Scioto Furnace is an acoustic music trio performing a wide range of musical styles including pop, bluegrass, jazz, swing, blues and more. They have performed in the Capital District area for nearly two years at nightclubs, coffee houses, festivals and private parties. They play fun, upbeat music and have something to offer to all music fans!
Jeff Belding - guitar and vocals
Mac Petrequin - banjo, resophonic guitar and vocals
Bert Wilson - upright bass
Jeff has studied at the Boston Conservatory, the New England Conservatory and the College of Saint Rose. He is an award winning multi-instrumentalist and plays mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bass as well as guitar. Jeff is a music instructor at Calliope Music in East Greenbush. His background in jazz, folk and classical music is evident in Scioto Furnace's music.
Mac got started with the banjo in the styles of Earl Scruggs and Bill Keith. He has performed in several bluegrass bands, playing the upright bass. Most recently he has added the resophonic guitar to his repertoire.
Bert has studied the bass privately under Jeff Belding and is currently studying music at Schenectady County Community College. His influences include jazz and bluegrass music styles.
Scioto Furnace is available for private parties, weddings and other occasions. Contact Bert at (518)399-8670 or send an email.
Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Moon and River Cafe at 115 South Ferry St., Schenectady, NY at 7:00 pm. Join us at the Moon and River Cafe as we celebrate the longest day of the year!!Directions
