Second Wind is an acoustical band based in Long Beach, California. The blending of acoustic guitar, accordion, mandolin, bass, percussion, and sometimes banjo and harmonica, provides a truly unique sound that invites a diverse musical repertoire. Along with original material, their music bridges folk, bluegrass, country, jazz, pop, and French songs which are familiar to most American audiences. From the Beatles' classic tune "Your Mother Should Know", Second Wind established its by-line: Songs Your Mother Should Know. The band has played diverse events and venues in California, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange, San Diego, Vista, and Santa Barbara. Notably, the band has been a regular at the Santa Barbara French Festival, and toured in France and Louisiana. The live performance at Le Cosy Montparnasse in Paris, France, is available on CD. Band members currently include Marc and Pattie Davidson, Charlie Horvitz, Dave Noferi, and Tom Gallo.
