Their music is strongly influenced by bluegrass sounds, as well as forays into rock, calypso, country, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and occasional psychedelia. SCI has been described as a democratic ensemble rather than a band, since all of the members contribute their own original compositions to the group's burgeoning library and share vocal duties on a number of cover versions as well as their own songs. If a de facto leader had to be named, such a title would probably fall upon Nershi, who is responsible for the bulk of the group's original song library. According to the band's website [http://www.stringcheeseincident.com] "After summer 2007, Billy Nershi is leaving The String Cheese Incident to pursue other musical projects." The band reunited in summer 2009 to play the Rothbury Music Festival, and, according to Michael Travis, plan to play more concerts in summer and fall 2010.
Although many rumours exist, the source of the band's name has not been officially disclosed to the public.
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