CRAZY JOE AND THE MAD RIVER OUTLAWS have been dedicated purveyors of classic American rockabilly, rock & roll, country, and surf music since their very inception in beautiful downtown Enon, Ohio in 2000. Founded by Greenon High School pals "Crazy" Joe Tritschler and "Hep Cat" Matt Duffey, their mission has always been to spread the good word about the real rock & roll.
 

"Hep Cat" Matt Duffey is the original co-founding member of the Mad River Outlaws who, along with "Crazy" Joe Tritschler, started it all in the Spring of 2000. Quickly becoming proficient at both acoustic and electric bass styles of just about every type of American roots music out there, Matt continues to lay down the bottom end that anchors the Mad River Outlaws' eclectic sound. He is the foundation upon which the Mad River Outlaws depend.

At WYSO 91.3FM's Summer Roots Concert Series,
Yellow Springs, Ohio, August 2006.
Image ©2006 George Willeman
 

This is not Ryan Fyffe.
 

"The Mysterious" Ryan Fyffe
Drums / Vocals

Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws outlaws are proud to announce "The Mysterious" Ryan Fyffe as their new drummer and backing vocalist extraordinare. A Greenon graduate like Joe and Matt, Mr. Fyffe played with Crazy Joe as early as 1996 as a 15-year-old prodigy; and the reunion couldn't be more timely. Ryan Fyffe is not just a drummer...he's also a musician, and his solo vocal/guitar act is well-known in the area. We are truly pleased to have him on board.
 

MAD RIVER OUTLAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
 

Tom Salvatierra, a/k/a "Dr. T.,"  "Tommy Raygun"
Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Vocals / Maracas
(2008-2009)

When "Dr. T." joined the band in the spring of 2008, he brought the big, fat Wurlitzer Electric Piano sound with him; and it was a perfect match, one that went over particularly well on the Outlaws' 2009 Spain tour. Originally hailing from near Baltimore, MD, Tom is a solo performer in his own right, fronting his Roamin' Emperors in Dayton, OH as lead singer and principal songwriter.

At the Yellow Springs Street Fair, June 2008.
Image ©2008 Liz Tritschler
 

At WYSO 91.3FM's Summer Roots Concert Series,
Yellow Springs, Ohio, August 2006.
Image ©2006 George Willeman
 

"Honest" Rob Heiliger
Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals
(2006-2007)

The addition of "Honest" Rob Heiliger to the Mad River Outlaws in 2006 proved to be a watershed moment; it was the first time there was a compliment to Crazy Joe's vocal and guitar as the band's focus. Rob continues to display his formidable talents as a songwriter and solo performing artist in the Dayton/Springfield area; also, be sure to catch the Rob Heiliger and Crazy Joe Show at a venue near you!

Brian "Boss Hogg" Hoeflich (a/k/a "Reliable" Brian Hoeflich)
Drums
(2006-2007)

When the Mad River Outlaws needed a replacement drummer following the departure of "Punkin" Pat Lee in late 2005, they looked to their friend Brian Hoeflich. Mostly known as a rock drummer, Brian nevertheless proved invaluable in sustaining the Mad River Outlaws sound with his lifelong embrace and understanding of the earlier American musical styles. He is currently playing with many local bands in the Dayton, Ohio area.
 

At WYSO 91.3FM's Summer Roots Concert Series,
Yellow Springs, Ohio, August 2006.
Image ©2006 George Willeman
 

"General" Lee Patton
Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
(May 2000)

"General" Lee Patton, another electrical engineering buddy from Wright State University, unsuccessfully attempted to be heard over the raucous din of the Mad River Outlaws' deafening early sound...and quit almost immediately. Mr. Patton still plays guitar and still practices electrical engineering, but has no current plans to join a band.

"Punkin" Pat Lee
Drums
(2000-2005)

Way back in the year 2000, when Joe Tritschler and Matt Duffey needed a drummer for their new band, they turned to an old friend from Greenon High School. "Punkin" Pat Lee contributed a pummeling, psychobilly edge to the Outlaws' special early sound, owing to his rock and fusion backgrounds. Gradually assimilating many authentic styles, Pat has matured into the versatile musician he is today. Mr. Lee currently resides in Reno, Nevada with his wife and son.

At the Impact Weekly photo shoot, July 2002; these images were
later used for the cover of Chopped, Slammed, & Twangin'.
Image ©2002 Mike Dressler