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Looking for the best folk music bands to elevate your next event? Dennis Pearne Progressive Folk Music delivers an unforgettable musical journey blending traditional folk with a progressive twist. Known as one of the best folk music bands, their performances capture the crowd with genuine warmth and captivating storytelling. With tours spanning across the country and feature performances on revered platforms like NPR, Dennis Pearne knows how to engage and delight any audience. Book the best folk music band today and let your event resonate with the sounds of authenticity and excellence.
Crafting Harmonies With Progressive Folk Influences
Dennis' new band, Dennis Pearne and the Elastic Waste Band, is the current incarnation of the band by that name that Dennis has run since the late 1980s, varying from 2 to 11 players at different times. The current configuration consists of Dennis on 6-string, 12-string, vocals, and harp; Lillian Hastie on drums and percussion; and Michael St. Germain on fretless bass. Together, they take contemporary folk music sounds and textures into new and unexpected territories, with a variety of Dennis's original songs, a few carefully chosen covers, and surprising arrangements of traditional songs.
About Dennis Pearne
Artist/Composer/Session Musician
Dennis has performed at significant and lesser-known folk venues across the Northeast, including Sanders Theatre in Cambridge and Boston's Hatch Shell. He has toured nationally, appearing on radio shows like the Studs Terkel Show and Jim Post's concert series. In the Northeast, he has showcased his talent at clubs such as Club Passim and the Iron Horse. His tours have included states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Mexico, sharing stages with folk legends like Pete Seeger and Joni Mitchell.
In May 2011, Dennis became the booking manager for Nameless Coffeehouse in Harvard Square, the oldest all-volunteer coffeehouse in the U.S. By October 2011, the venue had launched its 45th season, with Dennis performing there for 36 consecutive seasons. Many of his works have been featured at the Smithsonian Institute.
Sophie Rich: A Journey Through Inspiration and Creativity
Performing alongside my talented daughter, Sophie Rich, at the charming Nameless Coffeehouse located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. "I've been in show business for 40 years, and my 14-year-old daughter has already left me in the dust..." says Dennis, proudly reflecting on their shared journey in the world of performance. It’s a delightful setting where music and creativity come alive, and Sophie’s exceptional talent shines brightly. For more about her journey and upcoming performances, visit www.sophierich.com.
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Has Performed With:
- Richie Havens
- Pete Seeger
- Ellis Paul
- Jamie Brockett
- Magpie
- Kim and Reggie Harris
- Dave Van Ronk
- Frank Hamilton (of the Weavers)
- Guy Carawan
- Betsy Rose
- Pat Humphries
- Chris Chandler
- Willie Sordillo
- Kevin So
- Ben Tousley
Has Shared the Stage With:
- Bonnie Raitt
- Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul, & Mary)
- Joan Baez
- Mimi Farina
- Patti Larkin
- Tom Rush
- Katie Curtis
- Joni Mitchell
- Kris Kristofferson
- Tom Paxton
- David Massengill
- Claudia Schmidt
- Jerry Jeff Walker
- Tony Bird
- Jack Hardy
- Jim Post
- Bill Staines
- Rosalie Sorrels
- Sally Rogers
- John Schindler
- Scott Alarik
- Cormac McCarthy
- Steve Key
Has Engineered / Produced for: (Studio or Live)
- Mimi Farina
- Jim Queskin Jug Band
- Dean Stevens
- Vance Gilbert
- John Schindler
- Pat Humphries
- Betsy Rose
- Pete Seeger
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