Old Friends
We were a bar band in Spokane, Wa, back in the late 1980s. This was a 4-piece rock band featuring Jack, Doug, Steve & "Bones"
Live cover version of the song by CCR
Independent artist Old Friends drops "Lodi", a Cover Songs track on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. This track does what good cover songs does best — it connects. "Lodi" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Listeners who follow Ccr and Doug Roberts will feel right at home with this Old Friends release on SoundClick.
Live cover version of the song by CCR. Includes some nice lead guitar work by Steve Sontag on his Strat.
"Suzy-Q" is a Cover Songs track by Old Friends on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #19 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Listeners who follow Ccr will feel right at home with this Old Friends release on SoundClick.
Jack Holihan sings Stand by Me cover, live in 1989. Lead guitar by Steve Sontag
Independent artist Old Friends drops "Stand by Me", a Cover Songs track on SoundClick. The track showcases Old Friends's instinct for crafting memorable music. This track holds its own in the cover songs landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Stand by Me" has peaked at number 7 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Find more from Old Friends on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Live cover version of Sultans of Swing. Vocal level is a bit low, but Steve Sontag (lead guitar) really nailed it on his Fender Strat.
SoundClick artist Old Friends presents "Sultans of Swing", an outstanding release in the Cover Songs genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The kind of cover songs track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Sultans of Swing" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Fans of Dire Straits will find "Sultans of Swing" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
Live cover version of Moondance, by Van Morrison. Vocal by Jack, lead guitar by Steve, and walking bass by Doug Roberts
"Moondance" is a Cover Songs track by Old Friends on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes cover songs work. It has charted at #14 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. If Van Morrison is in your rotation, "Moondance" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
We played mostly bars and some biker events around the Spokane area. Our music was mostly rock and pop songs popular from the 60s to the 80s. These recordings were taped live at bar gigs in 1989 on a stereo reel-to-reel recorder.
- Jack Holihan, Lead vocals & guitar (Tele)
- Doug Roberts, bass & vocals (Fender P-bass)
- Steve Sontag, lead guitar & vocals (Strat)
- Greg "Bones" Jensen, drums & vocals
Based in Spokane, WA and active since 2024, Old Friends has built a growing catalog of 6 tracks in the Rock space on SoundClick.
The catalog is rooted in a focused rock production style.
Several releases highlight the range and quality of the catalog. "Lodi" is a rock production that peaked at #9 on the SoundClick chart. "Suzy-Q" is a standout rock production that charted at #19 on the SoundClick chart. "Stand by Me" is a focused rock production that peaked at #7 on the SoundClick chart.
With 165 streams on SoundClick, Old Friends has established a strong footprint in the independent rock space. Explore the full catalog on SoundClick.