String Theory

• John Wenger - Electric Bass, Mandolin
• Jim Prange - Guitar, Piano
• Special Guests - varies
• Kevin Grant - Drums

String Theory is an acoustic duo performing throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. The duo is great for quiet venues or smaller gatherings.

Super String Theory adds drums and guitar. They rock out and will definitely get your guests moving on the dance floor.

String Theory and Super String Theory use improvisation and guest musicians to deliver a performance that is always exciting. Their extensive repertoire of covers songs and originals can be tailored to meet the needs of almost any event. They play covers of a wide variety of rock, country, folk, and blues music as well as a few originals. Whatever they play, they do their own creative interpretations of it. From a noisy bar room to a quiet dinner receptions, String Theory can entertain your guests with their unique style and musicianship. Their varied song list has something to offer for guests of all ages.

While String Theory is an acoustic duo that is great for small intimate gatherings, Super String Theory rocks out. They play much the same music but with a lot more energy and excitement! Super String Theory is a perfect fit for larger gatherings and parties where you want your guests dancing but still want something other than a typical wedding/variety band. Simply put, Super String Theory jams!

GROUP MEMBERS:
Jim Prange - Acoustic Guitar
John Wenger - Electric Bass, Mandolin
Various Guests – Electric Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Acoustic Lead Guitar, Banjo, Percussion, Dobro, Fiddle, etc.
Kevin Grant - Drums (Super String Theory)

VENUES PLAYED:
* Imperial Ballroom, Amway Grand Hotel
* Val-du Lakes
* Strand Theatre
* E3 Bistro
* Teazers Bar and Grille
* Bonneyville Mills
* Century Post Pub
* Larkin's Restaurant
* Rocky's Bar and Grill
* The Radio Tavern
* Cheer's Good Time Saloon
* The Tie Dye Festival
* Tip Top Deluxe
* Juke's
* Quinn and Tuite's

COMMENTS:
"I want to tell you how much we enjoyed your music performance for our event in Grand Rapids. Just as I had hoped, it was the perfect blend for our varied guest list."
CarolAnne Giustina - On Course Events
Event Coordinator for the Jeep King of the Mountain World Series of Mountain Biking

BIOGRAPHY:
String Theory started playing together in early 2002. They evolved from jam sessions happening at fire pits and private parties throughout Southwest Michigan. Their mission is to bring the magic and energy of these fire pit jam sessions to your event. To accomplish this they use guest musicians playing a variety of instruments. They also perform songs with loose arrangements and open spaces for jams, often arranging a song while in the middle of a performance. The combination of guest musicians and improvisation keeps their music fresh and gives it an excitement that can't be rehearsed.

Both Jim and John have been performing music locally for over 15 years. John has played bass with bands such as Mass Quantities, The Gruv Unit, and Headlight. He has also put in a lot of time mixing sound for local bands and operating his home recording studio where he has recorded dozens of local singer songwriters. Jim has taken the stage at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts with his band Scatterdome and has played with many area bands including Lighthouse Commission and Insane Theatre.

EQUIPMENT:
String Theory is proud of both their vintage instruments and their digital sound system. John plays a 1967 Fender Electric Jazz Bass and a 1970 Harmony F-70 Acoustic/Electric Mandolin. Jim plays an Epiphoneacoustic with a built in pickup and microphone system. For sound reinforcement, they utilize EV Condensor microphones, a digital mixer and a JBL Eon self-powered speaker system. (Use of a house PA system is acceptable.)

