Magnolia Street String Band

MSSB is a five-piece acoustic band from New Jersey playing traditional bluegrass with hints of country and folk.

Upcoming Concerts

Our Music

Album

Wrong Side of the Rain

Videos

About Magnolia Street String Band

Magnolia Street String Band started in 2013 as an informal project between Matthew Backes and Sheila Shukla and other friends in Highland Park, NJ. Paul Prestopino, Bobby Baxmeyer, Ron Greenstein, Gary Olyear later joined the group, bringing rock solid, driving rhythm and hot pickin’. Other collaborators include Nick Conte, Dan O’ Dea, Larry Hunsberger, Austin Alfano, Jimmy Heffernan, Guy Leatherman, Bob Harris and David Rimelis.

Since 2014 the band has played a steady stream of shows to ever larger and more appreciative audiences. They have played festival stages, state fairs, hootenannies, honky tonks, and more refined events as well. Their music is grounded in traditional bluegrass with elements of cosmic Americana, country, and old-time as well as original compositions mixed in. The band’s sound features powerful three-part harmonies and compelling instrumentals. Overall, their take on bluegrass feels old but relevant, traditional but personal, and well crafted but soulful and direct. Their first full-length album, Wrong Side of the Rain, was released in June, 2019.

Contact us for Booking

Email: mssbmusic@gmail.com

Call: Sheila at  732-979-4944

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