Strings 'n Things consists of friends and lovers that share a similar passion for raw, acoustic roots music. The powerful vocal chords combined with solid finger-pickin' sounds and woodwinds to boot give this Michigan roots ensemble its cheerful sound. Their sound has traveled to the streets of Paris, pubs of Ireland, highlands of Scotland, coasts of Ecuador, snow caps of Italy, and the mountains of Peru. With influences of americana, celtic, blues, and jazz, these sounds will make you smile and bounce with joy. Stationed in the northern lands of Cadillac, Strings 'n Things aspires to sing sweetly with any and all that will come...
Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!
Hey Guys! I just wanted to let you know whats going on this weekend in Saranac!
"Saranac Old Time Acoustic Jamboree"
Saranac High School Auditorium Saranac, Michigan February 1st 2009
Main Auditorium Stage Line-up.
1:00 - 1:30 .... Douglas Wise Band 1:30 - 2:00 .... Full Cord Band 2:00 - 2:30 .... Special Blend of Bluegrass 2:30 - 3:00 .... Cedar Ridge Bluegrass Band 3:00 - 3:30 .... The Lenhart Family 3:30 - 4:00 .... The Miles Family 4:00 - 4:30 .... Out of the Blue 4:30 - 5:00 .... Ellen Beam & Bluegrass Twist 5:00 - 5:30 .... Windy Mt. Boys
Cafetiria Stage #2 .... All day open mike with Jam band back up!
Come on out and join the fun... Bring the family... Grab the guitar and join in the jammin!
It's Official! I'll be playing one Michigan show at the Riversbend in Eaton Rapids on the 23rd of January at 9:30 PM. Hope you can make it out. It's sure to be a blast!!
So sorry...I had my dates all messed up, thought the trip to the island was the first weekend of January for some stupid reason. I was really hoping it was going to work out...
One of Shane's best friends is in a band, and their cd release party is at the Intersection Friday night. Shane bought us tickets a long time ago, I guess, but I didn't even know we were going until a few days ago. Are you guys playing somewhere that night and if so what time? Perhaps we could make both?
Howdy to you!! Glad we made a connection, I'm really likin your tunes!! Keep pickin and we'll keep in touch! Hopefully I can catch a gig one of these days :)
hey hey! If your coming in town tommorw get ahold of me, You know where to find me :). I'll be working at serenity from 3 to 9ish. Tommorw night is pint night too! peace!
