Baxter Wareham was born and raised at Hr. Buffett, a community on Long Island which was resettled in the late 1960s. He is a performer of songs, stories and instrumental music. In his long career, he took part in various festivals and events in North America, Europe and Japan. He has been part of several groups, including the the Wareham Brothers, the Breakwater Boys, and Bristol's Hope. He also travelled extensively and played with the great fiddler, Rufus Guinchard. Baxter taught high school for thirty years. After retiring from teaching, he worked as captain of a pilot boat out of Arnold's Cove, where he now lives.
A Few of Baxter's Songs
Harbour Buffett Waltz
An accordion tune that is sure to make you dance (from Buffett Double. Pigeon Inlet Productions.1989).
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Mickey Relligan's Pup
There never was known such a wonderful dog (from Buffett Double. Pigeon Inlet Productions.1989).
The Evette, Langara Special
A toe-tapping foot-stomping accordion tune (from Towards the Sunset. Pigeon Inlet Productions. 1983).
Rubber Boots
A fisherman hops into and out of bed with his rubber boots on (From Towards the Sunset. Pigeon Inlet Productions. 1983).
Tragedy of Resettlement
Baxter Wareham gives us Sam Butler's truly sad song (from Double Buffett. Pigeon Inel t Productions. 1989).
West Moon
Pat Byrne's haunting song about an abandoned community.
Pat and Joe Byrne with Baxter Wareham (from Towards the Sunset. Pigeon Inlet
Productions. 1983).
The Government Game
Pat Byrne gives us AI Pittman's song about having to leave St. Kieran's and the evils of the government's centralization policy. Pat and Joe Byrne with Baxter Wareham (from Towards the Sunset. Pigeon Inlet Productions. 1983).
