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Pumpkinhead Ted

Pumpkihead Ted is a mostly acoustic 5-piece ensemble that defies category. Pumpkinhead Ted brings together an eclectic mix of textures and rhythms that draws on blues, jazz, country, rock, Afro-Latin, among others, without being bound by any these traditions. Pumpkinhead Ted has frequented many haunts and dives along the south coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island for many years. With the release of their 2nd CD, The New Bedford Knockabout, Pumpkinhead Ted hopes to bring their music to a wider audience. Pumpkinhead Ted uses flutes, saxophones, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, hand percussion, drum kit, and killer vocal harmonies to weave a musical tapestry all their own. Several band members are multi-instrumentalists thus Pumpkinhead Ted often can have the feel of 2 or 3 different bands in one without losing their own unique signature sound. This unique sound has developed over a decade and a half of jamming together. Growing in a very organic fashion, the band mates have become one mind during their performances with the ability to take a tune in new directions; exploring, yet keeping the music tight.

Pumpkinhead Ted has performed with many great artists over the years. Most exciting and memorable were performances with Celtic music fiddler extraordinaire Johnny Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham, who has performed with a myriad of great musicians from the Pogues to Philip Glass, and has more than once been a guest on Prairie Home Companion, stated in an interview that his performances with Pumpkinhead Ted were among his very favorite! Pumpkinhead Ted has also backed up the great singer-song writer J.P. Jones and also has played with local jazz greats Jim Robitaille, Dan Schwartz, Herbie King, and Rick Britto.

Band Members:
Tom Short Flute, Tenor, Soprano, Bari Sax, & Clarinet
John Neiman Guitar & Drums
Jason Smith Guitar & Vocals
Kathy Crowley Vocals
Matt Wall - Bass

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