Jeff Austin is a member of Yonder Mountain String Band. Be sure to check out www.yondermountain.com and sign up for the mailing list so you can keep up with all the band news and updates.
Jeff was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois and grew up in nearby Elk Grove. Jeff spent his college studies at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where he specialized in musical theater, voice, and dance theater. As fate would have it, he met Dave Johnston and was asked to sing in The Bluegrassholes even though he had no bluegrass experience and played no instrument. When Jeff disclosed that he owned a mandolin, Dave told him to bring it along with the following advice:"Play anything,just play fast and loud." That was in 1996 and obviously Jeff is no stranger to the mandolin now! He studied by ear and points to Roland White, John Duffy, Sam Bush, and David Grisman as influences. "It's all about inspiration and listening," Jeff says. His goal is to take music where it has never gone before. "If we can put out enough energy to sustain a crowd without drums, and show them they can still dance their asses off, well, we've achieved our goal."
Jeff uses J75 D'Addario Mandolin/Phosphor Bronze- Med/Heavy Strings.
Jeff Austin
Mandolin, Vocals
hey there jeff it was great seeing u on the east coast this pass week, we had to cancell nyc my boys grandmother went into the hospital friday so when we got back from the house of blues he had to peace out. he actually htalked with dave at the phish redrocks shows! you and your band mates adam dave and super ninja fire fighter are the greatest keep up the good work and hope to see u folks again soon.
Hey ...ran into Ben hines in the parking lot of The Plaza Theatre.before greensky and RRE drank a few beers.Didnt know he freakin lives in Otown.Funny. The plaza is a good venue too. .. Good sound!!!!
Yo Jeff!!! My name is Matty from orlando.. Please try to reschedule The Social show in orlando for Cabin fever... Ive seen pretty much every florida show since When you guys played Skippers in Tampa.. Ive seen you guys everywhere, First show at the wetlands in NYC.Telluride Etc. NWSS was epic this year. But you guys have never played my home town . Anyways) The social is a kick ass, very intamate venue. Hope you guys can fit it in. I reached the 50 yonder shows at the summit. You gotta play my home town. Take a Left turn and book it PLEASE. Youe guys will love it and you can even go see mickey mouse. ! Looking forward to New years in denver. And of course carching all the florida shows.. Thanks for playing the music you do. watch out for those space stations!!! Later
Hey Jeff, i am moving back to CO for a bit. I am trying to make it to the mish. See ya sooner than later hopefully. i assume you are still in the boulder area??...i dont really see much reason for you to have left...take care -Puddy
So Jeff. I live in the Poconos of PA. Approx 12 minutes from Penn's Peak( aka: The Barn) So you have declared The Peak as 'YONDERLAND' for the second year in a row now. I'm wondering if you will do a run of shows here next year to really set that in stone. I think it would most certainly validate the declaration. Thanks my friend!! Josh in PA
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing the newest model, The Clik When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee/Booth 1406 Why: Because you asked for it.
Hey Man, I had a great time in St. Louis meeting you and kickin' it with Dave and Chad. Please tell Dave 'thank you for wearing the cubbie shirt on stage'. Can't wait to do it all again in Peoria.
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