The Brothers
Jamey Hampton
Doug Van Buskirk
Jamey Hampton
Jamey has ridden the wave music throughout his life. He has released two CDs of original music, Throw Caution (2000) and Chasing Daylight (2003). He co-founded The Brothers Jam in the 70's, and has played hundreds of shows throughout the Northwest with the collective. From Grateful Dead to Santana, CSNY, Miles, Joni, Tony Rice, Bill Frise
Jamey has ridden the wave music throughout his life. He has released two CDs of original music, Throw Caution (2000) and Chasing Daylight (2003). He co-founded The Brothers Jam in the 70's, and has played hundreds of shows throughout the Northwest with the collective. From Grateful Dead to Santana, CSNY, Miles, Joni, Tony Rice, Bill Frisell, Goose, Phish, Allman’s, on and on and on...he loves it all.
Known for his exuberant performances, crafty soloing and dramatic delivery, Hampton is at home on the stage.
James Peale
Doug Van Buskirk
Jamey Hampton
A natural keyboard player, James Peale recalls Nicki Hopkins, Greg Rolie, Keith Godchaux and Brent Mydland. In addition to being uncommonly good-looking, James master of rhythm and harmony. He wrests spontaneous melodies from jams both deep
and strident. He is the ultimate team player…forgoing personal gains for contributing to the whole.
A natural keyboard player, James Peale recalls Nicki Hopkins, Greg Rolie, Keith Godchaux and Brent Mydland. In addition to being uncommonly good-looking, James master of rhythm and harmony. He wrests spontaneous melodies from jams both deep
and strident. He is the ultimate team player…forgoing personal gains for contributing to the whole. Unafraid to shoulder the burdens of unifying the band, he also steps out to deliver searing solos. All while being ridiculously good looking.
Doug Van Buskirk
Doug Van Buskirk
Doug Van Buskirk
Doug is a kind and gentle soul, until he gets behind his drum kit, when his inner Hulk emerges. With a swing and a backbeat that is unparalleled in modern jam music, Doug doesn‘t just hold down the gravitational explorations of the Brothers. He sets the bpm. Beats Per Millennia.
Dave Rosenberg
Chris Timberlake
Doug Van Buskirk
Dave Rosenberg is a Berkelee-trained guitarist and bass master. A generous player, he is equally adept at rock, jazz, pop, funk, yacht rock, reggae, klezmer...there isn't a song he can't bring to life. Bringing a debonair sense of style to the Brothers stage, which is clearly not shared by the other members of the band… He may seem mellow, but when the jam starts, his inner beast emerges.
Chris Timberlake
Chris Timberlake
Chris Timberlake
A lifelong singer, Chris brings soul, class, smolder and full-on fire to the Brothers Jam. She's a captivating presence, drawing the audience into her heart for story ballads, and blowing them away for bluesy rockers. Her versatility is her gift...at one moment she can sing like an angel on the wing, then pivot into an Etta James growl. She also cooks fabulous scones.
Willow Barker
Chris Timberlake
Chris Timberlake
Willow cut his teeth on doumbek playing in clubs and halls for belly dancers. This explains the spell he casts upon partakers of the Brothers Jam...they feel the irresistible urge to dance. For joy, for passion, for fun. This generous human lays it all on the line for every gig, every night. Yes indeed...resistance is futile.
Bill Hefferman
Danny Schauffler
Bill Hefferman
Bill has been playing harmonica for 55 years, beginning with a badly played “Oh Susanna” around a Sierra campfire and progressing toward more interesting mischief. Since then he’s jammed with bands and street musicians across North America, Europe, and Asia. His style is melodic and clean, roaming the harp with harmonies, drones, train wh
Bill has been playing harmonica for 55 years, beginning with a badly played “Oh Susanna” around a Sierra campfire and progressing toward more interesting mischief. Since then he’s jammed with bands and street musicians across North America, Europe, and Asia. His style is melodic and clean, roaming the harp with harmonies, drones, train whistles, rhythmic chugs and assorted tweedlies. A veteran of 100+ Dead shows, Bill is having an indecent amount of fun playing the music with the big kids.
Laura Halko
Danny Schauffler
Bill Hefferman
Laura has been signing with the Brothers since 2025. She is currently working towards her ASL Interpreters Certification with a focus on live art performance/theater.
Laura is an avid member of the Portland music community. She has seen over 200 GD and Jerry Garcia Band shows. She fell in love with the idea of signing at shows after seein
Laura has been signing with the Brothers since 2025. She is currently working towards her ASL Interpreters Certification with a focus on live art performance/theater.
Laura is an avid member of the Portland music community. She has seen over 200 GD and Jerry Garcia Band shows. She fell in love with the idea of signing at shows after seeing the interpreters at the Skull & Roses Festival.
Also...she is not like other girls.
Danny Schauffler
Danny Schauffler
Danny Schauffler
Danny first jammed with Jamey Hampton in high school. Jazz was Danny Schauffler’s foundation while studying under true jazz greats at City College of New York City. He was inspired by his teachers, John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet and Lee Konitz , the sax player for Miles Davis. Later he found success with Grammy nominated pop band N
Danny first jammed with Jamey Hampton in high school. Jazz was Danny Schauffler’s foundation while studying under true jazz greats at City College of New York City. He was inspired by his teachers, John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet and Lee Konitz , the sax player for Miles Davis. Later he found success with Grammy nominated pop band Nu Shooz and was recipient of a gold record for the hit song “I Can’t Wait”, a song that is still given air play worldwide. He also was sax player for The Crazy 8s, a popular World Beat band in the 1980s and is twice inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.
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David Hampton
David Hampton
David Hampton
David Hampton cut his teeth during the bluegrass revolution of the 1970's, starting on guitar when he was 14. He was transfixed by the Grateful Dead in his early 20's, and considers Jerry Garcia his mentor. With a style that is fluid and staccato, solid and vulnerable, David hybridizes his acoustic roots into an amalgamation of Garcia, Ca
David Hampton cut his teeth during the bluegrass revolution of the 1970's, starting on guitar when he was 14. He was transfixed by the Grateful Dead in his early 20's, and considers Jerry Garcia his mentor. With a style that is fluid and staccato, solid and vulnerable, David hybridizes his acoustic roots into an amalgamation of Garcia, Carlos Santana, and Peter Rowan, while blazing his own unique trail.
David pioneered the now-world-famous grand scale larch tree happy face in the coast range of Oregon. Pilgrims come from around the world to witness the annual autumn spectacle.
Lee Taylor
David Hampton
David Hampton
Lee Taylor is a musical pioneer in the Pacific Northwest music scene. He has played thousands of shows up and down the coast...music festivals, concerts, all night jams...Lee continues to inspire every night. From Band of People to The Stunt Poets, Lee‘s bands opened every significant Northwest music venue from the 80’s forward. Flute, t
Lee Taylor is a musical pioneer in the Pacific Northwest music scene. He has played thousands of shows up and down the coast...music festivals, concerts, all night jams...Lee continues to inspire every night. From Band of People to The Stunt Poets, Lee‘s bands opened every significant Northwest music venue from the 80’s forward. Flute, tenor, soprano, synth.…Lee does it all. And always under the protection of his guardian angel…a plastic pig known as Lydia.