wayne cole

Wayne Erwin-Kazunori Cole, who goes by the singular moniker “odie.” (with a period) was born in Tachikawa, Japan in 1965. Growing up, he freely enjoyed both American and Japanese cultural icons like cowboys and samurai, PB&J and rice balls, and the music of Roger Miller and the Japanese Drifters. As a musician, he’s had the privilege of writing, recording, and performing with some of his favorite artists including long-time best friend and musical collaborator Erik Sanden. Someone who is still trying to learn how to love and be loved, from San Antokyo, Tejas … It’s odie.