Puddingstone

Puddingstone formed first as a trio, consisting of percussion, hammered dulcimer, harp and flutes. It has grown to a 6-7 member band and now includes vocals, guitar, synthesizer and sometimes fiddle.

Our name says it all - Puddingstone is a conglomerate of many different stones. The genres we play range from Americana such as fife and drum, Celtic, folk, New Age, Flamenco, Renaissance and even some classical such as Jesu  Joy of Man's Desiring and Pachelbel's Canon. What makes a Puddingstone arrangement recognizable is the unique sound.

We have a dazzling array of ancient and modern instruments including hurdy gurdy, gemshorns, & viola de gamba as well as electronic wind machines and drum sets. The combination of the ancient and acoustic instruments with the electronic instruments is what gives us our signature sound.

We have been hailed as the "best kept secret in North Carolina". Our members all have professions that are additional to being musicians. Our professions include physician, teachers and business owners.

We have a very loyal following in North Carolina and are looking to expand our presence throughout the southeast. We performed in July 2007 as the kick-off group for the Best of Our State weekend sponsored by Our State Magazine. We were also featured on their events calendar with a photo in the March 2008 edition to promote our Luck 'o the Irish concert March 15 which featured the St. Joseph's Irish Dancers. A favorite concert for our fans is the traditional Christmas concert given at Old Salem, where people have been coming to see us for many years and consider it the start to their holidays.

Puddingstone performs for many different types of events - full length community concerts, chamber concerts, weddings, receptions, corporate events and more. The size of the group can be changed to accommodate space and budget requirements. Choose a trio, quartet or the full band to add the extra touch of excitement live music brings to any event.