The Band

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Austin plays lead acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, and lead vocals for Blue River Band, and Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores country band. Raised on heartland country, he came up in San Francisco’s ’60s folk-rock scene and later  founded Soft Touch in the late ’70s, performing for 30+ years. He remains active in Berkeley’s bluegrass jam community

Andrée Hurst is a lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, co-founder of Blue River Band with Austin Hurst, and a lead vocalist/guitarist in Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores since 2017. A contralto known for rich harmonies, she studies fiddle with Chad Manning and co-founded Front Porch Music. On Smule (@AndieTunes), she has nearly 5,000 followers.

Bay Area native John Rafferty is a lifelong singer and blues harmonica player whose musical journey spans a decade and a half of collaboration with exceptional artists. Steeped in the traditions of roots music, John's performances are infused with sensitivity, style and  diverse cultural influences.

John Vukelich is a Bay Area singer and guitarist whose heartfelt performances carry the warmth of roots and Americana traditions. His soulful vocals and beautifully played bass and guitar create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.