The Woodshed Podcast 52 with Sharon and Nick Pangaro

SHARON AND NICK PANGAROSharon and Nick have been together for 46 years and began playing music together early on. During those earlier years, Sharon played guitar and Nick played harmonica jamming together with friends in college dorms and at parties.Nick’s Dad played mandolin and he's been influenced by greats such as Tim O’Brien, Chris Thile, Rich DelGrosso, and Sierra Hull just to name a few, so it was natural he pick up the instrument about 20 years ago. He's continued to add more instruments to his repertoire including resonator and octave mandolins, guitar, 5 string and tenor banjos, and occasionally bass.From the time she was five years old through her teen years, Sharon played classical piano. In later years, she enjoyed watching fiddle performers such as Eileen Ivers, Natalie MacMaster and Winifred Horan and was initially drawn to Celtic music. She picked up the fiddle in 2004. Eventually, she found a real interest in the Old Time, Bluegrass and Blues genres and changed her focus. In addition to the fiddle, she plays the dobro, guitar, bodhran, and djembe.They began playing at open mics, coffee houses and jam sessions. In 2009, they formed a group with friends called Deep Hole Road. Later, in 2015, they began performing as part of the group Entangled Strings.They currently perform as Sharon, Nick and Friends, playing as either a duo or trio (and more) having friends occasionally join them. They enjoy playing at music festivals, farmer’s markets, coffee houses and open mics, and have begun an educational-centered program for libraries focusing on the chronology of instruments and various styles of music.They have been busy booking gigs for 2020 and will be appearing at the New Boston Farmers’ Market on 7/11 and 8/29, the Hampstead Library on 8/3, the Rochester Farmer’s Market on 8/11, and the Deerfield Fair on 10/3. You can visit their Facebook page, Sharon, Nick and Friends, to check for updates to the schedule.