“Sandusky, Ohio” is a rock album inspired by the 1995 comedy film “Tommy Boy,” starring Chris Farley and David Spade.

And it’s no joke.

The album was written and performed by Dave Paulson, an indie-rock singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Paulson — who previously fronted Nashville’s The Privates — was tired of writing songs about himself, so he started thinking about taking inspiration from a pre-existing story. But nothing too weighty. He wanted to choose something fun, personal, and completely out of left field.

released June 22, 2018

Produced by Jordan Lehning and Dave Paulson

All songs by Dave Paulson

Drums, percussion and cover art: Sam Smith
String arrangement, cello and violin: Larissa Maestro
Violin and viola: Avery Bright

Mixed by Jordan Lehning
Mastered by John Baldwin