Connect with the Sound of Still Pines
Still Pines String Band is a four piece acoustic group that performs American roots and blues repertoire. We have fiddle, banjo, string bass, and guitar, and play songs shaped for contemporary audiences in Cincinnati and the tri-state. Two singers deliver harmony within modern lyrical settings while the band itself remains the protagonist.
Our arrangements emphasize grooves, shuffle pockets, and modern acoustic storytelling rather than presenting the music as a museum-style old-time act. Fiddle and banjo trade melodic phrases over guitar harmony and a walking string bass, creating an inviting sound that feels current and intentional.
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​The ensemble interprets earlier material in a modern context. The repertoire reflects a shift toward blues-oriented selections and contemporary vocal vehicles rather than traditional programming.
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Upcoming Public Shows
Check our schedule to find out when and where you can catch Still Pines live. Our performances promise ambiance and connections in intimate venues.
Our Story
Still Pines is a talented 4 piece string band from Cincinnati. We specialize in Bluegrass, Blues, and Roots music to enrich your events and gatherings.
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Still Pines connects Appalachian instrumentation and two lead vocalists to the language of American blues. Music is arranged as shuffle conversations, highlighting fiddle, guitar and banjo interplay while remaining clearly modern rather than fully traditional. Vocals sit inside the ensemble rather than above it, creating an intimate and approachable live experience.
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WHY STILL PINES IS DIFFERENT
Many groups rely on amplification and genre mashups to chase bar crowds or present strictly traditional old-time programs. Still Pines differs by interpreting earlier material through fully acoustic, laid back but a modern stage show that feels current to park venues, breweries, listening rooms, markets, and heritage festivals.
-Acoustic structure instead of amplified country or pure old-time focus
-Ensemble leadership rotates with fiddle, guitar, vocals and clawhammer banjo
-String bass provides a walking dance pulse suited to shuffle and swing
-Modern acoustic storytelling with two singers rather than individual sets