Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates

The Dusty Fates (L-R): Arad Evans, Jim Santo, Jeff Gensterblum, Matt Hunter, Gerard Smith, Jennifer Coates. Photo by Mark Richards.

About

The Dusty Fates is a New York City-based band led by vocalist and guitarist Matt Hunter.

Band Members

Jennifer Coates – violin, vocals
Painter, writer, musician. Member of Heroes Of Toolik, with Arad Evans.

Arad Evans – guitar
Founder and leader of Heroes Of Toolik. Long-time member of Glenn Branca Ensemble. Has also worked with Quiet City, Rhys Chatham, Ben Neill, John Myers’ Blastula, and many other groups. Co-leader of The Whimbrels with Matt Hunter.

John Houlihan – drums
Guitarist for Queens’ own Risk/Reward, drummer for Paranaut (Matt’s Sabbath tribute band), and host of the podcast Live From the Barrage, 2012–2021.

Matt Hunter – vocals, guitar
Co-founder/co-leader of New Radiant Storm King. Former member of J. Mascis & the Fog, King Missile, Silver Jews. Plays bass in Wharton Tiers Ensemble, SAVAK, and The Whimbrels.

Jim Santo – guitar
Formerly of Jenifer Convertible, The Sharp Things and Wharton Tiers Ensemble. Co-producer, recording and mix engineer of Reindeer Soul, the debut Dusty Fates LP.

Gerard Smith – bass
Esteemed bassist for Phantom Tollbooth, Thirdborder, Doug Gillard, Royal Arctic Institute, and many more.

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