Originally from Aylmer, Quebec, Earle has lived in Vancouver since 1975. He has written songs since he was 12 years old, so you could say that “By the Flood” is the culmination of 40 years of experience. Earle’s songs have been featured in many different groups over the years, including Flying Ship, Natural Elements, Earle Peach and Friends, and Contraband.
Earle’s musical tastes and influences are extremely eclectic: you can hear strains of medieval, renaissance, celtic, jazz, country, blues, latin and other folk styles in his songs and instrumentals. His musical mentors have been Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen, Dave Brubeck, Aaron Copeland, and a world of traditional players. The songs are all distinguished by thoughtfully, carefully wrought lyrics, often about subjects other than your usual love song. Some are bitingly ironic, others yearning, still others focus on a specific character. Many of the songs tell stories, but all are informed by a love of people and a sense of wonder about this world. Earle’s guitar playing is rich and precise, as can be heard from tracks on his album like By the Flood (the title track) and Jacob’s Ladder (a solo guitar piece). Onstage Earle is warm and reflective, connecting with audiences by telling stories behind the songs. Encores are standard at Earle’s shows!
If you'd like to obtain a copy of Earle's CD you can contact him at earlepeach@yahoo.ca. you can also obtain it through http://cdbaby.com/cd/earlepeach.
Thanks for connecting and welcome to my circle of friends and colleagues where we discover new music without borders!
I hope you have a chance to explore my compositions and performing activities at my web site. You may also listen on the ReverbNation player: click here.
I've been listening to the album Earle and I think it's really good. You'll definately be getting some play on Melodies in Mind. Good work, and I wish it well. And you of course...
Hi Earle I'm happy to be your friend. And I'm so glad you've posted the Crow song. It always makes me cry when I hear it live. Love to you and Barb. Ellen
Hey Earle, I finally found your site with a bit of help from Michelle. Have an incredible today and an even better tomorrow. Peace from Vancouver BC Rob
