Jack & The Optimists, Zack Keim, The VUMMS

Geared to the specific sound and style of early mid-1960s Britain, Jack Jack McLaughlin draws inspiration from artists like; The Who for instrument abandon; The Small Faces for soul and grit; and The Beatles for definitive composition.The lyrics and melodies offer fresh perspective on being young and positive while the slightly broken brightness of the twelve string tone rings through rhythms and catches the ear during leads. The writing flare is unique and includes middle eight chord progressions that welcome the melodic choruses. Jack earned his BA in music at Cleveland State University in May of 2025 and his associates degree in Recording Arts at Tri-C. He is working on his third full length album and can be seen at local Cleveland venues with his band Jack & The Optimists. Playing out live since he was sixteen, Jack is a seasoned performer and puts on a great show.Jack is Mod Pop!Zack Keim can find inspiration nearly anywhere. The Pittsburgh singer-songwriter hatched the hook for h