Sugar Moon

Sugar Moon Swing is a rollicking tour de force of swing standards and gypsy jazz classics sure to get your wine country wedding or corporate event dancing. If western swing, Texas swing or wine country wedding band is in the question, we're the answer. Larry Goldfield (guitar, vocals, songwriter) When Philly-born Larry Goldfield first heard Lightning Hopkins, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson in his 20s, a plan began to form in his mind. He knew he had to not only emulate these guitar greats, he had to share their musical mastery with the world. Larry first studied with acolytes of Dave Van Ronk (the inspiration of the titular character of Inside Llewyn Davis), followed by a five-year apprenticeship with National Finger-style Guitar Champion Rolly Brown. The dedication led to gigs with numerous Bay Area swing acts, eventually landing him in Sonoma County Wine Country where he helms award-winning ensemble Sugar Moon Swing. He lives with his wife and two children in a home brimming with music and laughter. Kenny Blacklock (fiddle) Kenny lived in Japan for years before settling in Petaluma with his fiddling wife and two young daughters. He is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and also plays tin whistle, keyboards, mandolin, musical saw, and viola. John Fitt (mandolin, guitar, harmony vocals), has a keen ear for the melody. His creative flourishes make beautiful lyrical solos and festive accompaniment. Having played surf guitar in his native Southern California he made his way up to Northern California and he brings along a vibrant earthy sound to all his playing. . Kurt Stevenson (lap steel, bass, guitar, mandolin) started playing jazzy standards with his dad as a teenager. When not on tour as the opening act for Counting Crows, Kurt enjoys easing soulful sounds from the lap steel guitar and playing a number of other Americana stringed instruments.