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Stringtown Trio Celtic Band from Mason, MI

Will travel up to 250 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 18 Reviews
  • 51 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2010
  • 5 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $675 per event

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Mid-Michigan's Stringtown Trio brings together guitars, mandolin, fiddles, and harmony vocals all in one package, performing swinging roots music ranging in styles from celtic/world music, country/bluegrass, swing/blues, with exuberant virtuosity. These three musical veterans have a combined total of 100 years of performing throughout the US and having appeared at countless private and corporate events. ********************************************** Robert McCloy: Fiddle, guitars, & vocals. A full time musician for over 40 years, Robert has morphed from folk/bluegrass guitarist, to bluegrass mandolin player, to pop/country electric fiddler/guitarist, to solo classical/jazz guitarist/fiddler. Experience ranges from the early years of appearances at coffeehouses and folk/bluegrass festivals - to "doing time" at grimy country/rock honky tonks, to pursuing of a solo career and appearances at thousands of weddings, conventions, corporate & private events throughout the Midwest over the last 30 years. In addition to performance, Robert has taught guitar, mandolin, and fiddle at Elderly Instruments in Lansing, MI since 1979 - while having also taught at Lansing Community College, MSU Evening College, Jackson Symphony Community Music School, and has conducted workshops at festivals and symposiums. Robert McCloy has been a Gigmasters member since 2004. Search Gigmasters under my name to see the reviews posted by past Gigmasters clients. Click on "find performers", then go to the alphabetical listing to search "Robert McCloy". You will find rave reviews about professionalism, accommodation to requests, punctuality, and more. He's worked over 1000 weddings. 5 Star Rating on WeddingWire, where you'll find over 200 reviews from past clients. _________________________ Pooh Stevenson: Mandolin, cello, vocals Pooh Stevenson has been a mainstay on the folk/bluegrass/ Celtic scene in the Lansing area for over 30 years playing her mandolin and cello in numerous bands and recording sessions. Band credits include: Lady of the Lake, Counterpoint, The Dennis Cyporyn Band and Lonesome and Blue . She is best known for her clear clean tone on the mandolin and tasteful back up work on the rumbling romantic sounds of the cello. Performances highlights include: The Pentagon Memorial dedication with Kitty Donohoe , Warm-up act for George Jones and Tricia Yearwood at the Clio theater , International Bluegrass Music Association Showcase act Louisville KY , Wheatland Music Festival, Blissfest, Hiawatha, South Plaines College, Levelland TX., and many other clubs, concerts and events. -------------------------- Chris Rietz: Guitar & Mando Cello. Chris Rietz's wide-ranging fluency in American, Scots-Irish and many other roots acoustic styles has put him in demand as a solo performer and sideman for many years. He's appeared on recordings (on guitar and other fretted instruments) by such Michigan notables as Joel Mabus, Sally Rogers, Kitty Donohoe, Marty Somberg and more; and he was a member of the Celtic-styled trio Party of 3, whose album “Modal Citizens” was released on the acclaimed indie label Marimac Records.

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Review by Timothy C.

Holiday PartyReviewed on April 9, 2023From Birmingham, MI

They were fantastic. Very friendly and played lovely music for our party. Everyone thought they were great and very personable.

Stringtown Trio:

Heya Tim; Thanks for the opportunity. That was a really fun day. Hoping we can do future events for you. Best Wishes; Robert McCloy

Review by Dana B.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on September 13, 2021From Ann Arbor, MI

The Stringtown Trio was perfect for my mother in laws 90th birthday party! They knew the popular songs she requested and we all enjoyed listening, singing along and dancing to the Irish music!

Review by Brian W.

Memorial ServiceReviewed on June 17, 2019From Lansing, MI

Robert was excellent to work with from initial communications through the end of our event. I am especially appreciative of his talent and flexibility with our performing needs. Looking forward to their other performances soon!

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  • Celtic Jigs, Reels, Hornipipes
  • Bluegrass Songs & Instrumentals | Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Newgrass, & traditional hoedowns.
  • International Favorites - Italian, Greek, Brazilian
  • Jazz/Swing Standards | Ellington, Gershwin, Porter & More

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Upcoming Events

September 28, 2024 • Wedding Reception
Sat3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Traverse City, MI

Past Events

May 6, 2023 • Community Event
Sat4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chicago, IL
March 25, 2023 • Holiday Party
Sat4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Birmingham, MI
November 26, 2022 • Celebration
Sat1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Clarkston, MI
October 1, 2022 • Wedding
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Perry, MI
July 22, 2022 • Private Party
Fri5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grand Rapids, MI
July 16, 2022 • Celebration
Sat6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Higgins Lake, MI
July 16, 2022 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Frankenmuth, MI
June 12, 2022 • Graduation Party
Sun7:30 PM - 9:00 PM West Bloomfield, MI
April 23, 2022 • Community Event
Sat3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Jackson, MI
August 29, 2021 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sun5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ann Arbor, MI
July 14, 2020 • Private Party
Tue6:00 PM - 6:30 PM East Lansing, MI
February 29, 2020 • Private Party
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ann Arbor, MI

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