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Great musicians...that is what makes a great band, and Adam has been blessed with many wonderful and talented musicians. I thought that it would be neat to do a write up on some of the musicians that play with our band.
Enjoy,
Adam Sandhurst
Ron Sandhurst, the father of Adam Sandhurst, grew up near a little town in southwestern Minnesota called Fulda . Ron played trumpet through grade school and into high school where he was involved with jazz band, pep band, and marching band. In high school he was approached by his Uncle Vince Sandhurst with a library of music that was written by Walt Siegmann. Vince formed “Vince’s Concertina Band” and Ron played the 1st trumpet book throughout the band’s existence. In 1976, they made a recording called “Here Comes Vince’s Concertina Band”. Ron was also in a band called “The Jolly Four” which was founded by Daryl Hassebroek. The band was based out of Iona , Minnesota and also involved Leroy Stoffer (drums), and Randy Sandhurst (tuba).
Ron has played on “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” ever since it
has been in existence in 2000, and has never missed a dance job yet. Ron
adds a nice touch to the band bringing back sounds of the “Ivan Kahle Band”
with his trumpet playing style. Ron does most of the vocals and is also
featured on baritone too. Ron has successfully completed four recordings
with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” - “Keeping the Tradition”,
“Memories Are Precious”, “Premium Old Tyme Music”, “Going Back To My Homeland”,
& "Lost & Found".
Karen (Muehlbauer)
Sandhurst, the mother of Adam Sandhurst, grew up near the town of New Ulm
, Minnesota . Karen played saxophone through grade school and into high
school where she was involved with jazz band, pep band, and marching band.
She grew up playing in her father’s (Delmar Muehlbauer) family band “Boot’s
and His Buddies”. While in high school and college she picked up clarinet.
She also played with “Erwin Suess and His Hoolerie Dutchmen” band. After
meeting her future husband (Ron Sandhurst) at Gibbon Polka Days, she was
then involved with playing saxophone and clarinet on “Vince’s Concertina
Band”.
Karen has played with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” ever since
it has been in existence in 2000. Karen adds the nice New Ulmish hoolerie
sound to the band. Karen does some vocals on the band and is also credited
with organizing and writing the band’s polka mass library. Karen has successfully
completed three recordings with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers”
- “Memories Are Precious”, “Premium Old Tyme Music”, “Going Back To My Homeland”,
& "Lost & Found".
Brent Sandhurst, the
brother of Adam Sandhurst, grew up in southern Minnesota in a town called
Fairmont . Brent played drums through grade school and high school where
he was involved with jazz band, pep band, marching band, and “Thunder Drum
Line”. At the age of twelve Brent was playing with his great-uncle’s (Vince
Sandhurst) band, “Vince’s Concertina Band”. In 2000 Brent and his brother
Adam came up with the name “Jolly Jammers” and formed “Adam Sandhurst &
The Jolly Jammers”. Brent has also played with other old tyme bands like
"Malek's Fishermen Band", “Cletus Goblrisch Band”, and “The Bruce
Bradley Band”.
Brent has played with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” ever since
it has been in existence in 2000. Brent has a great “up beat” drumming style
that adds a lot of life to the band. Being inspired by great drummers like
Jeff Langen , Brent has continued to progress. Brent has successfully completed
four recordings with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” - “Keeping
the Tradition”, “Memories Are Precious”, “Premium Old Tyme Music”, “Going
Back To My Homeland”, & "Lost & Found".
Randy Sandhurst , the
uncle to Adam Sandhurst & brother to Ron Sandhurst grew up near a little
town in southwestern Minnesota called Fulda . Randy played trombone in grade
school and into high school where he was involved with jazz band, pep band,
and marching band. Randy played trombone & tuba on his Uncle’s (Vince
Sandhurst) band, “Vince’s Concertina Band”. Randy was also in a band called
“The Jolly Four” which was founded by Daryl Hassebroek. The band was based
out of Iona , Minnesota and involved Leroy Stoffer (drums), and Ron Sandhurst
(trumpet). Randy has also played tuba with the “Cletus Goblrisch Band”
Randy has played with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers” ever since
it has been in existence in 2000. Randy has a good ole’ fashioned steady
bass that will keep your toes tappin’. Randy is featured on quite a few
tuba solos and is featured on trombone occasionally too. Randy has successfully
completed four recordings with “Adam Sandhurst & The Jolly Jammers”
- “Keeping the Tradition”, “Memories Are Precious”, “Premium Old Tyme Music”,
“Going Back To My Homeland”, & "Lost & Found".