Doc Oliver

Live on Stage
Sunday, June 20, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Central Coast-based Americana singer-songwriter and U.S. Navy Veteran, Doc Oliver’s story is one of honor, redemption, and hope. Working as a battlefield medic with multiple tours in Afghanistan, Oliver earned the nickname “Doc” stitching up wounded soldiers and civilians alike. He was honorably discharged, suffering from PTSD after being ambushed and injured by the Taliban, losing three of his best friends in the event. He now lives on the Central Coast with his wife and three children. Oliver struggles emotionally, reliving some of his experiences as he arms himself for his job (he’s an armed guard) which, ultimately, led him to turn to music. “My songs are strictly an outlet...I didn’t like individual or group therapy, everyone’s different, but I have this ability to play guitar and write and that’s helped me process some heavy things and try to heal.”