No Name String Band
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
11/01/2025
After a long wait, our friends have something new to share! Check it.
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.
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!
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
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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