He has also completed a marathon, two 1,000 mile motorcycle trips, restored a 1972 Fender Rhodes, and once momentarily reached international paparazzi status with an opportune photo of a famous singer (he used the money for a good cause: a 1981 Honda motorcycle that he restored, crashed, and sold – all in one magical summer).
A passionate performer, Austin tours as a drummer and has played major music festivals alongside acts like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and Shania Twain. He has released two solo albums, and is currently serving a lifelong ban from Koreatown’s K2 Karaoke Club for an especially lively rendition of “Welcome to the Jungle” (circa 2015).
See a selection of his experience below.