Bands

**The Beverwyck String Band** Kristen Brunner, Britany Orlebeke and Peter Siegel met in Albany, New York in 1993 and have been playing together as the Beverwyck String Band ever since. Named for the 17th century Dutch town on the Hudson River that later became known as Albany, the band brings their energy and enthusiasm for traditional dance music to contra dances and events throughout the Northeast and beyond.
On **On the Housetop** On the Housetop is a swing quartet with four part harmonies, vintage and original songs and fiddle tunes.	Housetop is with Peter, Naomi Morse on fiddle, Anna Patton on Clarinet and Erica Morse on Standup Bass.
**underbelly** Underbelly includes Michael Daves on Guitar and Mando, and Alicia Jo Rabins on Fiddle as well as Peter on mando, guitar, banjo, and feet. It's driving traditional and original tunes and songs grounded in the sounds of the south but drawing melodies and inspiration from Klezmer to Quebec to swing. For bookings, demos and other inquiries contact Michael Daves. Visit the Underbelly website.
	**the Greenfield Dance Band** This contra dance band plays the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays of every month at the Guilding Star Grange in Greenfield, MA. The band was founded over 20 years ago by fidder and caller David Kaynor and over the years has come to include Stuart Kenny, Mary Cay Brass, and Peter. There is always another melody player joining the band. Such notables as Susan Conger, Van Kaynor, Lissa Schneckenberger, Rodney Miller, Mary Lea, the list goes on.

Other bands include Crazy quilt which includes Anna Patton on clarinet, Pater Barnes on piano and guitar, and Mary Lea on fiddle.

Peter also plays in all sorts of combinations with dozens of musicians including Percussionist Ellen Clegg, Fiddler David Kaynor, Fiddler Lissa Schneckenberger, Percussionist Sam Zucchini.