I remember becoming a huge AKUS fan when the lineup had Adam Steffey, Alison Brown, Tim Stafford & Barry Bales. My friend and I probably saw them a dozen times or more, and always talked to them afterwards. Adam was always friendly and approachable. He and Sierra are 2 of my favorite musicians
What were the Alisons like? I think my favorite singer of the band was Jeff White, the singer before Staferd. I like Block's songwriting, but Alison Brown was truly something special on the banjo.
I don’t think Adam Steffey gets nearly enough credit for having basically invented the modern mandolin style that all the young prodigies (Sierra Hull, Andy Leftwich, Chris Thile, etc.) play and get such accolades for.