Lake Effect String Band

Lake Effect String Band

Bluegrass from Duluth, MN

Brought together by Bluegrass jams in Duluth, MN, the Lake Effect String Band is grounded in the rich traditions of delicious, upbeat picking. With original tunes along with classics ranging from Flatt & Scruggs and Doc Watson to NewGrass heroes like Hot Rize and Béla Fleck, Lake Effect piles up enough tunes for any string music lover. Storming your ears with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass, Lake Effect always delivers more than expected.

Lake Effect String Band

Studio Recordings

Original bluegrass music by the Lake Effect String Band.

Western Shore
Hop Sludge & Hipsters
Indiana Moon

Live Performances

Meet the Band

Will Robertson

Will Robertson

guitar

Luke Rutten

Luke Rutten

mandolin

Michael P. Geraci

Michael P. Geraci

banjo

Bob Helland

Bob Helland

bass

News

“…exciting new discovery is Lake Effect String Band…”

Jazz, jumpin’ joints and jams: Duluth Reader

Booking Information

You can find us playing around the twin ports once or twice a month. We play events, too! For booking inquiries, please email us at lakeeffectstringband@gmail.com.