Jeff Austin's voice was always the emotional center of Yonder Mountain, the instrument that could turn a late-night festival set into something that felt genuinely confessional. Stepping outside the band's framework gave him room to explore textures that acoustic string arrangements rarely allow, and the collaborators he brought in reflect a restlessness that fans of his most searching live performances will recognize immediately. Jeff Austin has been playing professionally for nearly 20 years, most of them as the vocalist/mandolinist of the game-changing bluegrass jam act Yonder Mountain String Band. Austin has long harbored urges to stretch out musically—and even cast a few pop hooks of his own. He finally makes the leap on The Simple Truth, his solo debut (releasing Feb. 10th, 2015) and maiden voyage with Yep Roc Records. Tracklist 1. What The Night Brings 2. The Simple Truth 3. Scrapbook Pages 4. Fiddling Around 5. 15 Steps 6. Over And Over 7. Gatling Gun 8. Run Down 9. Shake Me Up 10. Falling Stars UPC: 634457239326Label: Yep Roc RecordsRelease Date: 2.10.15Format: CD
