A cast of extraordinary musicians including national recording artists Mike Kach, Franky Lombardi, Duane Betts, Twinkle, T.C. Carr and grammy winner and Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductie, Dickey Betts.
Dickey Betts & Great Southern
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Dickey Betts & Great Southern
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Influences
Everything from Hank Williams to Sun Ra...
Sounds Like
Americana Ragtime Modern Folk Blues.
Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson, Hendrix, Jerry Garcia...
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Pedro J. Arevalo and Duane Betts
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Growing up in Cincinnati in a musical family allowed Pedro many opportunities to experiment with a number of different instruments. At 18 years old, Pedro was doing session work and production in styles as diverse as jazz, funk, reggae and hip-hop.
In 1996, the 20 year old multi-instrumentalist received a performance scholarship to the acclaimed Berklee College of Music. Between the years of 1997 & 2001, Pedro completed his musical studies in Boston, MA, while performing with two popular West African band leaders, Djeli Balla Tounkara and master drummer Sidi “Joh” Camara.
With these well renowned musicians, Pedro played throughout New England and traveled to Mali, West Africa, to perform and study Mande and Bambara music. Upon his return to the states, Pedro ventured south to Florida to join the gypsy fusion group, The Lotus Fire. The summer of 2001 found Pedro touring Europe to support the release of the group’s album, “Dance of the Wicked”.
Pedro’s next endeavor, The Vine Street Rumba Band, brought him together with internationally credited drummer, Paul Cartwright, and the great band leader, Keith Greene, who for three decades was conductor, arranger, and lead trumpeter of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 2003, Pedro produced the group’s only album, “Rumba Florida”.
Amidst a steady schedule of performing and recording in Florida, Pedro spent time honing his craft and working with many instruments including a variety of National Reso-Phonic guitars, Contrabass, the Puerto Rican Cuatro, and of course, electric bass and slide guitars. Pedro incorporates many of these instruments in such musical styles as Folk, Ragtime, Jazz, Delta Blues, Country, Rock 'n' Roll as well as the Latin and Caribbean influences that come together to make what Pedro refers to as "Siesta Creole".
During this time Pedro caught the ear of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame member and Grammy winning veteran, Dickey Betts, founding member of the The Allman Brothers Band. Betts soon asked Pedro to play bass for his band, Great Southern. Pedro has filmed a DVD entitled “Back Where It All Begins” with Betts and Great Southern, at The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, appeared on The Carson Daily Show, released a few live CD's and DVD's as well as touring internationally with Dickey Betts & Great Southern and Devon Allman's Honeytribe (on slide guitar), following the 2007 release of Devon's
"Torch" LP featuring Arevalo on several songs.
While home on breaks Pedro recorded his (2006) solo album entitled, “Pedro Arevalo & Friends.” The follow up (2009) "& Friends Too" is currently underway for an early March release. These albums features guest appearances by Dickey Betts & Great Southern, T.C. Carr, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's own Jimmy Fadden, Jack Kirkner, Thorson Moore, Berry Oakley, Jr. and many others. The albums are an interesting mix of Blues, Country, and Rock n Roll. With plans to tour in support of the new records, Pedro continues to write, perform, and produce his "Psycho-Tropic" music...
Listen To Sarasota's Local Community Radio Staion 96.5 LPFM July 18th between 5pm to 7pm to The Terry T-Bone Show for the exclusive Interview with Pedro Arevalo. You can also catch it on the net at Wslr.org.
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
Hey Pedro,,,, Took me more then 3 weeks to shake that swine flu. Really took a toll on my lungs.. Already to get back in the saddle... I saw you lost some dates... I hope you are getting by okay. Later my dude..
Pedro! Yo Man I need a cd!! Hope every things good on the road. I saw the Wailers a couple weeks ago @ Jannus and got my picture taken with Family Man. Ha pretty cool
Grate to see you at Wanee,Sweet Brother. It's always a treat to see you on stage,Pedro... but it was even better to see your smiling face show up at our campsite late night to hang;) Looking forward to seeing you in O~high~O in July. Safe Travels on the road. Peace,Love & Hugs~ Krishna
Pedro, I love your CD and style of music. Thank you again for taking such good care of me while at The Birchmere to see you play with The Dickey Betts and Great Southern Band. You are a fantastic basssists as well as a very talented musician!! I appreciate your friendship. I really look forward to the next time!
Pedro you rocked it out last night brother!!!!! Thank you so much for being so kind to talk with us and take a pic......That REALLY means alot.....says alot about your character!!!
Picked up you CD!!! GREAT stuff man......Been Jamming it all day
Hey bro - we'll be hittin' the Birchmere tomorrow night to see you guys....it's been too long! Can't wait! This momma needs a night out with some good vibes and great music! Looking forward to it :)
