String Band Sessions

S2 Episode 5 - 2025 HOF: The Durning Joe's

Season 2 of String Band Sessions Podcast continues with the third Philadelphia String Band Association "Hall of Famers" episode. Host Jim Donio doubles down with not one, but two 2026 inductees from the Durning String Band...Captain Joe "Asti" Pomante and Past President Joe Forster. They share memories of their respective Mummers journeys to Durning String Band, including the history behind the late-1980s merger between the Durning and Garden State String Bands. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

S2 Episode 4 - 2025 HOF: John Evans

Season 2 of String Band Sessions Podcast continues with a new "The Hall of Famers" episode as host Jim Donio speaks with this year's inductees into the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association Hall of Fame. Next up is John Evans who has been a member of seven string bands during his lifelong Mummers career, including almost three decades at his current home the Joseph A. Ferko String Band. John shares some great stories about his grandfather Harry Lawson (who captained the original Avalon String Band) and a special mentor Henry Kunzig, Sr. (longtime Captain of the Duffy String Band).

S2 Episode 3 - 2025 HOF: Chris Farr

Season 2 of String Band Sessions Podcast continues with a new series entitled "The Hall of Famers" where host Jim Donio speaks with this year's inductees into the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association Hall of Fame. First up is Chris Farr who has successfully arranged musical scores for many bands over his Mummers career, with an enviable 1st prize-winning record.

S2 Episode 2 - 2027 Theme Submissions

Season 2 of String Band Sessions podcast continues with host Jim Donio’s coverage and commentary at the 2027 String Band Theme Submission Event on February 28. Watch for new episodes coming soon and check out all of Season 1 on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

S2 Episode 1 - New Year's Day 2026 & The String Band Spectacular

Season 2 of String Band Sessions is officially underway! Host Jim Donio is joined by Sam Regalbuto, President of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about New Year’s Day 2026 and what fans can expect from the upcoming String Band Spectacular.