Paul Motter: Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Melanie Motter : Piano & Vocals
Eric Roth : Cello
Jon Weeks : Woodwinds, Windsynth & Percussion
Joe Belmont: Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Carl Oman : Bass and Vocals
Joe Fitzpatrick : Drums
Influences
Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens
Satinwood began in the early 1980's and performed
frequently as a five piece band throughout
Rhode Island for three years.
After a hiatus and moving to northern Connecticut,
Paul and Melanie worked with several cellists,
quickly garnering a respectable following
in the dinner concert circuit.
In the late 90's, they re-expanded the band to include bass and drums
and in 2000 produced their first Legendary Song Series™
tribute to Harry Chapin,
joined by two of Harry's former band mates, "Big John" Wallace and Howard Fields.
The show held in East Windsor CT attracted over 500 fans.
Since then, Satinwood has developed 3 distinct performances:
Folk Rock Show™
- 7 piece acoustic and pop classics
The Legendary Songs of™:
Croce & Lightfoot
-
7 piece ensemble with guest guitarist Jeff Tisdel
The Legendary Songs
of™: Harry Chapin -
6 piece featuring original Chapin band members
Howard Fields and "Big John' Wallace
Satinwood has also shared the stage and performed with:
Al Stewart, Aztec Two Step, Tom Chapin, Jonathon Edwards, and more.
To join our mailing list please email satinwoodband@yahoo.com for advance notice of upcoming shows.
