“One of the best bands I’ve seen in ages, and I can tell that these guys do it from the heart and not for the limelight.”

Satori Bob Bio

Satori Bob lives at the corner of Indie and Americana.  Cellist Kathryn Brunhaver, violinist Julia Frantz, banjo/percussionist Devin Newman, and bassist Joe Hughes bring lushness and vibrant rhythms, along with stellar harmony vocals, to the songs of guitarist and vocalist John Baumann.  Satori Bob creates soundscapes both rich and moving, drawing the listener into the compositions with intriguing rhythms and deep storytelling. We are classified by radio folks as alt-Americana, but we have a unique voice that blends upbeat stompers with open stark ballads and gorgeous instrumental interplay, all serving as the foundation for well-written strongly lyrical compositions. Audiences LISTEN to us, and dance to us.  You can hear our latest recording, created for the Mountain Rose Herbs Free Herbalism Project, below. 

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2022 was a journey. After a long hiatus due to world events, we managed to summon the core group together and create an updated recording. Featured on the 2022 Mountain Rose Herbs Free Herbalism Project, this recording is just the beginning of our next chapter. There are songs here from previous recordings along with some new creations. We hope

2022 was a journey. After a long hiatus due to world events, we managed to summon the core group together and create an updated recording. Featured on the 2022 Mountain Rose Herbs Free Herbalism Project, this recording is just the beginning of our next chapter. There are songs here from previous recordings along with some new creations. We hope you enjoy.

John Baumann – guitars, vocals, Kathryn Brunhaver – cello, vocals, Della Natasha Davies – violin, vocals, Devin Newman – banjo, percussion, vocals, Joe Hughes – bass

Recorded at Oak Hill Studio in Eugene, OR, engineered and mixed by Joe Hughes, arranged by Satori Bob, all songs composed by John Baumann

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