When folklorists went to the American South last century to record and preserve traditional string band music, they probably didn’t imagine that someday a 27-year-old like Jake Blount would come along ...

EAST LANSING — Every Wednesday night for about 50 years now, the Pretty Shaky String Band has gathered for open music sessions to play old-time traditional string music. "Anyone is welcome, and there ...

Austin String Band Festival is one of the best-kept secrets in the Austin area, a music festival with small crowds, a lovely natural setting, and close-in parking. There will be hands-on music and ...

Catamount Arts Bluegrass Night continues its 2026 season with the traditional old time string band music of New Lost Nation.

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. With a genuine southern sound as catchy as the band name itself, Mipso, took the ...

The University of North Georgia (UNG) String Band is a student-led ensemble that performs repertoire from the old-time and bluegrass traditions. The String Band plays for a contra dance every semester ...

When Nick Piccininni got the call in 2020 from Yonder Mountain String Band to sub in for some shows in place of mandolin player Jacob Jolliff, he wasn’t expecting it to be a big deal. “At the time, I ...