Inspired by many world musical traditions, the pickPocket ensemble inhabit a country all their own.  Original, fresh and engaging, the pickPocket ensemble create a contemporary chamber café music that goes straight to the heart.

The pickPocket ensemble has been making its unique blend of world cafe music since 1998. Based in Northern California, we have toured internationally and released several CD's. Our music has been featured in several films and on NPR and public television.  Our latest CD, Memory, has garnered awards even before its release, with 2 of its pieces finishing in the top 5 in the judges competition of the Indie International Songwriting Awards.

"A sublime and nuanced hip acoustic band.. ." - West Coast Live

"If you only knew how good this band is. Where are Sony, Nonesuch or Telarc? ...The world needs this band ASAP."

- Javier Moreno-Pollarolo, SF Tribune