Welcome to String Band Sessions, the official podcast of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band tradition! Be sure to stay updated as we release new episodes throughout the year, featuring stories, interviews, and inside looks at all things String Bands.
String Band Sessions podcast is back for another episode of our "Steps In Time" series, spotlighting the pros who help bring string band productions to life with their dance expertise. In this episode, host Jim Donio visits the clubhouse of the South Philadelphia String Band to chat with their choreographer Celia Criniti.
18 Sept 2026
S2 Episode 13 - Steps In Time: Andrea Kenney
String Band Sessions podcast continues on location for our "Steps In Time" series, highlighting the essential role of movement and dance in every band's production. In this episode, host Jim Donio visits the clubhouse of 2026 1st Prize-winner, the Quaker City String Band, to chat with their choreographer Andrea Kenney.
11 Sept 2026
S2 Episode 12 - Steps In Time: Dana and Riley Theil
String Band Sessions podcast is on location for our next series "Steps In Time" where we focus on an essential aspect of every production...choreography. Host Jim Donio is introducing us to the pros who teach us how to dance, starting with the only mother/daughter choreographers Dana and Riley Theil. They work with almost half of the bands in the String Band Division: Aqua String Band, Avalon String Band, Joseph A. Ferko String Band, Fralinger String Band, Hegeman String Band and Uptown String Band.
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