About Us| Michigan Mafia String Band

Our History

Notorious for ROCKINACOUSTICBLUESGRASS The MICHIGAN MAFIA STRING BAND is fully armed with a very talented gang of West Michigan gunslingers that deliver Killer sounds no matter the musical neighborhood !

Michigan Mafia String Band has been performing in West Michigan for the last 6 years, playing rockin’ acoustic bluegrass, some sweet country along with a little Swing thrown in just to keep you movin’ has earned them an eclectic group of fans. The MMSB plays songs you love, some are classics, some are destined to be classic, all of them are performed in a powerful acoustic way.

Mark Zickefoose (Foose):
Foose is the GodFather of the Mafia. It is his vision and talent that provides the foundation for the Michigan Mafia String Band.
Raised in the remote western hills of West Virginia, listening to the legends the like of, Lester Flatt, Ray Charles, BB King and the Altman Brothers, molded his talent to what it is today. He’s a true story teller, and it’s his powerful rhythm guitar chops that carry the tunes through.
Brent Bell
Brent migrated to Detroit from Western Tennessee in the 60’s. Living in Detroit, he couldn’t help being influenced by the ‘Motown’ sounds, while at the same time, keeping the influences of his Tennessee upbringing. It’s the country sounds of the south that resonate with him. While the Mafia sound encompasses all genres, R & B, soul, blues and rock, Brent plays his harp from the soul and gives life to them all.
Scott “Captain Buck” Robinson
Scott, (Captain Buck) pound for pound is the happiest hitman of the Mafia! His jokes keep us all laughing. His experience has had him performing with blues, jazz, country and bluegrass bands spanning 40 years in Western and Central Michigan. Licensed to pilot the big ships on our Great Lakes, we are glad to have him piloting the Mafia sound with his right on bass line.
Jeff Sipe
Jeff comes to the Mafia with over 40 years playing experience. His teen years were spent listening to the progressive rock sounds of Pink Floyd, YES, and RUSH. At the same time Jeff was following the progressive rock scene, his dad – playing and singing with his Gibson Dove for family and friends, was also molding Jeff’s taste and talent. We are happy to have him and his outstanding lead licks playing for the Mafia.
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