The Beans

Based in the historic whaling port of New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, The Beans (Jim and Cindy Bean, and Steve Sullwold) have an innate feel for shanties and other songs of the sea, both traditional and contemporary. However, it is their close vocal harmonies for which they are best known; be it a rousing shanty, love song, or Gospel tune.

They perform both a cappella and accompanied, playing a variety of instruments including guitar, Appalachian dulcimer, four and five string banjos, mandolin and concertina. No matter what the style, The Beans work with a song, blending their harmonies with it, but they never lose sight of the tradition. Most of all, their music reveals the pleasure they have singing together and the close friendship which parallels their harmonies.

The Beans have been performing together for over ten years. They have been featured performers at the Mystic Sea Music Festival, and have appeared in concerts and workshops throughout New England. For a list of venues they've played...

Contact us:

The Beans
205 Slades Corner Rd.
South Dartmouth, MA USA 02748
phone: 508-636-8207

thebeans@ma.ultranet.com