“"I first experienced Devin Thunhorst and The Old 13 String Bandits at FiddleFest. They swing like mad!! Like Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller havin' a part with Dock Boggs, Bob Wills and Jimmie Rodgers. Incredible musicianship, and hugely fun. Invite them to your next to-do..."” - Jeffrey Jones
— 88.9FM WOJB Radio - The Afternoon Show with Jeffrey Jones
The old 13 string bandits
The Old 13 String Bandits
(One Man) American Roots band
Devin Thunhorst is the driving force behind Old 13 String Bandits — a roots act drawing from country blues, old-time, swing, folk, and New Orleans street jazz. Armed with resonator guitar, foot percussion, and his unique voice, Devin tells a Unique story about his travels through the nostalgic sounds of the American Song book. He came up busking street corners and riding trains, eventually rooting himself in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The Old 13 String Bandits hits just as hard as a One Man Band as it does expanded to a full band with fiddles, horns, and upright bass. Notable appearances include Big Top Chautauqua, where they opened for Dailey & Vincent.
Sample Videos
The Old 13 String Bandits have been featured in the following appearances:Opened for Dailey & Vincent of the Grand Old Opry and the PBS show "Dailey & Vincent" at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, WIFeatured twice Live on The Afternoon Show with Jeffrey Jones on 88.9 WOJB radio of Hayward, WIFiddleFest in Seeley, WISoundCheq Music Fest in Washburn, WIGingko Coffeehouse in St Paul, MNFarewell in KCMO with Pentagram String BandChelsea’s in Eureka Springs, ARThe Crow Bar in Austin, TXShakedown Street in Omaha, NELocals DSM in Des Moines, IA1234 Decatur in New Orleans, LASt Roch's Tavern in New Orleans, LA with Steady Company.
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