The .357 String Band

about

The Wisconsin state motto is simple - “Forward.” Milwaukee’s own .357 String Band epitomizes this spirit. Established in 2004, they have brought their inimitably relentless style of Americana from the West Coast of the United States to as far east as Serbia, playing over 600 shows in 10 different countries, and honing their razor sharp sound and adrenaline-fueled live show with a grueling tour schedule. Anything but derivative, The .357 String Band pays homage to both the dark roots of Americana - the fatalistic murder ballads, sneering Outlaw Country and unforgiving Gospel. The result is a faster, more frenzied folk music - something the band calls “Streetgrass.” Forgoing drums and using only stringed instruments, The .357 String Band plays with all the fire and fury of Rock & Roll; with an often surprising musical and lyrical refinement. Replete with mythology and mysticism, religious imagery and Biblical reference, The .357 String Band’s music ultimately engages with life here on Earth - the struggle of human beings to reconcile conflicting impulses and emotions is at the core of their music. With lyrics that can be as dark as the human soul at its worst, the music can’t be called negative - rather, it serves as a grim-yet-hopeful reminder that only by fully embracing the demons inside each of us can we exorcise them. Impossible to pin down to any one genre, The .357 String Band have won accolades from fans of many different styles of music, and they were voted “Best Count

top songs

albums

Ghost Town

Fire & Hail

Lightning From the North

Fire And Hail

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Outlaw Radio Chicago: The Compilation, Vol. 1

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VA - Rodenticide: The Best Of Dark Roots Music Volume 3

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Rodenticide: The Best of Dark Roots Music Volume III

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VA - Back To The Country

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Back To The Country

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Rodenticide: The Best Of Dark Roots Music Volume 3

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Rosa in Heaven

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The 9B Covers Comp Tape

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