About DustOff The Band
Kurt Legnon
Kurt Legnon
Kurt Legnon
Born and raised in the pine country of Southeast Texas, Kurt grew up with a voice and a purpose. He cut his teeth singing in the church choir before joining school choirs through middle and high school, eventually picking up a guitar his senior year — and he never put it down. Country music hit him young, with the fire and showmanship of
Born and raised in the pine country of Southeast Texas, Kurt grew up with a voice and a purpose. He cut his teeth singing in the church choir before joining school choirs through middle and high school, eventually picking up a guitar his senior year — and he never put it down. Country music hit him young, with the fire and showmanship of Garth Brooks lighting the fuse, and influences as wide-ranging as The Beach Boys, blues legends, and big band swing shaping his sound.
Kurt has fronted bands across the world thanks to his Army career — from Scattered Distinction in Korea, to No Dollars and the American Jam Band in Germany, to Southern Arizona’s country-rock staple No Alibis. Dustoff may be the newest chapter, but it’s been an electric one; Kurt’s gritty, emotional delivery has become a signature part of the band’s sound.
Offstage, Kurt is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with 23 years of service, now in the biggest transition of his life — trading dog tags for guitars and stepping fully into music as a full-time career.
Marisa Black
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Kurt Legnon
Raised in the mountains of northern Idaho and armed with a (fiddle) bow since age six, Marisa’s been sawing tunes for decades. Trained by some of the nation’s top fiddlers, she cut her teeth on old-time traditions, dipped into bluegrass and Celtic styles in college, and found her country groove in 2019 with Tucson’s own The County Line.
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Raised in the mountains of northern Idaho and armed with a (fiddle) bow since age six, Marisa’s been sawing tunes for decades. Trained by some of the nation’s top fiddlers, she cut her teeth on old-time traditions, dipped into bluegrass and Celtic styles in college, and found her country groove in 2019 with Tucson’s own The County Line.
Marisa started singing in choirs at twelve and has always loved adding harmonies to music and life. Offstage, she’s a collector of hobbies and a devoted wife and mom whose showstopping outfits are almost entirely thrifted.
Whether she’s burning a barn down with fiddle licks or harmonizing a love song, Marisa brings hard earned skill, and some southern sass to every stage she plays.
Ken Huber
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Ken Huber
Ken grew up in a small town in South Dakota, where his father served as the local music director. From an early age, he was immersed in choral performances, band rehearsals, and the rich traditions of community music. This upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for musical expression and a solid technical foundation in theory and
Ken grew up in a small town in South Dakota, where his father served as the local music director. From an early age, he was immersed in choral performances, band rehearsals, and the rich traditions of community music. This upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for musical expression and a solid technical foundation in theory and performance.
After graduating high school, Ken pursued an engineering degree, blending his analytical aptitude with a passion for problem-solving. Upon earning his degree, he relocated to Arizona, and embarked on a distinguished 30-year career supporting the U.S. Army workforce. Ken served our country leading technical design teams and managing complex projects that enhanced our operational and technological capabilities.
Parallel to his engineering career, Ken maintained a presence in the regional music scene. As a skilled and talented musician, he performed with several ensembles before founding the band Cheyenne in the 1990s. Under his musical direction, Cheyenne became a staple of the Cochise County area, headlining local venues and community events. Ken produced two original albums for Cheyenne during that decade, providing sound engineering and performances for bass, drum, and vocal tracks.
After Cheyenne retired, Ken performed with various artists and bands throughout Arizona. He currently plays bass for Dustoff, and contributes his unique style and creativity to the band's energetic and distinctive sound. He also remains dedicated to the legacy of Cheyenne through reunion projects that reunite original members for special performances.
Nic
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Ken Huber
Some would say Nic was born with drum sticks in his hands, he would say that he first picked them up in middle school. His love for percussion grew with each new genre he learned, Punk, Rock, Progressive & Experimental, alternative- and the list has grown as he grew. He played with a variety of local Sierra Vista bands all through high sc
Some would say Nic was born with drum sticks in his hands, he would say that he first picked them up in middle school. His love for percussion grew with each new genre he learned, Punk, Rock, Progressive & Experimental, alternative- and the list has grown as he grew. He played with a variety of local Sierra Vista bands all through high school and after, noting the old band shell at the park as a fond memory.
As an adult, Nic picked up even more skills in the percussion realm. He played the washboard adorned with old cat dishes, a suitcase kick ‘drum’ and kazoo for the Whiz! Bang! Chick’n Plucker Skiffle Band. Nic forayed into blues rock with Black Zombi! And currently is in a math pop duo, Catsmile.
After many car drives with his Country music loving wife, and a stumbling upon a Facebook post advertising needing a new drummer- he is now a certified country drummer.