writing songs" lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Chloe Wagenhauser explains. She describes her first performance with Connor at a coffee shop near the University of Toledo, where they met at an open mic night. “Back then, we didn’t know that writing and performing were something we’d pursue as a career,” Chloe says, reminiscing on her decision to decline a medical school acceptance in late 2017 to play music full-time. Since then, the band has played more than 250 shows across the Midwestern U.S., including some of Northern Ohio’s largest local music festivals. When they’re not on the road in their Volvo Cross-Country, Chloe & the Steel Strings is writing and arranging new music for an EP release in mid-2020