TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH, guitar
Taylor Hollingsworth was born, raised, and lives in Alabama, where he has played in bands and made records for as long as I’ve known him. He recently became the proud father of a dog named Camamil, who sort of looks like a wolf. When not playing guitar for the Mystic Valley Band, Taylor can be found sleeping in his Volvo, hopefully on tour.
-Becca Laurie
NIK FREITAS, guitar
Nik Freitas is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from visalia, Ca. He met Conor Oberst through one of those chance encounters on one of his many nationwide tours. Their meeting resulted in Oberst releasing Nik’s fourth album “Sun Down” on his Team Love Records imprint and supporting Bright Eyes on the “Cassadaga” tour. The tour provided an opportunity for Conor to vibe out on Freitas’ chops and then it was off to Mexico to make sweet rock. -Johnathan Rice
MACEY TAYLOR, bass
Macey Taylor has played with many people and many bands including (but not limited to) Maria Taylor, Kate Taylor, Taylor Hollingsworth, The Grenadines, Bright Eyes, and Lyte Brite. Macey is a true southern gentleman. Always a kind word, always a smile.
NATE WALCOTT, keys + trumpet
Nate Walcott is a composer, arranger, trumpet player, and keyboard player. When not with the Mystic Valley Band, he can frequently be found busying himself with the band Bright Eyes, reviving his long-dormant fencing career, and collecting mid-century office supplies.
JASON BOESEL, drums
Jason Boesel was born on the island of Oahu and currently resides in Glendale, CA. He has been playing drums and touring in bands for the last 15 years. Some bands he has played in include Evergreen, The Lassie Foundation, Rilo Kiley, The Elected and Bright Eyes. Jason has owned over 450 pairs of classic white Reebok sneakers; usually throwing the old pair out after purchasing a new one. He carries a lucky handkerchief or coin with him at all times and wears the Hand of God around his neck. Boesel is a prolific reader and considers Hunter S. Thompson one of his favorite writers and voices of opinion. In moments of earnestness, he has sought out mystics, healers, and savants with genuine interest and sincerity.
-Maureen Murphy
