Bands I Play With:

I have been performing with a variety of ensembles, chamber orchestras and bands since I was 10 years old.  Below is a short list of the more recent ones.

• Woodkerne Celtic Band - Formed in 1997 with original members Dan Richardson, Adam R. Sweet, John Rough and Paul Burton.  Nine years later, still going strong members are John Rough, Adam R. Sweet, Andy Wiener and Jim Bunting; the quartet performs at Irish Pubs, Festivals, Parties, and Weddings all over New England.
• Maple Ridge Bluegrass Band - Formed in 1989 with original members Terry Atkinson, Joe Blumenthal, Adam R. Sweet and John Rough; the bluegrass band performs at festivals, parties, and more throughout the Pioneer Valley.
• Fiddle Hill Contradance Band - Formed in 1995 with original members Brian Bender and Adam R. Sweet, the members form the core of an ever-changing contradance ensemble.
• Sweet Klez Ensemble - Formed in 2001 with original members Brian Bender and Adam R. Sweet, the duo performs for libraries, schools and special events.
• CelticADo - Formed in 2006 with members Jim Bunting and Adam R. Sweet, the duo performs for weddings, parties and special events.