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Run of the Mill String Band

Run of the Mill<br>&nbsp;String Band

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Welcome

We are Philadelphia's Run of the Mill String Band, an old-time southern 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

Previous events

Mt. Airy Contra Dance

Mt. Airy Contra Dance

Thursday, January 17 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMThu, Jan 17 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Run of the Mill String Band playing the tunes to dances called by Peter Stix from Albany. The best dance in town...come on out and dance your troubles away!!!

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Valley Contra Dance

Valley Contra Dance

Saturday, November 10, 2018 @ 7:30PM — 10:30PMSat, Nov 10, 2018 @ 7:30PM — 10:30PM

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley (UUCLV), 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA

Great dancing and calling by Greg Frock for Palmer, Greg, Paul, and Mat -- Run of the Mill String Band

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Agnes Irwin Hay Fair

Agnes Irwin Hay Fair

Friday, November 2, 2018 @ 3:00PM — 7:00PMFri, Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:00PM — 7:00PM

Agnes Irwin School, 275 S. Ithan Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

The entire Agnes Irwin Community is invited to come out to kick off AIS/EA Day Spirit week at Hay Fair. Run of the Mill String Band has been asked back to provide music. The event also includes dinner, entertainment, games, rides and a silent auction.

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Baltimore Contra & Square Dance

Baltimore Contra & Square Dance

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 8:00PM — 10:30PMWed, Sep 26, 2018 @ 8:00PM — 10:30PM

Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21218

Beautiful dance, great atmosphere. Dances called by Greg Frock. Great energetic music by Palmer, Greg, Paul, and Mat -- Run of the Mill String Band.

An event of the Baltimore Folk Music Society

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4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band

4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 @ 11:30AM — 1:30PMWed, Jul 4, 2018 @ 11:30AM — 1:30PM

Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Come celebrate the 4th of July with us at historic Stenton. Enjoy music, tours, and food. This event is FREE!!!

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Friday Night West Philly Square Dance

Friday Night West Philly Square Dance

Friday, April 27, 2018 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMFri, Apr 27, 2018 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

St. Mary's Church, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dances called by John Krumm Music by Run of the Mill String Band

Sliding scale $5 - $10+

http://westphillysquaredance.com/

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Nov5

Hay Fair Fundraiser

Sunday, November 5, 2017 @ 2:00PM — 6:00PMSun, Nov 5, 2017 @ 2:00PM — 6:00PM

Agnes Irwin School, Bryn Mawr

Live music food and fun!

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Thursday Night Square Dance

Thursday Night Square Dance

Thursday, August 3, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 3, 2017 @ 8:00PM

The Lodge, Camp Washington Carver, Clifftop, West Virginia

Run of the Mill String Band with callers Pete Laberge and Taylor Runner. High Energy Blazing Fun!!!

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Family  Flatfoot Dance

Family Flatfoot Dance

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 @ 7:30PMWed, Aug 2, 2017 @ 7:30PM

Appalachian String Band festival, Camp Carver, Clifftop, West Virginia

Come join the dance with Run of the Mill String Band and special guests Bob McCluskie and Carolee Rand

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4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band

4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band

Tuesday, July 4, 2017 @ 11:30AMTue, Jul 4, 2017 @ 11:30AM

Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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!

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Thursday Night Contra Dance

Thursday Night Contra Dance

Thursday, June 22, 2017 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMThu, Jun 22, 2017 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia PA 19119

Come enjoy this community Contra Dance

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Brandywine Revival

Brandywine Revival

Friday, June 16, 2017 — Sunday, June 18, 2017Fri, Jun 16, 2017 — Sun, Jun 18, 2017

Forks of the Brandywine, 75 S Wawaset Rd, West Chester PA

Not a gig, but it is where we'll be...

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Lancaster Contra Dance

Lancaster Contra Dance

Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PMSat, May 20, 2017 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM

Lancaster County Central Park, Pavilion #11, Lancaster, PA

Here's a link to a map to Pavilion #11 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lancaster+County+Central+Park+Pavilion+%2311+Parking+Lot/@40.0201266,-76.2851857,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c624d81f2904a7:0xa0649c159f5bf9c4!8m2!3d40.0201266!4d-76.282997?hl=en

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Nov10

Thursday Night Contradance

Thursday, November 10, 2016 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PMThu, Nov 10, 2016 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM

Commodore Barry Club, 6518 Emlen Street, Philadelphia PA19119

Come and enjoy Philly's own Thursday Night Contradance with Bob Isaacs as coordinating caller

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Hay Fair

Hay Fair

Sunday, November 6, 2016 @ 3:00PM — 7:00PMSun, Nov 6, 2016 @ 3:00PM — 7:00PM

Agnes Irwin School, 275 S Ithan Ave,, Rosemont Pa

A school-wide, inter-generational family event with Barbecue, music and square dancing with Sue Dupre calling the dances!

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Oct22

Private Party

Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ 4:00PMSat, Oct 22, 2016 @ 4:00PM

West Chester PA

Family party: 50th Birthday celebration

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Oct16

Private Wedding

Sunday, October 16, 2016 @ 2:30PMSun, Oct 16, 2016 @ 2:30PM

Ironstone Ranch, Elizabethtown PA

Wedding music provided by Palmer and greg Loux and Susan Shumaker

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Oct15

Apple-at-cha Fun Fest

Saturday, October 15, 2016 @ 4:00PM — 5:00PMSat, Oct 15, 2016 @ 4:00PM — 5:00PM

Covenant United Methodist Church, 212 W. Springfield RD., Springfield, PA

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

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Oct1

Harvest Moon Festival

Saturday, October 1, 2016 @ 2:30PMSat, Oct 1, 2016 @ 2:30PM

Coverdale Farm Preserve, 153 Way Road, Greenville DE 19082

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!

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Jul4

Run of the Mill String Band

Monday, July 4, 2016 @ 11:30AMMon, Jul 4, 2016 @ 11:30AM

Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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!

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