The Curhachestra is Curtis Hasselbring’s unique take on old sounds, modern compositional approaches and classic grooves. The combination of Curtis’s trombone and Raphael McGregor’s lap steel explore rootsy sounds bringing together elements of jazz, rock, country and experimental music for a vibe that is both traditional and contemporary. The band was originally conceived to play live versions of Curtis’s electronic music (aka Curha) but has evolved into vehicle for playing Curtis’s quirky, oddly catchy tunes.

 

The Curhachestra is Curtis Hasselbring (trombone/guitar), Raphael McGregor (lap steel), Adam Minkoff (electric bass) and Dan Rieser (drums). The group has played together since 2021 and will be releasing their first eponymous recording in March of 2025 on -est Recordings. In addition to the core quartet, special guests on the album include Nels Cline and Lisa Parrott.