Chill E Mammoth

Chill E Mammoth gravitates toward an Americana and Folk sound; stripping things down to their core, letting the song's raw sound and emotion shine through in their original music. They give new life to the covers they play. Chill E Mammoth hopes to connect great music and good people together in a time when it's more important than ever. Past performance venues include Deep River Brewing, The Burnt Barrel, Mythic Brewing, Double Barley, and the many moons of Zebulon.

The Band

  • Charlie Fisher

    Charlie Fisher is a multi-instrumentalist, entertainer, and energetic stage performer. He began playing guitar at 11 and has played in various bands since his teens. He leans towards rhythm guitar and the upright bass but is always down to pick up any instrument that adds to a song. Charlie’s musical influences include blues, jazz, rock, metal, folk-rock, and Americana which he incorporates into his song writing. Charlie’s current playlists include The Avett Brothers, Caamp, Noah Kahan, The Grateful Dead, and of course, Taylor Swift.

  • Cody Haars

    Repulsed by the formulaic, cookie–cutter writing and sound in some of today’s popular genres, Cody Haars has made it his mission to write, produce, arrange, sing, and play the instruments on each of his songs using originality to bend, break, and meld together different genres including Lofi, country, funk, classical, southwestern/desert, folk, and more. Playing in bands since 2006, Cody has drummed for a metal band and a Grateful Dead tribute band, played piano and keys in a classic rock band, and most recently played lead guitar for the band Project 63. The band toured North and South Carolina and cut two albums in the studio in which Cody played piano, organ, synth, and back up vocals as well as lead guitar.

  • Alexa Rose Johnson

    Alexa Rose Johnson is a performer, and a violin and viola teacher. She began playing violin at the age of 9. She participated in youth orchestras at the New England Conservatory as part of their Preparatory Program, as well as studied with various teachers there. She received her undergraduate degree in Music from Syracuse University, and her Masters in Violin Performance from the University of Houston. She has performed solos with the Granite State Symphony and Merrimac Valley Philharmonic. She has performed in Leipzig, Germany, and Cambridge, UK. Before moving to the Raleigh area in 2019, she performed and taught in Houston, TX. While living in TX, she toured the state with Texas Country band Bubba Westly and Interstate Heartbreak. She also played regular shows with The Recollection, a Texas country/bluegrass band. She is currently working with the Raleigh Music Collective as a Violin and Viola Teacher, and Program Manager. She also plays with the Raleigh Symphony on violin, and has performed with the Tar River Orchestra on violin and viola. She loves being a part of Chill E Mammoth!

  • Jeff Dufty

    Jeff Dufty is a drummer/percussionist with over 30 years of live and recording experience. He has worked across the alternative, classic and progressive rock and the pop, blues and americana genres. Jeff successfully played the lively Aussie pub scene in Brisbane, Australia playing covers and originals, which included Jeff’s creative contributions. After moving to the United States, Jeff played for many years in originals and cover bands in New York City and Chicago. Over the last 4 years, Jeff played Blues, Country and Americana style music prior to him joining Chill E. Mammoth in 2022. Jeff’s drumming style and creative ability, through his conventional drums or cajon set up, add energy and ideas to our live shows. Additionally, his innovative rhythmic insights to our original material make him a valuable contributor to Chill E. Mammoth team.

  • Andrew Payseur

    Andrew Payseur, a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Western North Carolina, infuses his music with the spirits of legends like Doc Watson and Flatt and Scruggs, and more modern influences like Old Crow Medicine Show to The Avett Brothers. Payseur's musical voyage is a testament to perseverance and passion for guitar, clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. From the humble beginnings of porch jams, Andrew honed his versatility across genres like old-time, bluegrass, alternative rock, and folk singing. Notable achievements include his role as a founding member of Western Carolina University's Porch Music Club, performing on the illustrious stages of Merlefest, and serving on the leadership team for the inaugural Happy Valley Jamboree. Andrew Payseur's musical journey is etched with the soulful spirit of Appalachia, resonating with audiences far and wide.es here