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Ed Pettersen
Folk Rock / Rock / Indie

Singer/Songwriter/Producer



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2009
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   Ed Pettersen: General Info
Member Since8/22/2005
Band Websitewww.edpettersen.com
Band MembersA rotating cast of characters....but lately I've been tracking with Ed Greene on drums, Bob Babbitt on bass, Reggie Young on guitar, David Hungate on guitar, Pete Abbott on percussion and Cathrine Styron-Marx on keys. Affectionately known as the Great American Rhythm Section, they are incredible. Tom Dowd suggested getting them together to Bob Olhsson just before he died. Further evidence that Tom Dowd was a great man. RIP Tom. We miss you and this note's for you.
InfluencesWoody Guthrie, The Dictators, The Del Lords, Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Townes VanZandt, Tom Waits, JD Souther, John Hiatt, Richard Thompson, The Who, The Byrds, The Stones, The Beatles, folk music (LOTS of folk music...got to Dylan through folk music), the blues (LOTS of blues), Love (the band),The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, The MC5, Motown, soul and R&B, Gram Parsons, David Bromberg, The Band, country music made before 1975 (with a few exceptions), Lester Young, T.S. Monk, Bird, Miles, et al and Elvis Presley.
Sounds LikeTom Petty meets Elvis Costello (or so I've been told). More like Johnny Cash meets George Harrison.
Record LabelSplit Rock Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2009 3:00P
Månefestivalen Frederikstad, Østfold
Aug 5 2009 7:00P
Byrggerhuset Halden, Østfold
Aug 7 2009 6:00P
Down on the Farm Halden, Østfold
Sep 15 2009 8:00P
12th and Porter-Song of America concert Nashville, Tennessee

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   About Ed Pettersen
Quick bio- I started out as a folksinger then I got a band (I still consider myself a folksinger). I released two records and was starting to get a foothold of some sort when I was in two serious car accidents which hindered my playing. I rehabilitated my left arm and hand enough to play again when I was felled by what turned out to be a rare genetic illness. Just another stumbling block that I've tried not to let slow me down too much. Moving on, I've really gotten into producing other artists as I just love the studio and making things happen. Some of the artists I've worked with include Devendra Banhart, The Black Crowes, Michelle Shocked, Freedy Johnston, The Mavericks, BR549, The Wrights, John Wesley Harding, Anthony David, The Funk Brothers, Bettye LaVette, Dion and Little Kings, Julie Lee, Matthew Ryan, Otis Gibbs, Karen Parks, Joanna Smith, Thad Cockrell, Joni Harms, Malcolm Holcombe, Tim O'Brien, The Old Crow Medicine Show, Suzy Bogguss, Minton Sparks, Kenzie Wetz, the Fisk Jubilee Singers and the Blind Boys of Alabama among others. I was the tour manager for the Dictators for 3 1/2 years and roomed with Scott Kempner also of the Del Lords so naturally those bands influence me big time. I also dig Neil Young. He always seems to be doing it for the art and love of it. I met Motown legend Bob Olhsson when I moved to Nashville and my work has improved 300% since. Thank God for Bob Olhsson. Bob is a great friend and co-conspirator. In 2007 I finished the Song of America project with David Macias and Bob which is the recorded history of the U.S. in song by major artists. It's been a blast and a ton of work but well worth it since all net profits go towards programs that teach U.S. history through song in public schools. I was a contributing writer to Tape Op for two years and I dig engineering records as much as producing. I also like building my own custom audio gear now (Check my website for more info on that). Who'da thunk? I've also been doing a ton of co-writing on Music Row which is very interesting experience. I released my first record of all-new material in over 5 years, The New Punk Blues of Ed Pettersen, in January of 2007. In 2009 I will release The Trip Back Down, a 2-CD collection of new songs. I've had songs covered recently by soul legends Bettye LaVette on her Grammy-nominated Scene of the Crime CD and Candi Staton on her new CD "Who's Hurting Now? (Feb. 2009). That's been quite a thrill as Bettye and Candi are two of my three favorite singers (the other being Gladys Knight). I also have seven songs on Cheryl Luquire's debut record (which I also produced). Here's hoping I get to meet some of y'all out on the road soon.

