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The Pinewoods Band

The Pinewoods Band 2007 (l. to r.): David Skidmore, Tom Pixton, Chuck Corman, Barbara Pixton, Patrick Yacono, Susan Worland, Ralph Iverson

Listen to a clip of one of the band’s signature tunes from their recent week at the 2007 FAC Pinewoods dance camp, Cocek za Merak*:

To listen to or download the entire track in its full 24-bit CD-quality sound: cocek_za_merak.mp3 (3.2 MB)

The Pinewoods Band showcases the diverse talents of an eclectic and spirited group of musicians who have been playing together at home in Greater Boston and throughout the US and Canada since 1991. Their energy, wit and enthusiasm are matched by an amazing breadth of repertoire. Visit The Pinewoods Band photo album for some great Pinewoods Band moments.

Susan Worland: violin
Ralph Iverson: violin, gadulka, saxophone, flute, tambura, kaval
Patrick Yacono: clarinet, kaval, gajda, vocals, tambura
Julia Poirier (in absentia 2007): guitar, vocals
David Skidmore: percussion, clarinet, whistle, vocals
Chuck Corman (2007): guitar, tambura
Barbara Pixton: bass, vocals
Tom Pixton: band leader, accordion, vocals

“...picture this band late at night, in some smoky ill-lit Greek café, trading tunes with a local folk violinist while knocking back shots of retsina kourtak.”
—Greenman Review, March 2001

The Pinewoods Band is in residence at the FAC Pinewoods Dance Camp and at the FAC Oktoberfest Dance Weekend.

*Sound recording © 2007, Tom Pixton and the Pinewoods Band, all rights reserved