The String Cheese Incident

String Cheese Incident’s history can be traced back to Crested Butte, Colorado where its original members were ski bums who played small gigs to earn lift tickets and play small gigs for extra income. That city‘s vibrant music culture combined with quality outdoor recreation has inspired its legacy for String Cheese Incident’s Colorado outfit.

Lend Me a Hand is their latest album and offers a poignant yet upbeat exploration of love, loss and resilience. Produced by Brad Cook with contributions from Moseley and Hollingsworth as well as Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam as featured musicians, Lend Me a Hand marks a triumphant return for this talented band.

Bluegrass

The String Cheese Incident quickly rose to fame as a beloved neo-hippie jam band through their live, improvisatory performances. Their growing fan base travels between shows for their unique carnival atmosphere.

They took pride in giving back to the communities where they play and were among the first bands to advocate “green” shows. Behind their relaxed music career hides surprising business savvy; ticket sales, merchandise orders and travel bookings run smoothly while their studio work continues to push hybrid grooves into new directions, forming creative connections with fans.

Rock

String Cheese Incident has proven their corporate prowess since emerging as ski bums; maintaining everything from booking and tour scheduling to travel arrangements requires equal parts business acumen and killer music talent.

Taken inspiration from various styles of music, the Colorado-based group blends rock, reggae and jazz into genre-defying live performances. Their shows always offer memorable musical experiences for their audience members while building community spirit at once.

Michael Kang (acoustic and electric mandolin, violin, vocals), Bill Nershi (acoustic guitar and lap steel guitar) and drummer Michael Travis are among the most prolific jam band players today.

Electronic

The String Cheese Incident’s musical repertoire encompasses an expansive variety of influences. While rock, bluegrass and country remain at the core of their sound, their jam sessions often defy easy categorization incorporating elements such as funk, reggae and jazz into their sound.

No matter where they perform – Red Rocks or Suwannee Hulaween – bands take fans on an immersive experience beyond music alone. By decorating venues and providing other creative touches that turn passive observers into active participants.

Additionally, the band is constantly looking for new ways to improve and innovate its show experience. They were among the first artists to use the Internet as an effective communication channel with their fans and pioneered an unconventional approach to the music industry by founding their own ticketing, merchandise and fan travel company.

Funk

At once carefree and business savvy, SCI displays remarkable business acumen. After their rise from small-town ski bums to global superstars, it became evident that managing their scene and dealing with ever-increasing venues would require additional oversight compared to what had initially been anticipated by the group.

SCI quickly recognized that music festivals could bring like-minded fans together for extended periods. Since their inception, SCI has supported and organized numerous destination events like Horning’s Hideout in Oregon; Electric Forest in Live Oak Florida; Suwanee Hulaween North Plains Oregon and Conscious Alliance to name just a few. Additionally, they are keen supporters of non-profits like Conscious Alliance.

Reggae

Reggae music has long been a source of influence on The String Cheese Incident. Their inspiration can be seen from artists like Bob Marley and Steel Pulse who spread messages of love and unity through their music.

SCI is best-known for their live shows that typically exceed four hours in duration. Their versatile soundscape and ability for improvisation provide their fans with pure musical expression.

SCI is often compared to the Grateful Dead and shares similar commitment to community involvement and giving back. They strive to give back to their audiences and work towards positive change within society.

Jazz

The String Cheese Incident is a jam band often compared to the Grateful Dead; as with them, they generally prefer live improvisational performances over studio recordings. Their new album Untying the Not marks an interesting change for them with more structured compositions that showcase modern pop sensibility.

Contrary to their neo-hippy and free spirit origins, SCI’s carefree atmosphere belies an impressive corporate prowess. The band maintains complete control of their business affairs via various companies created specifically for that purpose.

The band actively encourages fans to become an integral part of its show by decorating venues with hay bales and corn stalks, holding parades, and hosting costume contests – providing core fans with opportunities to help ensure a clean and safe experience for everyone involved.