Will Sheff is the frontman for the Austin, Texas-based indie band Okkervil River (1998–present). He is also a founding member and co-songwriter for Shearwater (2001–present), another Austin band. He also writes and performs many songs as a solo artist whilst juggling his commitments to Okkervil River and Shearwater, but has released no CDs as a solo artist. As well as writing and singing songs, he plays the guitar and the harmonica Flag Seal Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Geographical characteristics Area     City 669. ... Okkervil River is an indie band formed in Austin, Texas in 1998. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Shearwater is an indie rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 2001. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...