Not a gig, but it is where we'll be...
We are Philadelphia's Run of the Mill String Band, an old-time Appalachian string band preserving and performing traditional American music. Fiddle, banjo, guitar and upright bass comprise the usual configuration of the band, but sometimes we mix it up with two fiddles, fretless banjo, mandolin, banjo-mandolin, steel-guitar, banjo-guitar, archtop guitar, and upright bass. We sing some, too. Regardless of configuration, we strive to maintain the tradition of the music, while at the same time, making it our own. Run of the Mill String Band is Palmer Loux, Greg Loux, Paul Sidlick, and Mat Clark. We’ve been together for well over twenty years and we feel we’re still starting our stride. We're proud to be part of the greater Philadelphia old-time music scene.
We perform in concert, play for square dances, contra dances, parties, weddings…just about any type of event where up-beat, energetic acoustic music is in order. We’ve got a couple of recordings of our old-time music and although we’re not offering them for sale at this site, we’ve got some links to where you can purchase them.
If you’re looking for more information about us, you can find it by perusing our site. We’ve got a media kit for those interested in such material. We’ve also got a way for you to register yourself on our list in case you’d like to hear some occasional news about us.
Thanks for stopping by. We hope to meet up with you sometime.
Best regards,
Run of the Mill String Band
Not a gig, but it is where we'll be...
Come and enjoy Philly's own Thursday Night Contradance with Bob Isaacs as coordinating caller
A school-wide, inter-generational family event with Barbecue, music and square dancing with Sue Dupre calling the dances!
Wedding music provided by Palmer and greg Loux and Susan Shumaker
A full day of fun and activities as a fundraiser for Appalachian Service Project. Live stage music, yard sale and vendor marketplace, food, games and crafts. For full details and schedule go to www.covum.com/apple-at-cha
Join us for a lovely Fall Festival day at the Harvest Moon Festival, live music, food, activities for the family , artisans and more! Check the web site http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/harvestmoon#.V9W8JjuGt5w for full line up!
Come join us on July 4th 11:30 to 1:30 at historic Stenton. Enjoy music, tours and food. This event is free to the public!
St. Mary's, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Square Dance at St. Mary's with Run of the Mill String Band playing the tunes. Figures called by Gabe Popkin. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley (UUCLV), 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA
Contra Dance with Mark Hillegonds calling and Run of the Mill String Band playing the tunes. Dance instruction at 7:00pm.
2:00 pm to 5:00pm, with a lesson for new dancers starting at 1:30pm. Caller TBD.
We're providing entertainment for a private party of international students who are meeting their hosting families for the first time for their visit to USA.
TBD is the coordinating caller.
Holiday party with Run of the Mill String Band providing the music.
Evan and Trish are getting married and asked the Run of the Mill String Band to play for the ceremony and the cocktail hour.