Dusty river Boys
The Dusty River Boys band is steeped in traditional Bluegrass music and gospel with emphasis on outstanding vocal harmonies and hard driving bluegrass rhythms. Their on stage performances are legendary and combine fantastic bluegrass, beautiful harmonies and side-splitting humor. The "Boys" have been playing throughout Tucson to enthusiastic audiences and standing ovations. Their brand of outstanding music and vocals combined with on-stage humor and interaction with the audience is sure to be an stellar evening of entertainment for all who attend. Here are some audience comments:
"I sure wished I could play music like that"…. "It is amazing how relaxed you all were one stage"…. "I felt like you were just pickin' in someone's living room" …. "You make the audience feel "at home"…. "We just loved it. Come back again" …. "Loved it. Great music and great fun. The only time I wasn't taping my toes was when I was laughing too hard.…. "I never saw our ladies group give a standing ovation to any of the other performers we have had here over the years. You guys were special" …. "Fantastic"…. "I haven't heard Dueling Banjos played better....wow"…. "Thanks for getting my husband up on stage. He's a ham and he was thrilled . We all had a great time "…. " You guys are not just outstanding musicians but wonderful entertainers too."
Rudy and Sam Mamula: The Mamula brothers, Rudy and Sam provide the main vocals and harmonies with Sam playing guitar and mandolin and Rudy anchoring the band on bass. Their early music training came from their Mom who was their church choir director. They sang in the choir with their older brother and three sisters.
Dean Brunner: Joining the Mamula brothers is Dean Brunner, one of the finest bluegrass fiddlers in the state. Dean also doubles on dobro and has played for years in a family band throughout Southern Arizona.
Bill Paul: Bill plays the hard driving banjo that is sure to make you tap your feet. Bill, who has played with bands across the US, also sings lead vocals and provides harmonies
Rich Errico: The newest member of the band is Rich Errico on mandolin, guitar and vocals. Rich as been playing bluegrass for over 40 years and has picked with some of the best bluegrass musicians throughout the country.
"I sure wished I could play music like that"…. "It is amazing how relaxed you all were one stage"…. "I felt like you were just pickin' in someone's living room" …. "You make the audience feel "at home"…. "We just loved it. Come back again" …. "Loved it. Great music and great fun. The only time I wasn't taping my toes was when I was laughing too hard.…. "I never saw our ladies group give a standing ovation to any of the other performers we have had here over the years. You guys were special" …. "Fantastic"…. "I haven't heard Dueling Banjos played better....wow"…. "Thanks for getting my husband up on stage. He's a ham and he was thrilled . We all had a great time "…. " You guys are not just outstanding musicians but wonderful entertainers too."
Rudy and Sam Mamula: The Mamula brothers, Rudy and Sam provide the main vocals and harmonies with Sam playing guitar and mandolin and Rudy anchoring the band on bass. Their early music training came from their Mom who was their church choir director. They sang in the choir with their older brother and three sisters.
Dean Brunner: Joining the Mamula brothers is Dean Brunner, one of the finest bluegrass fiddlers in the state. Dean also doubles on dobro and has played for years in a family band throughout Southern Arizona.
Bill Paul: Bill plays the hard driving banjo that is sure to make you tap your feet. Bill, who has played with bands across the US, also sings lead vocals and provides harmonies
Rich Errico: The newest member of the band is Rich Errico on mandolin, guitar and vocals. Rich as been playing bluegrass for over 40 years and has picked with some of the best bluegrass musicians throughout the country.
