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History
The Dusty Buskers is a non-traditional Old-time music folk band with a repertoire of Celtic music songs with an Americana (music) / Roots revival flavor. The two founding members first played as buskers, entertaining audiences for tips on the streets of Tucson, Arizona in 2006. Four albums have been produced by Old Bisbee Records, an independent label, based in southern Arizona.

Musical Style
Their entertaining style developed through the need to catch the ear and eye of passers by while playing music as troubadours. This includes a loud and fast pace coming from just two musicians as well as playful engagment with the audience. They are still well known for their humorous antics, jumping off stage to join the audience or dance on the bar. Lyrics and tunes branch slightly off from traditional songs with some lines referencing local scenes or edgy humor. The group states that their style is influenced by Doc Watson, The New Lost City Ramblers, Flogging Molly, Old Crow Medicine Show, Woody Guthrie, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, The Pogues, Buck Owens, The Dead Milkmen, Steve Earle, Ry Cooder, and Tom Waits.

Band Members
Known as "Fiddlin' Phoenix", Phoenix Michael, the lead singer and fiddler also lists "mustache" among his band responsibilities.

"Uncle Dusty Squirrel Fisher", Stuart Oliver, sings harmony, plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, and writes songs. He is also the founder and producer of Old Bisbee Records.

Dylan Charles plays mandolin.

Rudy Cortese plays banjo.

Awards
The Dusty Buskers have won best bluegrass in the TAMMIES (Tucson Area Music Awards) in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2008 they won "Best Up and Coming Artist". The TAMMIES provide annual awards in for Tucson local bands selected in a process by critics and voted on by the readers. These awards have been run through the Tucson Weekly magazine since 1993.

Discography
The Dusty Buskers (self titled)

Life and Times of...

A Hypomanic Evening with...

Buskin'...