• After The Gold Rush - Neil Young
• After Midnight - JJ Cale (covered by Eric Clapton)
• All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan
• Angel From Montgomery - John Prine
• Back On The Train - Phish
• Bad Moon Rising - Creedance Clearwater Revival
• Before You Accuse Me - E. McDaniels (Clapton, CCR)
• Bertha - Grateful Dead
• Blue On Black - Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Counting Crows)
• Bottomless Lake - John Prine
• Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day
• Breeze, The - JJ Cale (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
• Can't You See - Allman Brothers
• Country Roads - John Denver
• Dead Flowers - Rolling Stones
• Dirty Life and Times - Warren Zevon
• Don't Pass Me By - Beatles
• Drift Away - Dobie Gray (Rod Stewart, Uncle Kracker)
• Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot
• Everything Is Broken - Bob Dylan (John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Sheperd)
• Farmhouse - Phish
• Fields of Gold - Sting
• Folsum Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• For What's It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
• Forty Days and Forty Nights - Donna The Buffalo
• Franklin's Tower - Grateful Dead
• Fred Bear - Ted Nugent
• Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
• Goin' Down The Road Feelin Bad - Grateful Dead
• Good Thing, A - Fine Young Cannibals
• Hard Times - Ray Charles
• Heavy Metal Drummer - Wilco
• Helpless - Neil Young
• Hey, Hey, What Can I Do? - Led Zeppelin
• Horse with No Name - America
• I Don't Want To Fight - Tom Petty
• If You Only Could - Donna The Buffalo
• I'm Looking Through You - Beatles
• Imagine - John Lennon
• In My Own Mind - Lyle Lovett
• In The Jail House Now - Jimmie Rodgers (Johnny Cash, Jerry Garcia, Soggy Bottom Boys)
• Knockin On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
• Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan (Neil Diamond)
• Last Time, The - Rolling Stones
• Let It Be - Beatles
• Life By The Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Light My Fire - The Doors
• Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull
• Long Black Coat - Bob Dylan (Joan Osborne)
• Long Black Veil - Johnny Cash (Dave Matthews, Nick Cave)
• Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels Band (David Allan Coe)
• Lucky Man - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
• Magnolia - JJ Cale (Poco)
• Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
• Mighty Quinn, The - Bob Dylan (Hollies, Manfred Mann)
• Mr. Charlie - Grateful Dead
• Needle And The Damage Done - Neil Young
• No Place Like The Right Time - Donna The Buffalo
• Old Love - Eric Clapton
• Paradise - John Prine
• Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
• Riders On The Storm - The Doors
• Ripple - Grateful Dead
• ROCK In The USA - John Mellencamp
• Roller Derby Queen - Jim Croce
• Seminole Wind - John Anderson (Donna The Buffalo)
• Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sister Golden Hair - America
• Soulshine - Allman Brothers (Warren Haynes, Government Mule)
• Spider and The Fly - Rolling Stones
• Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
• Steamroller - James Taylor
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sympathy For The Devil - Rolling Stones
• Tangled Up In Blue - Bob Dylan
• Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
• Things We Said Today - Beatles
• Time Of The Season - The Zombies
• Too Good To Be True - Tom Petty
• Train Home - Chris Smither
• Traveling Light - JJ Cale
• Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
• Weight, The - The Band
• What I Am - Edie Brickell
• When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin
• Willin' - Little Feat
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• You Don't Know How It Feels - Tom Petty
• You Wreck Me - Tom Petty

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, Weddings...and more.

• I hired String Theory for a 50th birthday party in June 2006. I knew I had hired the right band when they arrived in plenty of time to setup and be ready. All the guys were very accomodating and it was obvious these guys knew what they were doing. We had a few musicians at the party and they were able to get up on stage with them and jam, even if it meant using their gear. They even stayed later than scheduled. If your looking for a band that covers alot of the older style rock and roll... look no more! Give these guys a call! Joe Walters -- Joe W, Rockford, MI, 6/17/2006
• Arrived on time and performed as scheduled. Great music! Members were all friendly and professional. Awesome trio! Highly recommended. Thanks so much! E. Pope -- Elizabeth P, Bristol, IN, 8/12/2006
• Wonderful! All younger and older enjoyed the music! They accommodated the request for additional musicians to add a specific touch to the event! A hit with all that attended! Would recommend for anyone looking for a great night of music entertainment! -- Heather B, Holland, MI, 11/10/2007
• I enjoyed them very much. We don,t usually have this particular type of entertainment but the customers we had enjoyed them for a change of pace. I felt they were very accomodating in my short time of need. We like to find new entertainment that is local. Thank you for the opportunity and I will be getting with you shortly to re-book. Julie -- Julie C, Belding, MI, 10/26/2007
• Super String Theory did an awesome job at our wedding! They were accomadating, had a great set list, took requests, played as long as we wanted them to, what else can i say, great energy. I would recommend these guys to anyone! Thanks again guys! Jake & Deb P -- Jake P, Mendon, MI, 9/15/2007

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