Jeff Austin Band

As the mandolinist and frequent lead singer for Yonder Mountain String Band, Jeff Austin was a prominent figure in the neo-progressive bluegrass scene of the new millennium. His career has seen him break through both the jam and bluegrass scenes, but with the launch of his solo career, Austin is now building on the foundations of previous ventures while honing his own sound and charting new courses.

Austin draws from those varied roots and readily admits to still loving musicals, being fascinated by Madrigal singers, and tuning-in to a wide range of vocal powerhouses. He channels all of these influences into his solo career, while also seeking personal innovation. For his newest project, Austin sought out musicians on the cutting-edge of the acoustic and jazz music circles. Artists proficient in theory and technique, but not afraid to lend themselves to some “far-out arrangements.” The result is some of Austin’s most structured, yet exciting, compositions to date with an approach that fits within his own evolving journey and personal motto, “The work continues.”