Good For Nuthin String Band
Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York's own String Band with
Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Upright Bass, 5-String Banjo, Cajun Accordian and Hammered Dulcimer

Good friends playing a unique brand of Traditional American Roots Music - what we call
"MUSIC AMERICANA OBSCURA"™

Susan Beates - Mandolin, Fiddle, Cello
Roger TeWinkle - Upright Bass
Michael Vickey - Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, 5-String Banjo
Mark Zimmer - Guitar, Cajun Accordian

Email Contacts:
Michael Vickey
Sue Beates

Good for Nuthin String Band News

Band member Michael Vickey won First Place in the 2009 Florida State Old Time Music Championships for Hammered Dulcimer. He also placed 3rd in the Mountain Dulcimer competition.

The Good for Nuthin String Band's music is featured in a TV documentary about the Pennsylvania Oil Region, and the 150th Anniversary of the Drake Well, Birthplace of the Modern Petroleum Industry. Edwin Drake drilled the first commercially successful oil well in 1859 and the Good for Nuthin String Band plays music from that era. "The Valley That Changed the World" was produced by WQED (Pittsburgh) and funded by Oil150. First TV broadcast of the documentary was on April 16, 2009 on WQED. Other PBS affiliates are airing the program throughout 2009. A DVD of the program is available for purchase on the WQED website.

January, 2010 - we are currently recording for our CD #3 - which should be ready for release in June. Watch for it!


Performance Schedule:

March 6, 2010 - Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. White Springs, Florida. 7:00 pm. - Michael is hosting the Saturday Coffeehouse. Free admission.

March 13, 2010 - Manatee Springs State Park. Chiefland, Florida. - Evening (time tba). - Michael is playing at the outdoor stage.

June 4 and 5, 2010 - OUR Fest. Sherman, NY. Stage performance Saturday June 5. For details see: OUR Fest Link

June 19 and 20, 2010 - Mayville Bluegrass Festival. Mayville, NY. Details TBA.

July 21, 2010 - Findley Lake Library Association's Live Concert at the Gazebo with the Good for Nuthin String Band. Findley Lake, NY. 7:00 pm - free admission.

Watch for more dates soon!

Get your own copy of the 1st CD from the Good for Nuthin String Band.
"Music Americana Obscura"™ features lots of Old-Time and Mountain Traditional tunes as well as a couple of our originals.

$15.00 Available at the Drake Oil Well Museum Gift Shop in Titusville, PA, and at The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park gift shop in White Springs, FL - or order online:

Secure online ordering:

AVAILABLE NOW! Good for Nuthin String Band #2.
Our CD # 2 features 13 Instrumental Old-Time and Mountain Traditional-style tunes, including 5 Good for Nuthin String Band originals.

Click HERE to see a tune list and cover art from our CD #2

$15.00 AVAILABLE NOW at Drake Oil Well Museum Gift Shop in Titusville, PA, The Erie Book Store in Erie, PA, Hazen Manor in Sherman, NY, Penn Shore Vineyards and South Shore Wine Company in North East, PA, and at The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park gift shop in White Springs, FL or order online:

Secure online ordering:

You can also order the Good for Nuthin String Band CD's by mail.
Send check or money order along with your mailing address and choice of CD(s) to:

M J Vickey
PO Box 367
North East, PA 16428

$15.00 each + $3.00 shipping in USA (any quantity) - Make payment to: "M J Vickey"

OR - Listen to sound clips
and Buy our CD #2 or Download MP3 files for the CD at:

GOOD FOR NUTHIN STRING BAND: #2 Traditional American Roots Music


What others are saying about our CD #2:

Kathy F. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania says "Wow!!! I picked up a copy of your latest CD when I was in the Shop on Friday, and I tried to listen to it while I was folding laundry over the weekend. I don't recommend that! A lot of foot tapping happened, but not much laundry got folded. It is amazing!! I listened to it on the way to work, and plan to make my boss listen later today when we travel to WV for a seminar tomorrow. Your CD is FUN and showcases the talents of all the various string players. I can't seem to get enough! The group sounds so tight - masterful. I am in awe. . . . The mandolin is incredible. I love your notes on the insert, too. Full of fun and personality. Congratulations on an excellent collection!"

Andy B. from Portland, Oregon says "Outstanding CD! We have listened to it twice and shared it with some folks from Canada while we had some beers and a tour of our RV. The engineering and quality are very professional . . . and it sounds sweet on my player without any adjustment as we go from tune to tune."

Jodie von G. from New York says "We are listening to your CD as I write. We are thrilled with it! The sound is excellent and the playing is top notch. It is my favorite CD as of now!!!!"

Al P. from Ligonier, Pennsylvania says "So what do I do? I put on Number Two for the first time. And, I am enthralled. It is terrific. I love the Vickey compositions, I love the traditional, I love it all. And, from someone who mostly listens to Bach, and, when it can be found, good New Age, it is simply delightful! Many, many thanks . . . have a great evening. You have made mine a lot better!"

Charlie B. from Clearwater, Florida says ". . . nice work - nice graphics - nice music - very pleased - its a great album! Much respect."

Kate G. from Arlington, Virginia says "Oh, this is good stuff, Michael! I am listening to the cd as I write (even though the computer speakers don’t do it justice.) I have gone back twice to Dingley’s Acre. It is haunting and beautiful. White Springs called to my Irish and Scot ancestors. OK, most of them do for good reason. . . .You guys have too much fun while you are playing. When I heard the spoons I almost fell out of my seat - haven’t heard them in years."

Master Instrument Maker, Dennis Dorogi of Brocton, NY says "I am enjoying your very lively CD. It is a nice group effort. Best I have heard in a long time. It is going to be played a lot. I like the way your group integrates the dulcimer with the other instruments. It seems to fit in as if it belongs there."

Michael's Appalachian Dulcimer solo:

Thanks to Larry McLean for the above pictures taken at the 2009 OUR Fest in Sherman, NY.

The above pictures were taken at Findley Lake, NY - July 29, 2009.

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A great place to stay when in Western NY / Chautauqua area: Hazen Manor

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