The New North String Band

The New North String Band, formed in June of 2008, is a bluegrass group of young men from across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Not a month after forming, this dynamic group recorded four originals as a demo out of Glacier Studios, Minneapolis, MN. Please take a minute to listen to this new group at www.thenewnorthstringband.com. Comments very welcome!



The New North String Band debut album release…

The New North String Band will release their self-titled debut album "NNSB" on May 30th, 2009. ...

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