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
BFMS Second Saturday Night Dance
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Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Run of the Mill String Band plays the tunes while Shane Knudsen calls the figures as the Baltimore Folk Music Society presents American Square and Contra Dancing on the 2nd Saturday of April running from 8:00 'till 11:00 pm, with a short break in the middle. There is a beginners' workshop that begins at 7:30 and the dance begins at 8:00. Bring a snack and bring a friend.
DC Square Dance (The Great American Square Dance Revival)
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St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington, DC 20010
Dare to be SQUARE!!!
The DC Square Dance Collective of the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) has invited Run of the Mill String Band to play for their traditional Appalachian old-time square dance. Palmer and Greg Loux will be in good company with banjo maven Kate Brett and bassist extraordinaire Kevin Enoch, providing high energy dance tunes.
Admission is $5 at the door.
ALL are welcome, brand new and experienced dancers. No partner, lessons, or fancy outfit needed.
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!!!
Valley Contra Dance
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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
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.
Baltimore Contra & Square Dance
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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
4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band
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Come celebrate the 4th of July with us at historic Stenton. Enjoy music, tours, and food. This event is FREE!!!
Friday Night West Philly Square Dance
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Dances called by John Krumm Music by Run of the Mill String Band
Sliding scale $5 - $10+
Run of the Mill String Band with callers Pete Laberge and Taylor Runner. High Energy Blazing Fun!!!
Come join the dance with Run of the Mill String Band and special guests Bob McCluskie and Carolee Rand
4th of July at Stenton with Run of the Mill String Band
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!
Come enjoy this community Contra Dance
Not a gig, but it is where we'll be...
Come and enjoy Philly's own Thursday Night Contradance with Bob Isaacs as coordinating caller
A school-wide, inter-generational family event with Barbecue, music and square dancing with Sue Dupre calling the dances!
Wedding music provided by Palmer and greg Loux and Susan Shumaker
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
