Papa String Band
acoustic, folk, bluegrass, newgrass, jamband, classic rock, alternative country, rock, Cajun/Zydeco, Mellow, rock unplugged, southern rock
14
songs
4.4K
plays
Not Too Cold (Around the Appalachian Bend) Not Too Cold (Around the Appalachian Bend)
On our debut album, "Papa String Band", available at: www.papastringband.com.
The Other Side The Other Side
On our debut album, "Papa String Band", available at: www.papastringband.com
Bridges & Tunnels Bridges & Tunnels
On our debut album, "Papa String Band", available at: www.papastringband.com.
Pickin'em Up & Puttin'em Down Pickin'em Up & Puttin'em Down
On our debut album, "Papa String Band", available at: www.papastringband.com.
Frigid Waters Frigid Waters
On our debut album, "Papa String Band", available at: www.papastringband.com
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From traditional bluegrass to contemporary improv jamming, Papa String uses unconventional instrumentation to create an ever-changing, spontaneous, and unpredictable sensory experienceBand/artist history
Starting in the summer of 2003, Papa String Band member Brett Mello,and friends started playing music on the rocks of the Saluda River. Many would gather 'round to listen to their new take on ol' time bluegrass. In May of 2004, he decided to take the act to local bars and restaurants. The Papa String Band was born and has been performing ever since.The band's lineup has expanded to include: LJ Errante, on maondolin and vocals; bass player, Gary Bishop; percussionist, Jackson Wools; harmonica player and vocalist, Mike Fore; and Matt Fenech on drum kit and vocals.. This combination of unconventional instrumentation allowed the band to push beyond bluegrass, opening the doors for new experimentation and endless musical possibilities. The Papa String Band's "signature blend" of music is infused with the influences of blues, bluegrass, jazz, psychedelic, jam and funk.Their music has been described as "Americana," "Jam," and even "Southern fried Grateful Dead." Papa String just calls it, "Funky Newgrass Honk." This is music that captures all ages and leaves fans with a smile on their face.The Papa String Band has evolved into an ever-changing, spontaneous, and unpredictable sensory experience, so "kick off your shoes, and hold on to your booze" cause the Papa String Band's coming to town!Have you performed in front of an audience?We play regularly throughout Columbia, and sometimes in Charleston. We've played The Vista Lights, Free Times Music Crawl, and soon. The 3 Rivers Music Festival.
Your musical influences
Our musical influences include:
Grateful Dead, Newgrass Revival, Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Del McCoury, David "Dawg" Grisman, String Cheese Incident, moe., Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, Allman Brothers, Phish, Jimmi Hendrix, Ricky Scaggs, Bill Monroe....ect., ect., ect........What equipment do you use?
equipment that makes noise.Anything else?
We love to spread/receive positive energy!
Columbia, SC
USA
ID
524674
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Comments (6)
Really like this song! Beautiful guitar and mandolin playing. I really like the melody alot, has a celtic feel to it as well!
Howdy! you guys sound great! We have a new song "Kentucky" on the charts. Think you might like it. thanks!
HELLO! JUST STOPPED BY TO GIVE A LISTEN AND WISH YOU THE BEST ON THE CHARTS. GREAT MUSIC ENJOYED!!!
Hello,
I listened to your bluegrass tune in "Pickin em up, Puttin em down"...i love the play in the instrumental, he singing is well put together, i see that you guys are from columbia, sc, ...i have family there, one works at the carolina center, nice place....keep up the great work with your music...I voted this song HOT to help ya out in the charts...let us know when you post new material...I would like for you to listen to my instrumental sometime, thanks and much respect...
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Pickin'em Up & Puttin'em Down (;BLUEGRASS RULES;) HEEEE!!!!! HAWWWWWW!!!!! I'm in..Enjoyed the listen ever so much.It's in my Bluegrass Rules Station.Your Soundclick Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)
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