The Rubrics blur the boundaries between Appalachian traditional music, science fiction and the ""what if?"", all expressed through odd "instrumental combinations". Having wrapped up work on their soon to be released CD "Monkey Cat Blues", the band is on a much needed sabbatical in Winona Minnesota currently doing critical research for future work.
We play live around the Southeast Minnesota area.
We draw from an eclectic source of material: The Incredible String Band, Pearls Before Swine, Richard Farina, Doc Boggs, T. Rex, Iron and Wine, Bonnie Prince Billy, Devendra Banhart, Charlie Poole, Cannon's Jug Stompers
A Bart Reiter banjo primarily with an assortment of other odd instruments. Did I mention my 1966 Telecaster?