The Pine Needles

Petaluma, CA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Heart of Gold

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Overview

Enchanting and exciting, this acoustic band draws on folk, jazz, world, rock, pop, and jam band sounds when creating their original songs. They also enjoy interpreting a diverse array of classics. The Pine Needles signature soundscape is enjoyed at festivals, theaters, wineries, parties & weddings.

The Pine Needles can provide a PA System and run their own sound on smaller, regional events. Events requiring long distances and air travel, such as destination weddings, will require additional arrangements.

The band is flexible and can adjust to handle the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dance party!


Reviews

7 reviews

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Amelia L.

August 15, 2019
Verified review

Perfect band for a pedal-powered barn party in the Redwoods!

We had our wedding celebration in the hills east of Santa Rosa and these guys rocked it out! Showed up early, learned a new song for us (John Prine - In Spite of Ourselves), willing to play in an off-the-grid historic barn, worked through technical difficulties, put on a GREAT show, fun and friendly, got tons of compliments!

Hired as: Folk Band


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John K.

June 25, 2019
Verified review

Personable band with great jamming tunes!

The Pine Needles traveled a long way for our wedding, they were timely and delivered. Nice mix of danceable tunes in the genre of bluegrass and the Dead as requested. Good jamming going on as well. Very personable professional folks. We would recommend them to anyone.

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Geoffrey K.

April 29, 2019
Verified review

Great Musicianship

The Pine Needles are excellent musicians - polished, secure, and musical. Not too loud nor too soft. Fun, frolicky music from Appalachia. People started humming and dancing spontaneously. We will definitely ask to come back.

Hired as: Folk Band


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Marsha A.

April 5, 2018
Verified review

Great Band!

The Pine Needles were perfect for our party. They showed up on time, we’re all delightful and played a great set. There was lots of dancing and everyone had a wonderful time.

Hired as: Americana Band

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What a great stage, venue, and party Marsha! Thank you so much for choosing The Pine Needles. It was an honor.


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Joe G.

June 9, 2010

Review by Joe G.

The Pine Needles played our wedding last summer. They were wonderful. They accommodated several musical requests we made ahead of time, and were able to get the multi-generational audience up and dancing to a wide range of Americana string sounds that may not have been familiar to the entire crowd, but kept everyone smiling and tapping their feet. The Pine Needles are not the "average" wedding/event band, and are perfect for those who want a band with a broad but distinct repertoire and a mellow acoustic sound that is not afraid to take chances and rock a bit too. They were a huge hit with our guests and we enjoyed every note.

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Folk Band, Guitarist, Wedding Band, World Music

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $120 - Liability Insurance

What to expect

Exciting and Warm Acoustic Music for Your Event!

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The high energy, low volume acoustic band you have been wanting at your event with over 100 classics.. (Roots, Jazz, Folk, Jams, World, Bluegrass, and Pop)

Many positive references available upon request.

From elegant dinner music to high energy acoustic dance grooves... Need a smaller group with a specific style focus. No problem.

Currently working in the SF Bay Area at Wineries, Museums, Parties, Weddings, Festivals, & Theaters...

Here is small sample of our current and past clients:

Tiburon Wine Cruise

Pine Mountain Winery

Thomas George Estates

LaLoo's Ice Cream Compnay

Servino

di Rosa Preserve (Art & Nature)

Aqus Cafe

The Mystic Theater

Falkirk Cultural Center

Sonoma County Museum

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Here is the high energy low volume acoustic band you have been wanting at your event...

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About

Book The Pine Needles as a solo acoustic guitarist/vocalist, Duo, trio, or full band quartet!

From elegant dinner jazz to high energy acoustic dance music, we are ready to deliver classic tunes in our acoustic jam style from the 40s to the present. With a humorous and easy going stage manner, we are sure to bring a down home elegance to your special event....

The Pine Needles blend acoustic stringed instruments and drums with jazz, rock, world, classical, and northern california jamband sensibilities. The Pine Needles embarked on this musical path out of a love for the rustic, real, tones of mountain-style string band instruments. Each member brings vast musical experience to the sound, affording the opportunity for some unique musical textures within these vocal and instrumental compositions. The Pine Needles are starting their seventh exciting year of adventures in this unique brand of nor cal acoustic eclectic!

Additional booking notes

We will run our own top flight professional sound, or we can play acoustic!

Past booked events

October 2022

08

Saturday

Festival

12:30pm - 2:00pm

San Anselmo, CA

July 2019

13

Saturday

House Party

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Santa Rosa, CA

June 2019

17

Monday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Government Camp, OR

April 2019

28

Sunday

Festival

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Santa Rosa, CA

July 2018

21

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Healdsburg, CA

March 2018

31

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Mill Valley, CA

January 2018

05

Friday

Retirement Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Napa, CA

October 2017

07

Saturday

Grand Opening

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Richmond, CA

September 2017

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 6:00pm

Lower Lake, CA

Team

Josh Needleman Guitar & Vocals
David Boyden Fiddle & Mandolin
Tristan Arnold Upright Bass & Vocals
Rami Ziadeh Percussion & Vocals

Set list

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Influences and inspiration

D'Jango Reinhardt, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Miles David, John Coltrane, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, U2, Bill Monroe, Gratful Dead, Allman Brothers, Dave Mathews Band

Setup requirements

Full Shade Covered Stage

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