Back 2 Back String Band Champions
January 2, 2022 was a historic day for the South Philadelphia String Band. For the first time in the our long and storied history, the band won back to back first prize in the String Band Division on New Year’s Day. Over the past 17 years South Philly has been the most consistent prize winning […]
“Awaken the Dragon”
We are so proud of our 2017 performance. Special thanks to everyone that supported us throughout the year, especially our family and friends. While we were not able to bring the trophy back home this year, we felt like we gave one hell of a show. We hope that you all enjoyed it as much […]
Congratulations – Quaker City String Band 2017 Champions
The Officers and Members of South Philadelphia would like to offer our sincere Congratulations to the men of the Quaker City String Band for their First Prize performance of, “Winter is Coming”. We would also like to congratulate Thomas D’Amore, Ferko String Band, on your First Place Captains Prize! Happy New Year!!
70 Years of String Band Excellence
May 14th, 1946 in the Grays Ferry kitchen of Samuel G. Hamilton the South Philadelphia String Band was born! The mission statement was simple, “A good band was one that featured good people and good musicians, having a good time.” That philosophy still holds true today as it did 70 years ago. The diverse membership […]
Champions Serenade!
This Sunday, April 17th from 1-5, will be the long awaited String Band Champions Serenade. Featuring the top String Band’s in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Here is some important information regarding the event: There will be no parking in the area surrounding the South Philadelphia String Band club house. Parking will be available at the […]
“Champs serenading the Champs”
Thank you, Dave Gryzbowski of WPHL-17, for capturing this video of our performance last Saturday at the Fancy Brigade Serenade. This video was taken in front of the Champion, Golden Crown NYB. We hope you enjoy! Champs serenading the champs! From earlier the South Philadelphia String Band playing at the Golden Crown fancy brigade serenade. […]
Fancy Brigade Serenade
Come join the South Philadelphia String Band in honoring the Fancy Brigade Champion, Golden Crown NYB, this Saturday, 1/9/16! The festivities are to begin at 3pm at their clubhouse, 2022 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19148. This will be the first performance for SPSB as 2016 String Band Champions!