About Mr Habitat - The Otter Space Band, Alternate Otters

Michael Austin, clarinet, vocals

A strong solo talent with his own diverse material, Michael's effortless clarinet playing works well with any style. His musical roots run from Broadway to LA, and we happen to be right in between!

East Side Flash, dobro, piano, vocals

"Flash" is legendary as one of Austin's best side-men, at Kerrville campfires, concerts, bar gigs, you name it. But there's more: his Flashpoint Studio in the 6th St. district is one hot destination for bands and songwriters. Catch Paul Pearcy and Flash, at Flashpoint!

John Inmon, electric guitars, vocals

John is mostly a "studio Otter." My favorite guitar player. His layered sound and brilliant musicianship has been heralded for thirty years. He's been the "house band" for the best of Texas: Michael Martin Murphey and Jerry Jeff Walker, you name it. He's penned great songs, and is also active as a producer.

Ponty Bone, Tex-Mex accordian, vocals

When the party is important, call Ponty! Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones, to be exact. We don't combine forces nearly enough, but it's definitely Otter Space when it happens.

Richard Bowden, fiddle, mandolin, vocals

A cross between mad scientist and gypsy fiddler, his tour of duty with the Austin Lounge Lizards makes him great Otter material! We're lucky he's not in Woodstock, New Orleans, or Oregon. Or is he?

The Otter Space Band