Dark City Strings, The Narrowbacks

Dark City Strings was formed in 2012 on the shores of historic Asbury Park, NJ. The band delivers it’s signature brand of high-energy bluegrass by drawing from a broad spectrum of influences. Known for their live shows, the band has built a dedicated following.

In 2015, they released their debut album Fast, True, & Free. The album features ten original songs showcasing their unique sound and storyteller lyrics.

Joe Lucarelli – Bass
Evan Fitzgerald – Fiddle
Eric Daneman – Guitar/Vox
Michael Byrnes – Mandolin/Vox
Andrew Duch – Banjo


nar·row·back /?næro??bæk/ [nar-oh-bak]
–noun Slang.
1. Disparaging. an Irish-American.
2. a person of slight build who is unfit for hard labor.

The brain child of a future banker and a drop out bartender, The Narrowbacks are a fresh voice for songs and stories old and new. After some late night sing songs, a couple whiskeys and a few lost jobs we came up with a young punk attitude that found itself running through the veins of an old time folk band. The Narrowbacks: American First, Irish Always.