About

Acoustic undertones supporting honest, introspective vocals lay the base for indie rock that's organic, raw, yet unapologetically modern. Soaring cello melodies emerge from driving electric guitar lines, hard hitting rhythms give way to subtle percussion, gritty vocals balance edge with intrigue, and throughout it all Van Arlo weaves a musical mix that is worth hearing.

​Van Arlo is the musical project of longtime friends and band mates Ben Marthey and Jesse Hernandez. After having met in college, the two have built a musical partnership that has lasted years. Both are longtime staples of the Northeast Ohio music scene, performing in and leading area bands including Rosella, Top Hat Black, and Vitium.  
PRESS
Cleveland Fox 8: "Cleveland Clinic Nurse Records Song for Wife as 10th Anniversary Gift"
Daily Music Roll: "Van Arlo Paints Paints a Picture that Invites Nostalgic Memories with their New Video 'Severed'"
VoyageOhio Magazine: voyageohio.com/interview/meet-ben-marthey-of-cleveland-medina/

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Music

Van Arlo is both an original indie rock band and acoustic group that regularly performs three to four hour cover shows at area bars and events. Enjoy samples of both our original and cover music below.

Shows
  • 6/18/22 Bait House Brewery, Sandusky
  • 7/8/22 Medina Brewing Company
  • ​8/6/22 Cleveland Beer Week Farm Fest, Valley View
  • 8/20/22 Bait House Brewery, Sandusky
  • ​9/3/22 House of Blues Restaurant Stage, Cleveland
  • 9/21/22 Singer-Songwriter Showcase, Bop Stop, Cleveland
  • ​10/15/22 Medina Brewing Company, Medina
  • ​1/20/23 Fireside Concert Series, Look About Lodge, Chagrin

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Connect with us

For booking and other inquiries please contact us via the following form. Also follow us on social media!