About Bill

Bill Arnold is a songwriter based in Clarkston, MI. He currently fronts the band One Ton Trolley, which features his songwriting. His are thoughtful songs steeped in the Midwest narrative, collectively defying the label of genre, yet individually providing a comfortable ride for the listener. His writing conjures imagery of hardworking folk from all walks of life, people who toil relentlessly, but humbly and merrily: on their craft, their work, their art, their leisure, and their relationships.

Arnold’s band One Ton Trolley released a 5-song EP, No Simple Highways, in March 2022 and a full-length 12-song LP, Sunday Morning Cigarettes, in February 2023.

Arnold is also known as a Dobro and lap steel guitar player and can be found on stages and recordings in that capacity with area and regional artists such as Chasin’ Steel, Adam Carpenter & the Upper Hand, Bill Bynum & Co., the Steve Taylor Three, Buffalo Knickels, Levi Bootcut & the Straight Legs, and the Robert Louis Band.

When not pursuing music, Arnold remains busy with his family, and occasionally drifting flies over trout on his beloved Manistee River near Grayling, MI.