Jeff Austin

Getting sober now, and my mind is always going to Jeff every now and then. I never really cared about celebrities but Jeff was special. He sort of helped raise me in a weird way a musician can when your coming of age. I met him once, me and a buddy sat outside a Yonder show we were too young to get into (after trying to sneak in lol). He actually stopped and talked with us after the show and signed some things. He always reminded me of the Americana John Lennon for some reason... A...

I remember a friend who worked with Jeff on a variety show in the high school in 1991. I don't know if it is the same guy. But I wish everyone who knew him peace.

saw and met jeff at a few grateful ball shows,sorry to have lost you sincerely/////////////////////tammy & dude

Well, here I am listening to "Franklin's Tower" again at String Summit on You Tube. Just loving it, thinking that it would be great to see them in person one day, at the ripe old age of 60. I just learned of Jeff's death today and it's late November! Getting to experience this wonderful bluegrass, remembering growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jeff Austin. Life list? Check!!!

Sorry to hear about Jeff,May his music live on and may the family find peace in the God of all tender mercy.

I will always will remember the day in telluride when i was outside the park playing hippie fishing with a dollar bill. And just before dark you walk up and gave a laugh and walk into the show at that time i was still in shock i got see a legend. I'll always remember the smile you had. thank you for such a great memory.

Your music and musical abilities made my life so happy and joyous. Words cannot express how much love your performances brought out in my friends and I ! YMSB was the best experience you could have :) ~*~ There are so many good memories I have of hearing and seeing you play your mandolin. There is no one else ever that will be as good or as talented as you ~ Please know that my soul connects with you and I send good energy for family.

I have been long time Yonder Mountain Fan and of course was devastated. to hear when Jeff split up. That did not match the devastation to learn of Jeff Ausin's death. fortunate to see him with his band at Elk Creek Cafe (small venue bar/cafe/restaurant in rural central Pa) within past year and I am able to say best Bluegrass i have heard in my life. My reason to post this this is to his family: he kept referencing his family as his inspiration. There were small children in the audience that...

Jeff, you opened my eyes to Jamgrass and you became one of my favorite musicians! I will always remember the impact you had on music and on myself!