Delaware County Daily Times

The Greater Overbrook String Band finds a permanent home in Delaware County and following Broad Street, they will strut down Broadway Avenue in Clifton Heights New Year’s evening

For years, the Greater Overbrook String Band wandered aimlessly in search of a home. “The ‘g’ in Greater Overbrook stood for gypsy,” Greater Overbrook Captain William “Wild Bill” Razzano said. “Chief ...
Philadelphia Mag

Mummers String Band Launches GoFundMe for New Home

It’s been years since the Overbrook String Band has had a permanent home, but the historic Mummers group is trying to change that with a campaign on the crowdfunding site GoFundMe. Delaware County ...
Delaware County Daily Times

Overbrook Mummers find home in Delco

UPPER DARBY — The Greater Overbrook String Band, with many Delco musicians, has relocated to the township to recruit new members. Township Deputy Fire Chief John Hicks, the string band’s president, ...
WHYY

Seven decades a mummer: 84-year-old still strutting after all these years

He started as a 14 year old in South Philly in 1950. Since, he’s seen the mummer tradition go through many changes. Jimmy Driadon is captain of the Greater Overbook String Band. 2020 marks his 70th ...