Roger Jaeger’s reputation precedes him. While it’s easy to be captivated by this Oklahoma native’s smooth vocal tone and introspective original lyrics, it’s the combination of what you hear, and who Roger is as a person, that makes him a must-see.

In 2005, Roger moved to India, where he ran away from monkeys, perfected a tasty cup of chai, and learned sitar from a 65-year-old woman, which has now bled its way into his modern Coldplay-esque sound.

Roger’s third release, “Start Over,” strikes the perfect balance between the relatable commercial sounds of pop radio and some of the most out of the box, creative instrumentation Indie music has to offer. You can hear influences from One Republic, Jonny Lang, Foo Fighters, Sting, Gotye, and more. With the addition of the sitar an unexpected edge of cultural character is born.