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. The Mad River Outlaws continue to play shows all over the world, from the Enon, Ohio VFW to the great concert halls in Europe and beyond. For booking info, e-mail info@crazyjoe.org.
 

"Hep Cat" Matt Duffey
Acoustic and Fender Basses

"Hep Cat" Matt Duffey is the original co-founder 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
 

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"Anaconda" Kyle Eldridge
Drums

"Anaconda" Kyle Eldridge is the latest, terrifyingly-talented addition to the Mad River Outlaws, making this trio truly multi-instrumental. He's a whiz on guitar and equally adept behind the drum kit. We look forward to exploiting his talents to their fullest potential!

MAD RIVER OUTLAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

"The Mysterious" Ryan Fyffe Drums / Vocals (2008-2010) This is not Ryan Fyffe.	Tom Salvatierra, a/k/a "Dr. T.,"  "Tommy Raygun" Wurlitzer Electric Piano / Vocals / Maracas (2008-2009) Yellow Springs Street Fair, June 2008. Image ©2008 Liz Tritschler
"Honest" Rob Heiliger Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals (2006-2007) WYSO 91.3FM's Summer Roots Concert Series, Yellow Springs, Ohio, August 2006. Image ©2006 George Willeman	"Reliable" Brian Hoeflich Drums (2006-2007) WYSO 91.3FM's Summer Roots Concert Series, Yellow Springs, Ohio, August 2006. Image ©2006 George Willeman
EXTRA-SPECIAL HONORABLE MENTION! ORIGINAL MAD RIVER OUTLAWS DRUMMER EXTRAORDINAIRE! "Punkin" Pat Lee Drums (2000-2005) Impact Weekly photo shoot, July 2002; these images were later used for the cover of Chopped, Slammed, & Twangin'. Image ©2002 Mike Dressler 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.
DISHONORABLE MENTION - ORIGINAL MAD RIVER OUTLAWS RHYTHM GUITARIST "General" Lee Patton Rhythm Guitar (April 2000 - April 2000) "General" Lee Patton was an engineering buddy of Crazy Joe's at Wright State University who attempted to be heard over the raucous din of the Mad River Outlaws' deafening early sound...and quit almost immediately. He's still an electrical engineer and still plays guitar, but has no immediate plans to join a band. Lately he's been telling people, "I taught him all I know, and he kicked me out of the band after he stole all of my songs." For this reason, Mr. Patton receives a dishonorable mention. He'll undoubtedly ask to be back in the band someday, probably after they win their first Grammy. He will be quite disappointed.