In 1993, Colorado ski town Crested Butte was blessed with the inception of The String Cheese Incident, a rock band meddling in funk, electronica, bluegrass, and you name it. While each musician plays multiple instruments — from electric mandolin to lap steel guitar to accordion — their musical roots remain constant, as well as their annual Colorado New Year’s Eve bash at 1stBank Center with a full 3D production. Keith Moseley shared with me via phone the band’s history, experiences, what the people of Santa Barbara can expect, and maybe the mystery behind the band’s name.
Where did the band name come from?
Ah, that’s all top secret.