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Michael Aukofer

Mike Aukofer was one of the newest people to be considered part of Rich's band. It appears as though he gets to play any odd instrument no one else could/would? He even kicks a pop-corn tin during one of Mitch's songs. (It's pretty humorous) My favorite instrument he plays is the hammer dulcimer. Having him play sort of helps set the mood for a lot of the songs they are doing on the Homeless Man Tour. Also, did you know that those are his hands we all see in the "Homeless Man" video? He is also working on a teaching-type video for those of you interested. in learning how to play dulcimer on some of Rich's songs. He met Rich and Mitch while in college at Friend's University. As soon as Michael graduated, with a music teaching degree, he joined them on tour. He's a wonderful addition and a really great guy. Michael is now teaching at a university & doing a great job!