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The Second String Band plays
progressive acoustic music in the Triangle region of North
Carolina. With an eclectic style ranging from bluegrass to
newgrass to progressive folk, rock and blues, our music features
traditional acoustic intrumentation and
rich harmony vocals. We play around a pair of microphones, in
the classic style used by some of the great string bands. With abundant
lead vocalists, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, our sound
maintains variety and interest. We invite you to come and see us,
and hope you enjoy our music!
The Band:
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Marc Auble — resonator
slide guitar, acoustic guitar, lead & harmony vocals, songwriting
In addition to his acoustic skills, Marc is a
talented electric guitar player and veteran of the local scene, and
also plays in Sports Alternative. When not playing music,
Marc may be found building custom amplifiers and other sound equipment,
or writing songs with his niece.
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Miner Gleason — violin,
mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, lead & harmony vocals,
songwriting
Classically trained, Miner has played with rock, folk and
classical chamber groups and sung with barbershop quartets and chamber
choirs. When not showing his fiddle virtuosity, Miner enjoys sushi and
jogging and making sawdust, and can often be found testing voice
technology software.
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Michael Lowry — mandolin,
acoustic guitar, fiddle, lead & harmony vocals, songwriting
Although he's been involved in
music since an early age, Michael discovered a love
for bluegrass only a few years ago and has never looked
back. When not playing in The Second String Band,
Michael may be found taking care of his two young daughters or
analyzing groundwater hydrogeology.
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Bert McMillan — bass,
harmony & lead vocals
An experienced electric bassist, Bert's a veteran of many
local bands and also plays with Marc in Sports Alternative. He
readily adopted the upright string bass a couple years ago after
receiving one as a gift. When not playing music, Bert can often be found
serving pints at the Player's Retreat in Raleigh.
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Alumnus and occasional guest:
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Matt Mikula — banjo,
acoustic guitar, mandolin, lead & harmony vocals, songwriting
In addition to his tasty banjo picking, Matt's an accomplished guitarist and has played
with several local bands including
popular Grateful Dead cover band Terrapin Junction. An avid runner and
swimmer, he's often found working a camera or voicing college sports
play-by-play.
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