No Name String Band

No Name String Band

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Midwestern new-time string band. Listen at nonamestringband.com!

The No Name Stringband is a collective of Madison-area musicians lead by claw-hammer banjo player Brian Zimmerman and guitarist Matt Manske. They combine a broad understanding of traditional Appalachian old-time music with a slew of original acoustic compositions. The music ranges from fiddle-led, foot-stomping barn dances to slower, introspective classical-bluegrass numbers.

12/02/2025

Hey friends! We had a blast in 2025…festivals, weddings, boats, special parties… Only one more on the books - Tuesday Dec 16 at Harmony Bar. We got the invite from friends in Soggy Prairie. Things start up around 6 and we play first after 7. Join if able! Much love. -NNSB

Photos from State Line Distillery's post 11/01/2025

After a long wait, our friends have something new to share! Check it.

Photos from No Name String Band's post 08/11/2025

Our last public show of the season this Friday Aug 15 at Garver! Event is 5pm-9, we play 6pm-8 on the patio. Food trucks, drinks, and fun for all ages.

Photos from No Name String Band's post 08/06/2025

One of our favorite and most unique gigs is coming up again! Join us in the moonlight on Lake Wingra this Friday Aug 8th (8pm-10pm) for the Full Moon Paddle!

07/16/2025
07/11/2025

July 18!!

Mark your calendars! On Friday, July 18th from 7-9 PM, No Name String Band will be playing live music at the cocktail lounge. Hungry? Bocadillos will be here from 4-7 PM, and if you’re sticking around late, Compadres will have you covered from 10 PM-12 AM.

Good music, tasty food, and the best cocktails around. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

Photos from No Name String Band's post 06/18/2025

Hey Madison! Saturday 1pm at Sessions at Garver! Great stuff all weekend including local bands. We’ll be special featuring a Mr. Matt Manske and Mrs. Hannah Muelbauer :)

Full schedule:
https://sessionsatmcpike.org/2024-schedule

06/12/2025

Are you aware of this sweet weekend of events at Garver? June 19-22. We play at 1pm Saturday June 21. Check it out!

https://sessionsatmcpike.org/2024-schedule

Photos from No Name String Band's post 06/06/2025

We are digging this season! Perfect night at the terrace last night. Next up is Saturday’s family-friendly lawn hang at Riley Tavern. Music from 1 to 8. We play 3:30-5:30.

05/24/2025

Saturday June 7! Good one for the whole fam.

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On Saturday June 7th it's an old-time music party at the Riley Tavern in Verona, WI!

We're back at it with The No Name String Band for a FREE show on the Riley's huge amazing patio and lawn with plenty of space for kids to roam and you to dance. Going to be a blast!

The local bluegrass jam group that's been meeting there since the 1980s will have an open jam 1-3, so bring an instrument and join in!

Free live music starts at 3:30 and into the evening.

1-3 Bluegrass jam
3:30-5:30 No Name String Band
6-8 The Stop and Listen

05/21/2025

Hey friends! Got a bunch of shows this summer so we decided to list them in one spot. Some family-friendly daytime options as well as nights on the lake(s). Hope to see you out and about!

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