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Jeff Austin (born in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is a mandolinist and singer best known for being a part of the Yonder Mountain String Band.
Although Austin was born in Arlington Heights, he grew up in Elk Grove, Illinois and attended Rolling Meadows High School. Austin attended the University of Cincinnati, but soon made his way to Urbana, Illinois, where he met future banjoist Dave Johnston. Receiving a request from Johnston to perform in his band The Bluegrassholes, Austin picked up the mandolin for the first time. After some time, Austin moved to Nederland, Colorado; Johnston, after seeking improvement in his playing ability, also moved to Nederland. While attending a club called the Verve, Austin met Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann, with whom he and Johnston would form the Yonder Mountain String Band.
In late 2013, Austin announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from Yonder due to the pending birth of his child. In a statement, he said the following:
As of April 23, 2014, Austin is no longer a member of Yonder Mountain String Band. Citing creative differences and conflicting career goals, the band announced an amicable parting of ways.
Jeff Austin Band live at Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon on May 1st, 2015 performing a medley of "Ragdoll", "Down By The River" and "Raleigh And Spencer". Jeff Austin: mandolin and vocals Danny Barnes: banjo and vocals Ross Martin: guitar and vocals Eric Thorin: bass and vocals Andy Whilden: foh, tour management Heather Smith: artist management, Gold Mountain Entertainment camera operators: Mark Burgin, Dan Vasen and Rob Long Support the artists by seeing them live and buying their official merchandise. Visit: http://www.jeffaustin.com/
Following last year’s successful Songs Of Their Own video series of artists covering songs by the Grateful Dead, the Twenty Years Later video series features some of JamBase’s favorite musicians recording songs released in 1996. Looking back, the music released 20 years ago proved to be critical in both rock ‘n’ roll history and particularly within the jam band scene. The year 1996 saw seminal albums released by Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, moe., The String Cheese Incident, the Disco Biscuits, Keller Williams, Galactic, Medeski Martin & Wood, God Street Wine, Strangefolk and The Slip, helping to solidify the maturing jam scene. There were also influential records issued in 1996 by the likes of artists as diverse as Beck, Jamiroquai, Modest Mouse, Rage Against ...
Jeff Austin's crackling new group also features Danny Barnes, Ross Martin and Eric Thorin. Here they share two songs from Austin's forthcoming album. Yep Roc will release 'The Simple Truth,' the solo debut from the Yonder Mountain String Band alum on February 10. More great videos: http://www.relix.com/media/videos Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelixMagazine Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/relixmag
The Jeff Austin Band perform their full late night set at Agave during the annual WinterWonderGrass in Avon, Colorado on February 22, 2015. Thanks to Colin, Scott Stoughton and the band for the soundboard patch. Jeff Austin - mandolin and vocals Danny Barnes - banjo Eric Thorin - bass Ross Martin - guitar Support live music. Buy artist's studio CD/DVDs and merch. http://www.jeffaustin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffAustinOfficial http://www.winterwondergrass.com/
Jeff Austin and Eric Thorin of the Jeff Austin Band perform their song “Rag Doll” in this music video recorded at the SecondStoryGarage.com studio inside the Daily Camera newsroom in Boulder, Colorado. This is Jeff Austin’s break from Yonder Mountain String Band. After a successful run as frontman for the Nederland four-piece jamgrass group, Austin is stepping out this month with the release of a new solo album, The Simple Truth. In recent months, Austin has taken this material to live audiences with his new band, which includes banjoist Danny Barnes, guitarist Ross Martin and Lyons bassist Eric Thorin. Last week, Austin and Thorin gave us a three-song duo version of their live material, the first time they’d tried it that way. One of the songs we heard was “Rag Doll.” Check back later ...
For over 15 years, Jeff Austin sang and played mandolin for Yonder Mountain String Band. In 2014, he left Yonder and embarked on a solo career. A year later Jeff released his first solo record, "The Simple Truth." In late March, the Jeff Austin Band rolled through Atlanta and, before a show at Smith's Olde Bar, Jarrett Bellini sat down with Jeff to talk about The Walking Dead, fatherhood, touring, and the people on this planet who are slowly driving him crazy. (Special Note by Jarrett) Apologies for the delayed publish. This interview was shot over three months ago in late March and has been sitting in a hard drive, begging to be edited. "Apparently This Matters" is a side project that I do at night (usually very late), and I've been over-consumed with actual work, vacation travel, out-...
The Travelin' McCourys with guest Jeff Austin play the final set for Delfest 2014.
The Jeff Austin Band performs their full show at the annual YarmonyGrass Festival in Rancho Del Rio, Colorado on August 19, 2016. Andy Hall (Infamous Stringdusters) joins on dobro. Roosevelt Collier joins on lap pedal steel guitar. Thanks to Doug for the soundboard patch. Jeff Austin - mandolin and vocals Ryan Cavanaugh - banjo Max Johnson - bass Ross Martin - guitar Support live music. Buy artist's studio CD/DVDs and merch. http://www.jeffaustin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffAustinOfficial
Ronnie McCoury of The Travelin' McCourys and Del McCoury Band & Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain string Band playing "Kentucky Mandolin" jam at The Bluegrass Ball at The Bluebird in Bloomington Indiana on 1/20/2012
So, I thought that this artifact was lost to the ages... but apparently, not quite. I'm putting it up for all of those fortunate enough to have not heard me sing, and as a tribute to sweet Rod Luther. My coffee mug was full of bourbon.
Jeff Austin & Friends-Death Trip 10/1/16-Ian Haegele (Bass), Robin Davis (Guitar) with guests from Caribou Mountain Collective Allen Cooke (Dobro), (Banjo) The Big Wonerful's Oktobergrass-Denver, CO
Jeff Austin & Friends-Boatman-Ian Haegele (Bass), Robin Davis (Guitar) & very special guest Nick Forster from Hot Rize 10/1/16 The Big Wonerful's Oktobergrass-Denver, CO
Jeff Austin Band-Free to Run 8/21/16 Owlsley's Golden Road-Boulder, CO
Jeff Austin Band-Althea 8/21/16 Owlsley's Golden Road-Boulder, CO 8/21/16
Jeff Austin Band-Steep Grades Sharp Curves 8/22/16 Owlsley's Golden Road-Boulder, CO 8/22/16
The Jeff Austin Band performs their full show at the annual YarmonyGrass Festival in Rancho Del Rio, Colorado on August 19, 2016. Andy Hall (Infamous Stringdusters) joins on dobro. Thanks to Doug for the soundboard patch. Jeff Austin - mandolin and vocals Ryan Cavanaugh - banjo Max Johnson - bass Ross Martin - guitar Support live music. Buy artist's studio CD/DVDs and merch. http://www.jeffaustin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffAustinOfficial
The Jeff Austin Band performs their full show at the annual YarmonyGrass Festival in Rancho Del Rio, Colorado on August 19, 2016. Roosevelt Collier joins on lap pedal steel guitar. Thanks to Doug for the soundboard patch. Jeff Austin - mandolin and vocals Ryan Cavanaugh - banjo Max Johnson - bass Ross Martin - guitar Support live music. Buy artist's studio CD/DVDs and merch. http://www.jeffaustin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffAustinOfficial