AP Hill - Flat Top Guitar & Lead Vocals
Zach Daniels - Banjo & Vocals
Chuck Hugenberg - Fiddle
Johnny James Qualley - Upright Bass, Sideways Bass
Chris "Cruller" Budin - Drums, Percussion, and Vocals
Influences
Sounds Like
Oakhurst is to Bluegrass as Lawrence Taylor was to Football.
Take a string band and swap out the mandolin player for a groovy drummer and you’re well on your way to understanding the sound of Oakhurst. The band spikes traditional bluegrass with rock & roll and a kamikaze rhythmic sensibility. That danceable concoction along with banjo vs. fiddle shootouts, three part harmonies, and citybilly swagger keeps the band in high demand. Oakhurst’s unpretentious, go-for-it interpretation of a genre that’s often handled too reverently, sparks interest in bluegrass by folks who don’t know Doc Watson from Doc Holliday.
Oakhurst’s work ethic and road hardened sound has made them one of the most successful acts from Colorado earning them the chance to perform at legendary venues like the Fillmore and Red Rocks. In 2008 Oakhurst played multiple major festivals, 33 states and 13 countries across Europe and the Caribbean. The band's latest album, Jump in the Get Down, received airplay on over 200 radio stations nationwide. The spins not only earned the quintet spots on the Americana, Bluegrass and Jamband charts, but an even larger national following.
That hybridized, hard-to-categorize sound has also gotten Oakhurst nominated by Denver’s Westword Magazine 4 years straight as the best band in different categories each year. Oakhurst captured the “Best Bluegrass Band” honor in 2007, against stiff competition.
Oakhurst’s broad appeal and nebulus stlye has earned them spots on stages with very diverse national talent. John Mayer, John Hiatt, The Flaming Lips, The Avett Brothers, Brett Dennon, Emmylou Harris, Barenaked Ladies, Patti Griffin, Yard Dogs Roadshow, Bela Fleck, Gaelic Storm, G. Love, Umphrey’s Mcgee, The Radiators, Junior Brown, Lyle Lovett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Lang & Guster, to name a few.
Oakhurst has also shared the stage with future and current Colorado legends as well. The list includes Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Devotchka, Rose Hill Drive, the Motet, Emmit –Nershi Band, Great American Taxi and band mentor Pete Wernick.
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Discography
Loose and Prosperous, independent release, 2001
Greenhorn, Big Bender Records, 2004
Dual Mono, Big Bender Records, 2005
Jump in the Get Down, Big Bender Records, 2008
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Hello friends, Widespread Tuesday at Tooeys is here! This weekly event has been growing in popularity with some phenomenal musicians and special guests featured each week! My sponsor Flying Dog Beer will be in tonight giving away free beer and giveaways from 9-11pm, so don't miss out! Here are the details: Widespread Tuesdays at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark drinks and NO COVER! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. This week: Evan Sitchler of Disco Floyd!!! www.myspace.com/jbdrumz www.tooeyoffcolfax.com www.myspace.com/431390577
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Just stoppin by to say hi and let you know that we have posted 2 new
songs on our profile! When you get a sec check 'em out and let us know
what you think!! Hope to hear from you soon!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
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Salmon! They will be playing earlier in the day at Owsley's(22nd
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8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to
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COVER! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. www.myspace.com/jbdrumz www.tooeyoffcolfax.com www.myspace.com/431390577
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