Unclassifiable but terrific—The Jeff and Vida Band is a bluegrass-influenced duo with a bluesiness at its core and a powerful stage presence. Vida’s powerful vocals and driving 1942 Gibson J-45 guitar with Jeff’s rock-n-roll approach to mandolin and guitar get the crowds’ feet tapping, and “is about as perfect a combination as you’re likely to find.” Performing original songs ranging from Appalachian bluegrass to alternative country, they are one of the Southeast’s premier acoustic roots acts.  The Jeff and Vida Band played at the Decatur Library on May 14th, 2009.