Veteran jam band The String Cheese Incident [ tickets ] will dissolve at the end of next summer, at which time principal member Billy Nershi plans to set out on his own.

After summer 2007, Billy Nershi is leaving The String Cheese Incident to pursue other musical projects," reads an announcement the group posted at its website Friday (11/3). "Presently, there are no plans for The String Cheese Incident beyond summer of 2007.

"The band would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our friends and fans for all your support," the note read in closing.

Between now and the end of next summer, SCI plans to play a handful of concerts, including a two-night stand in Atlanta later this month, and a two-night stand in San Francisco that includes a New Year's Eve performance. Details are shown below.

The Colorado-based group also plans to book one last Winter Carnival show in its home state, and will make a return visit to the famed Red Rocks amphitheater, as well.

The String Cheese Incident formed in Crested Butte, CO, in 1993, at which time the group played local gigs at ski resorts in exchange for free lift tickets. In addition to Nershi (guitars), the band's lineup features Michael Kang (mandolin, violin), Michael Travis (drums, percussion), Kyle Hollingsworth (keys), Keith Moseley (bass) and Jason Hann (percussion).

The group issued all of its albums on its own SCI Fidelity indie label, beginning with 1996's "Born on the Wrong Planet." Its most recent studio set is last year's "One Step Closer."