John Berger's vigorous fiddling sets hearts a-thumping, his banjo settings of old-timey tunes ring with joy, and he can play anything on guitar, from ragtime to hornpipes. The band often plays his "Castle Island Waltz." Inspired by walks near his south Boston home, and audiences love his energetic singing.

Nancy Koch plays the accordion, an instrument that dates to the Federal period in the United States, about 1830. She also plays guitar, mandolin and tin whistle. She sings boldly of pirates and other seagoing rascals, yet creates lovely harmonies on gorgeous, slow ballads. Nancy has played for contra dances throughout New England, and with other Celtic and traditional music group.

Diane Taraz has a silken, crystal-clear voice perfectly suited for beautiful traditional and original songs. Her clarity ensures that listeners can understand every word, a luxury that audiences appreciate. She can also belt out a sea chantey or a millworker's song, leading other band members in rich harmonies. Diane is an award-winning songwriter who loves to create songs about fascinating historic events, particularly those that involve women.

David (Doc) Rosen, who co-founded the group with former band member, Owen Hartford, is master of the age-old delights of the bodhrán (an Irish drum), spoons and bones. He also plays an unusual instrument that never fails to intrigue: the pogocello. From the traditions of the Swedish "Devil's fiddle," eastern European polka percussion sticks, and 18th and 19th century shipboard Fufu bands, the pogocello is a mix of rhythm instrument and pogo-stick. It is not to be missed!

Lynn Noel, pictured here on the deck of the Essex schooner Roseway, is a singer of sea chanteys, songs of the British Isles, French Canada, and much more! She also plays Appalachian dulcimers, guitar and a unique home-made string bass known as "Paddy Washtub."