BY ANGIE MARTIN
Timothy Showalter plays music under the moniker Strand of Oaks. Hailing from Indiana, the moody rocker makes music that reflects some of the more tragic aspects of life. Themes of his albums include remembering his angsty teenage years, healing from lost love, experiencing intense self-doubt and feeling agony day after day. Though the themes are deep, the bigger picture he illuminates is that of hope. He owns an authenticity and attitude that dictates that while sometimes life is rough, in the end you will be okay. He delivers his message with a substantial dose of guitar to remind us that rock ‘n’ roll is as strong and sturdy as, yes, a strand of oaks.
