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About
The String Cheese Incident is an eclectic American band that blends elements of rock, bluegrass, funk, jam band, progressive bluegrass, folk, jamgrass, and newgrass to create a unique and vibrant sound. Formed in 1993 in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the group consists of Bill Nershi (acoustic guitar, vocals), Michael Kang (electric mandolin, violin, guitar, vocals), Kyle Hollingsworth (keyboards, accordion, vocals), Keith Moseley (bass, vocals), Michael Travis (drums, percussion, vocals), and Jason Hann (percussion, drums, vocals). Known for their improvisational skills and dynamic live performances, The String Cheese Incident has carved a niche in the jam band scene with their adventurous musical explorations and community-driven ethos.
How to Sound Like The String Cheese Incident
The String Cheese Incident's sound is a vibrant tapestry of melodic and rhythmic interplay, characterized by dynamic shifts and genre-blending compositions. Their music often features clean yet rich acoustic textures, with Bill Nershi's use of the Martin D-28 providing a warm, resonant foundation. Michael Kang's electric mandolin and violin add layers of expressive tones, enriched by effects like the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer for overdrive and the Keeley 6 Stage Phaser for swirling modulation. This creates a soundscape that is both intricate and expansive, perfectly suited for the band's penchant for lengthy, exploratory jams. The interplay between ambient and rhythmic elements is crucial to capturing the lively and communal spirit that defines their performances.
Discography
Born on the Wrong Planet
1997
'Round the Wheel
1998
A String Cheese Incident
1998
Carnival '99
1999
Outside Inside
2001
Untying the Not
2003
One Step Closer
2005
Rhythm of the Road: Volume One, Incident in Atlanta -11.17.00
2010
Aged Cheese: SCI's First Cassette Tape
2014
Song in My Head
2014
Rhythm of the Road: Volume 2, Live in Las Vegas
2015
Believe
2017
On the Road: Asheville, NC - 11/10/01
2019
On the Road: Austin, TX - 04/06/02
2019
On the Road: Camden, NJ - 11/27/04
2019
On the Road: Denver, CO - 3/22/03
2019
On the Road: Eugene, OR - 8/6/06
2019
On the Road: North Plains, OR - 8/1/10
2019
On the Road: Redwood City, CA - 12/8/03
2019
On the Road: Spokane, WA - 4/7/05
2019
On the Road: Travelogue 2018
2019
On the Road: Mt. Shasta, CA - 8/7/01
2019
On the Road: Travelogue 2019
2019
On the Road: Austin, TX - 11/1/19
2020
On the Road: Denver, CO 11/30/19
2020
On the Road: New Orleans, LA - 5/3/19
2020
On the Road: Horning's Hideout - 7/22/12
2020
On the Road: Nashville, TN - 11/28/11
2020
On the Road: Broomfield, CO - 12/29/13
2020
On the Road: Horning's Hideout - 8/2/13
2020
On the Road: Morrison, CO 7/26/13
2020
On the Road: Live Oak, Fl - 10/31/14
2020
On the Road: Danville, IL - 9/12/14
2020
On the Road: Bridgeport, CT - 7/31/15
2020
On the Road: Oakland, CA - 3/11/16
2020
On the Road: Atlanta, GA - 7/7/17
2020
On the Road: Austin, TX - 4/15/17
2020
On the Road: Boulder, CO - 3/3/17
2020
On the Road: Electric Forest - 6/29/18
2020
On the Road: Lyons, CO - 9/15/18
2020
On the Road: Little Rock, AR - 6/27/02
2020
On the Road: San Diego, CA - 10/29/02
2020
On the Road: San Francisco, CA - 12/31/02
2020
On The Road: Spring Travelogue 2023
2023
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