Shaky Hand String Band was founded high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in 2016. While things have changed a bit over the years, the music remains, and fun is to be had by all who encounter the Shaky Hand String Band. The band began in Leadville Colorado in a studio apartment, then spent the next few years covering the western United States. Shaky Hand String Band were finalists at the 2022 Telluride Bluegrass band competition & the 2018 Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass Festival. The band has performed on countless stages and festivals across the country.
Flash forward to 2024, Shaky Hand String Band now have a 5 piece sound like never before. With a fresh approach comes a creative catalog of new and classic Shaky Hand tunes. While still "bluegrass" at heart the band is Shaking into different genres and bending roots music, creating a whole new Shaky Hand Sound.
Shaky Hand String Band members consists of Jess Rose Moidel (fiddle), Patrick O’Halloran (banjo) A variety of talented bass players, Leo Lopez (Percussion) and John Truscelli (Guitar). Rotating Guitar players: Loren Zyniecke and Alex Johnstone.
“Foodies and beer lovers; your palate will thank you while your feet will be tapping to the best in Colorado Bluegrass with Summit County’s own Shaky Hand String Band.”