Old Man River is the stage name of Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Ohad Rein, as well as the name of his band. Born on April 18, 1979, and raised in Sydney by Israeli immigrant parents, Rein later lived in Europe and Israel before returning to Australia. He collaborated with the band Gelbison, leading to the side project Nations by the River with Luke Steele. His debut album, Good Morning, released in 2007, featured the award-winning song "Sunshine", which won Blues & Roots Work of the Year at the 2009 APRA Awards. His single "La" achieved chart success in Germany, Japan, and Italy and was featured in a New York Lottery commercial.
