No Name String Band, The Stop & Listen

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Alex Grant

The band The Stop and Listen and instruments.

The Stop and Listen

This bill marks a first-time pairing of Madison-area bands bringing their own freewheeling interpretations to vintage music styles. Veteran collective the No Name String Band includes players with experience in styles ranging from classical to bluegrass to Brazilian percussion, and can play it straight or get far out. The Stop and Listen is a newer quartet delving into dance tunes, country blues and more with an unusual blend of instruments including banjo, cello, harmonica, guitar and bass.

$15 ($10 adv.).

media release: The No Name String Band distills the heart of old time fiddle music into a uniquely new time sound. They combine a broad catalog of traditional Appalachian music with a slew of modern, original acoustic compositions. The music ranges from fiddle-led, foot-stomping barn dances to slower, more introspective instrumental pieces. In 2023, the band's most recent album, Anytime, was recognized by the Madison Area Music Awards, including a 1st place win for Folk/Americana song of the year.

The Stop and Listen bring old-time jug music to the modern era with grit, an infectious drive, and radiant harmonies. They play tunes from the 1920s and 30s dragged through a century of blues, jazz, and bluegrass to create a sound that feels both current and classic.