Armand Paquette
A/K/A Pete Dixon
Pete Dixon started his musical career in 1937 playing harmonica. Later he taught himself to play the fiddle and guitar. His first job in 1939 was on WHEB in Portsmouth, N. H. with Tex and Susan Mason. In 1940-41 he worked with Paul and Ann Roberts.
He served in the Army during World War II and played in many bands that entertained in California, Florida and the South Pacific. Returning from the service, he started a band with two of his brothers. “The Dixon Brothers”, had a radio show on WPOR with Ray Williams and toured throughout New England on Ken MacKenzie shows.
He joined Ken MacKenzie’s band in 1949 and was with him for many years, appearing on radio and television and making personal appearances.
Pete later formed his own band, playing the Maine and New Hampshire area. In the late 60’s and 70’s he joined the Saco Fire Department’s Dixieland band as a bass player performing at many functions in New England.
In the 80’s he became active in fiddle contests and bluegrass festivals. He has performed with “Pard and The Countrymen”, appearing in clubs in Maine and New Hampshire.
In 1984, he received the “Harold Carter Memorial Award” presented by the Down-East Country Music Association.
In 1991 Pete was inducted to the Maine Country Music Association’s “Hall of Fame”.
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1. Carlton County 2.Breakdown 3. Centennial Waltz 4. Happy Acres Two Step 5. Spanish Two Step 6. My Little Girl
7. Tony’s Polka 8. Montreal Reel 9. Sara’s Waltz 10. Red Wing 11. Danny’s Tune 12. Silver Bells 13. Lady Be Good
14. Snow Deer 15. Taylor’s Waltz 16. Swallow Tail Reel 17. Plaza Polka 18. I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight 19. Golden
Slippers 20. J’ Irais La Voir Un Jour
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