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Ruby Jane





Jul 13 2009 8:25 PM

Hey, Im posting new videos today! New pictures too!

And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 5:30!!!!!!!!
Ruby Jane
Megan Linville





Jul 12 2009 5:22 AM

 

I've been racing around a lot lately, but I thought I'd make a pit stop. (: Hope all is well with you...stop by to say hello anytime!

 

*ML

Cool Straps





Jul 9 2009 1:02 PM

Hey! I just wanted to thank you for the add! If you ever need a custom guitar strap, let me know. Have a great week and thanks again! Terri
The Hostage





Jun 24 2009 3:13 PM

Hey Ed Pettersen, thanks for considering us worthy of your friendship. We'll try not to let you down. Please do visit our profile and comment about how we're doing. Read about recording in our blog!

-TH

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Jun 15 2009 3:37 PM

Thanks for your Support of Good Music

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Sincerely,
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Jun 14 2009 6:17 PM

Hi Ed, thanks for allowing us into your world. And you have a very inspiring sory to tell. Luck is a gosemer wing easily broken. But with the right care a wing can be fixed and a bird can fly again. Out hats off to you becasue you are flying well with your music, top stuff.
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Jun 10 2009 9:47 PM

Hi , thank you for the friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Italy. Federico Martello
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Jun 9 2009 10:34 PM

thanks,Ed
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Jun 8 2009 8:49 PM

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Ruby Jane





Jun 8 2009 7:12 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio.. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! I posted some new videos too!
Ruby Jane
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Jun 3 2009 2:44 AM

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May 20 2009 1:22 PM

Great music!  Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you.  Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,

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The Molas





May 18 2009 2:50 PM

Thanks for the add. Please check out our new music video featuring a typical day of TV news.

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May 15 2009 9:49 AM

Thanks for the add! Brilliant songs you've got!
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May 8 2009 3:53 AM

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May 4 2009 12:08 AM

Hi, Great to have you as a friend!! Best wishes, Mike (Brett Huckfield's promo team).
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Apr 30 2009 9:29 PM

Hey, It's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out the video below for a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, stop by my profile and enjoy a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track, visit iTunes by clicking here. Talk soon!


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Apr 30 2009 9:25 AM

Best wishes from England,Ed

Thanks for the add & friendship

All Success to You

Love & Twangs

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Apr 28 2009 6:39 PM


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Apr 27 2009 3:34 PM

I put a new song up ("It's 9 a.m. Somewhere") and I think I infringed on about 12 different copyright laws, all involving Jimmy Buffet. It's a good thing he doesn't have the money for a prolonged legal dispute.
Gary Heffern





Apr 23 2009 12:11 PM

HELLO MY DEAR, DEAR FRIEND! Hello from Finland! It's a name-dropping FRENZY!!! I just released my new cd featuring Alejandro Escovedo, Mark Lanegan, Steve Berlin (los lobos), Chris and Carla from the Walkabouts, Peter Case, Scott McCaughey (YFF, REM)and Jim Roth (built to spill). CD has liner notes by Biographer Charles R. Cross (BackStreets-Springsteen...Heavier than Heaven-Cobain...Roomful of Mirrors-Hendrix...etc. Also I have finally put "Passing Thru" on my site as well for you to hear...this is the one with Eddie Vedder, Victoria Williams, and Carla Torgerson trading verses with me...it has not been availablé for a long time, and I also have it on i-tunes, etunes, amazon and rhapsody. Okay...I hope you are doing well!

Gary Heffern
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Apr 20 2009 1:07 PM

Happy to see you my friend :),
I'm really enjoy to announce you that The PEPITA Store is in english now,
so you can buy my song (for 1 SMS) on the PEPITA STORE !!! that you can see on my page...
that's the best way to support me ;)
Best Warms
Epsilon
Mitch Matthews





Apr 20 2009 3:05 AM

Hey Boss,


Congratulations on the Justice Award. You worked hard, you deserve it.


Best, MM

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