Rooted in the soul and grit of Southern Idaho, Aaron Golay & The Original Sin deliver high-energy, emotionally engaging live performances that blend Americana, Roots, Rock, and Soul.
Aaron Golay's powerful, soulful voice is the driving force behind the band's songcraft, which delivers memorable tales of "hell raising, sorrow, and deep raw emotion". With the release of their latest album, Songs for Sad Folks Like Me, the band's popularity and trajectory are on a noticeable rise. Their captivating stage presence was highlighted by The Boise Beat in 2025, which noted, "The energy radiating off the stage at the Treefort Music Festival set was infectious from the first note, pulling the audience into a shared emotional orbit. Whether you were pressed up close by the stage or swaying in the back, it was impossible not to be caught up in the current".
The Original Sin band features:
Aaron Golay: guitar/vocals
Marc Grubert: bass/vocals
Sean Hamilton: percussion
Tyler McFarlane: pedal steel/guitar
Aaron Golay & The Original Sin have shared the stage with a diverse range of notable artists, including Dylan Gossett, Samantha Fish, California Honey Drops, William Clark Green, Zach Top, Tanner Usrey, LANCO, Texas Hill, Dylan LeBlanc, KONGOS, John Craigie, Nick Shoulders, Shawn James, and G-Love & Special Sauce.
The band has performed at a variety of acclaimed venues and festivals, solidifying their presence across the Northwest and beyond. Highlights include:
Crystal Ball Room - Portland
Liberty Theater - Hailey
Pine Creek Lodge - Montana
Old Saloon - Montana
Knitting Factory - Boise
Midway Music Hall - Edmonton
Tree Fort Music Hall - Boise
Mission Theater - Portland
Myrna Loy Theater - Montana
Tractor Tavern - Seattle
The Siren - Moro Bay