Band Bio

We are the PickPockets!!!

Band Members

RYAN  CALTER ~ LEAD VOCALS & GUITAR 

DENNIS MURPHY ~ GUITAR & MANDOLIN

ANDREW FRATES ~ GUITAR

SCOTT LABELLE ~ SAX

STEVE REED ~ DRUMS

KENNY ISSACS  ~ CAJON

Band Members

Ryan Calter

Lead vocals & guitar

Ryan has been part of the local music scene for 6 years. His time with The 781 Band as a rhythm guitar player and vocalist has developed his passion for music. Ryan believes that “music is medicine” and brings a strong yet soulful vocal to the Pickpockets.  

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Dennis Murphy

Guitar & Mandolin

Dennis is a veteran of the Boston Music Scene as a member of such stalwarts as The Swissbomb and Wackass Egyptians. He brings his guitar, mandolin and indie rock grit to The Pickpockets sound.

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Andrew Frates

Guitar

Andrew has been an integral part of the South Shore music scene for the past 20+ years, playing guitar in several local bands, most recently with Whiskey Burn. Currently, he is a valuable member of The PickPockets, where his exceptional guitar skills bring a unique flavor to the band's sound. Andrew's proficiency in blues and rock blends effortlessly with his bandmates, resulting in a cohesive and vibrant musical experience.

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Scott LaBelle

Saxophone

After 14 years away, Scott got back into the music scene when he joined the Pickpockets in the summer of 2021. He uses saxophone to provide leads, vocal harmonies and subdued melodic undertones for The PickPockets and Bad Decisions, with blues and rock influences.

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About Us

Formed in 2020 by Andrew, Dennis and Steve as a rock cover band with the versatility and willingness to insert softer acoustic sounds, we quickly realized our sweet spot would be in the carefully crafted acoustic takes of popular music. 

Popular acoustic sing alongs were added to the wish list quickly and efficiently, but our real distinguishing mark came when transcribing and recreating harder rock and punk rock songs into our appealing style, in a head turning “they’re really doing that?!?” fashion.

Whatever the crowd and venue needs we bring it. Whether it’s a trio, the traditional 4-piece (guitars mandolin and sax) or a full festival band to include bass guitar and drums; We are ready, prepared and determined to meet your needs. 

The goal of the band is to facilitate the every need and want of any venue, their patrons and our fans! Acoustic guitars and the soft sounds of the cajon allow for a dinner crowd to enjoy music AND a conversation, as one isn’t exclusive from the other (but don’t sleep on us plugging in and bringing a party!).

Each and every gig is unique and every venue is different. We strive to give you a perfect show and tailor our performance to each audience. We take pride in being relentless with detail and hope that it translates through our set lists and delivery EVERY TIME. 

The PickPockets feel blessed to be able to perform for you. We're so thankful that you continuously come out to see us and promise to work hard ALWAYS to give you a great show. 

Cheers!!