About Us
Four Musicians-Eighteen Instruments
Four Musicians-Eighteen Instruments
Four Musicians-Eighteen Instruments
The Skylands Duclimer String Band was founded in the Autumn of 2015. An offshoot of the Rockaway (NJ) Dulcimer Club, the group formed to play at a benefit event, SEQUAL's Grapes and Goodies. That performance led to performances at Lusscroft Farm and Crystal Springs. Subsequent public performances have included the New Jersey State Fair
The Skylands Duclimer String Band was founded in the Autumn of 2015. An offshoot of the Rockaway (NJ) Dulcimer Club, the group formed to play at a benefit event, SEQUAL's Grapes and Goodies. That performance led to performances at Lusscroft Farm and Crystal Springs. Subsequent public performances have included the New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County, NJ, Waterloo Village, Foster Armstrong House, The Essex County Victorian Society, the Morris County 4H Fair in Chester, a Chili Fest in NE Pennsylvania, numerous performances benefiting Project Self Sufficiency and the Sussex German Christmas Market. For the past six years, the band has played for over 200 attendees at the First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains' St. Patrick's Day Dinner.
A Different Sound
Four Musicians-Eighteen Instruments
Four Musicians-Eighteen Instruments
Words that describe our sound include "unique", "eclectic", "relaxing", "inspiring", "dynamic" and "original". The four person group consists of:
- Donna Traylor; Hammered Dulcimer, Celtic Harp, and Keyboard and Vocals.
- Don Traylor; Mountain Dulcimer, Banjammer, Bodhran and Tin Whistle.
- Bob Taylor; Electric Bass, Cello, Viola and Hammered D
Words that describe our sound include "unique", "eclectic", "relaxing", "inspiring", "dynamic" and "original". The four person group consists of:
- Donna Traylor; Hammered Dulcimer, Celtic Harp, and Keyboard and Vocals.
- Don Traylor; Mountain Dulcimer, Banjammer, Bodhran and Tin Whistle.
- Bob Taylor; Electric Bass, Cello, Viola and Hammered Dulcimer.
- Lew Shafer; Six and Twelve String Guitar, Mandolin, Irish Bouzouki, Banjo, Harmonica and Vocals.
We'll play for You!
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We'll play for You!
The Skylands Dulcimer String Band plays at a wide range of venues from centuries old rooms to stately halls and outdoor gardens.
The band plays at both public and private functions. Our sound is ideal as background music for large dinners and cocktail hours or as the main event at a fundraiser. From public libraries to private banquet roo
The Skylands Dulcimer String Band plays at a wide range of venues from centuries old rooms to stately halls and outdoor gardens.
The band plays at both public and private functions. Our sound is ideal as background music for large dinners and cocktail hours or as the main event at a fundraiser. From public libraries to private banquet rooms, the band's sounds transcend and adapt to the specific setting. We also perform at Weddings and House Parties.