Oakhurst (band)

Oakhurst is a bluegrass-rock band from Denver, CO. Founded by bassist Johnny James Qualley and Singer Adam Patrick Hill in 1999, Oakhurst became a full-time nationally touring act in 2004 and has produced 5 records. Most recently Barrel (2012) which was produced in Nashville, TN by Joe Pisapia. The band spikes traditional bluegrass with rock & roll and a kamikaze rhythmic sensibility.

Awards

  • On June 28, 2007, Oakhurst was voted Best Bluegrass Band in Colorado by Denver Westword magazine.[1]

Personnel

Current members

  • A.P. Hill - Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
  • Johnny James Qualley - Doghouse & Electric Bass
  • Michael Colón - Drums & Percussion
  • Matthew Cooper - Banjo & Vocals
  • Chuck Hugenberg - Fiddle, Mandolin, & Vocals

Past members

  • Todd Hoefen ('99 - '04) *Andrew Clapp ('04 - '05) * Chris Budin ('05 - '12) - Drums
  • Ray Foss ('02 - '04) - Piano
  • Adam Smith - ('03 - '09) - Mandolin & Electric Guitar
  • Max Paley - ('09 - '12) - Mandolin, Electric Guitar & Vocals
  • Zach Daniels - ('04 - '10) Banjo, Electric Guitar, & Vocals
  • Daniel Lawrence Walker ('11 - '12) - Slide Guitar & Vocals
  • Ed Caner (at Wakarusa Festivals, a cruise or two, and South Dakota Venues) - Fiddle & Viola

Discography

  • Loose & Prosperous (2001) - "River & Sticks", "Punch Me", "Speak", "Loose & Prosperous", "Hands Tucked", Djibouti", "Trenchina"
  • Greenhorn (2004) - "Leslie's", "Give", "Sweet Carolina", "Linger", "Change", "Four-Twenty", "Circles"
  • Dual Mono (2005) - "Gypsies at JR's", "Moonshine Still", "Arkansas River", "Brigade", "Eggs On my Face", "Grass is Greener", "Dance Around", "River and Sticks", "Chili", "Hit The Road", "Kooky-Eyed Fox", "Olivine", Can't Wait", "Say Hello"
  • Jump in the Getdown (2008) - "Down the Lane", "Huckleberry Strangler", "Get Down", "Passing Through", "Love Law & Pain", "Bitterroot Hop", "Close Your Eyes", "Soon As The Sun", "Crazy", "Run Run Run", "Heart String"
  • Barrel (2012)- "Please", "Out West", "I'll Be Alright", "Barrel", "Promises", "Hallelu", "Hartford", "Sunshine", "Surrender", "Toast", "Time To Change", "Everlovin' Born" **Bonus Track "Satellites"**

References

  1. ↑ Westword Music Showcase Accessed September 13, 2007
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