In preparation for Thanksgiving, we were looking through our files for the most grateful among our storytellers.

So today we feature Jeff Austin, late of Yonder Mountain String Band, and currently charting a new course for the Jeff Austin Band.

jAb is wrapping up their 2015 touring schedule with some Thanksgiving shows this week in Boulder, so we thought it was the perfect time to share Jeff’s infectious, gracious story of collaboration, change, and courage. Listening to Jeff’s playing is a thrill, getting to know the person was a gift.