The Pekovci are currently among the most sought-after cimbalom folk bands from eastern Slovakia. The core of the group consists of brothers Maroš Šivák (double bass) and Ján Šivák (cimbalom) from Zborov. They named the band after the nickname of their father, Ján Šivák Sr. (“Peka”), who was also their first music teacher.

The brothers have long collaborated with another outstanding musician – violinist Jozef Žolták – and the group also includes Filip Kanaloš on viola and Marek Haluška on accordion. While the instruments are distributed among the musicians, many of them are multi-instrumentalists who also perform in other bands or with local folklore ensembles in addition to playing with Pekovci.

Their repertoire is shaped not only by family traditions, but also by performances at weddings, celebrations, dance parties, and various events in and around Bardejov. Their musical language is influenced not just by practical experience and formal music education, but also by a deep immersion in regional musical traditions.

All members of the group have an excellent knowledge of and brilliantly represent the artistry of their ancestors — representatives of Romani musical dynasties from the Upper Šariš region.