Second String Band Our incredibly out-of-date MySpace page; more tunes here. Maybe one of these days we’ll update it. Maybe one of these days we’ll step into the 21st century and do something on FaceBook.

Auble Systems The BEST custom amps from our own Marc Auble.

Cat’s Away Studio Miner’s home studio, where we recorded our first album “Backroads” in early 2009. Great Big Gone’s “Threadbare Heart” was also recorded here as was Sport’s Alternative’s recent EP “On Any Given Sunday.” We’re expecting to go back into the studio next fall to record our second album.

Sprawling Productions Check out Miner’s violin work with progressive rock bands “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Kill Tim’s Grass”.

Sports Alternative Marc & Bert’s electric power trio, with Sue Pippin pounding the skins. Tuneful and rocking, they play great Marc Auble originals and unique cover tune arrangements. Miner often joins them on electric violin.

Great Big Gone Serving up a twangy blend of electrified porch picking, finger licking, roots rocking, western swinging, honky tonking Americana all garnished with a pinch of cajun. Miner played on their “Threadbare Heart” album and performed with them for several years.

Turntable Graveyard Tuneful and satisfying original rock with sharp lyrics, that blends classic 70s sensibilities with the best the recent decades have to offer. Top-notch playing, and fronted by Miner’s old friend and former bandmate Greg Bower from Great Big Gone.

Terrapin Junction One of the best Grateful Dead tribute bands in the area, they’re back and better than ever after a much-too-long hiatus. Great musicianship, harmonies and vibes, and guaranteed to get you up and “Dancin’ in the Streets”. Our old friend and former bandmate Matt holds down the lead guitar chair and is a force to be reckoned with, as is everyone else in the band.

iBluegrass.com Redefining Internet Bluegrass since 1996.

Caffé Driade World-class baristas and an amazing natural setting on Bolin Creek in Chapel Hill; we love playing there and drinking their fabulous coffees.

Open Eye Cafe Another great place for coffee and music, when you happen to be in Carrboro.

The Original Q Shack Our favorite Q; catch us here the second Sunday evening every month.

The Players' Retreat Great food and drink and a Raleigh tradition since 1951; most evenings you’ll find Bert behind the bar at the PR, serving up all your favorites.

CupAJoe Consistently great coffee; they do their own roasting.

Crema Coffee Award-winning brews and a local favorite; really nice folks and they do their own roasting.

New Hope Valley Railway Preserving the history and heritage of North Carolina railroads for the future.

Friends of Bolin Creek A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Bolin Creek corridor in the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

Downhome Groove Genuine, original music that comes from the heart and captures the honest spirit of good times with good friends.