Pete Kartsounes Band:
Includes a plethra of outragiously talented individuals....Mostly including Myself (Guitar and Vocals), Greg Schochet (mandolin and telecaster), James Thomas (Keyboards and vocals) Kevin Malone (Bass and vocals), and Bob Hemenger on Saxaphone....and always an abundance of very fancy and VERY SPECIAL guests.......Here are a couple videos from the Boulder Theatre on December 6th, 2008.
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People seem to have a hard time explaining exactly what kind (genre) of writer/musician I am. I would just say that I am a VERY ECLECTIC singer/songwriter.....w/ everything from Bluegrass to Blues.....and Folk to Funk....with a whole lotta SOUL! Have a look for yourself. This UTUBE is the Wayword Sons playing one of my songs "Immigrants Life" at the Mystic Hot Springs in June of 2007.......and the one below it is the Wayword Sons @ the Boulder Theatre w/ Travis Book (Infamous Stringdusters) sittin' in and singin lead.
These UTUBE videos are myself with the Wayword Sons at the Gold Hill Inn on July 4th, 2007 with Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident) and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) sittin' in on some of the fun. The video below it is the Wayword Sons playing "Pride Of Alabama" at Mulberry Hartvest Festival in September of 2007 (The Wayword Sons last show).
Pete Kartsounes is an award winning songwriter who has established himself as a dominant figure in today’s music scene, captivating audiences as much as a soloist as he does with his band. The Pete Kartsounes Band is a dynamic group, comprised of members who are among Colorado’s finest musicians. Solo, or with the band, Pete’s unparalleled talent to perform a wide variety of individual genres, or meld them together gives him a diverse musical expression with the ability fit the genre of any event. Not only a performer, but a songwriter, Pete is a truly limitless artist and a craftsman, whose songwriting draws from a myriad of musical traditions. Writing ballads, blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk, and compositions that defy definition, he is best described as a story teller, weaving a tale through a soulful musical journey. In June of 2009, Pete was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Telluride Troubadour Competition, and out over over 400 songwriters, he finished 1st runner up. Pete’s smoky voice has a depth that stretches beyond his years, as he sings with all consuming passion and conviction. There's something undeniably infectious about Pete’s music that is especially powerful in his live performances.
As a former member of the Wayword Sons "featuring Benny Galloway" (writer behind the songs of Yonder Mountain String Band and The Infamous Stringdusters), Pete’s new focus is playing festivals and "listening" venues as a soloist and with his own band. Having toured nationally and internationally, playing nearly 200 shows a year, the reviews continue to rave that Pete is “truly one of a kind” and a “must see” performer.
Pete's newest release "Out of Nowhere" is his 3rd and most successful album to date. Getting national exposure, it is a tasteful blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, and blues, entwined with acoustic overtones and superb musicianship. The disc includes many well known artists, some of which are Grammy Award Winner Sally Van Meter, Jeff Austin (Yonder Mtn String Band), Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon), and Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters). The recording was done in DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format by Gus Skinas. Gus has collaborated with many other great artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd. Pete is currently working on a new CD with a string section to capture yet another side of his diverse artistic expression. It is expected to be out by the FALL of 09'.
In 2007, Pete began a new journey when he started the Hike for Cancer Foundation. Hike for Cancer is a non-profit organization that combines music, hiking, and community to raise funds for organizations that support families struggling with childhood illness. In 2009, Pete will once again hike the 500 mile Colorado Trail, playing concerts and festivals along the way to raise money and awareness for their 2009 beneficiary, "There with Care.” Pete will hike from Denver to Durango, Colorado between July 28th and September 9th.
QUOTES FROM THE PAST:
"It is no stretch to say that Pete's Sunday set at this year's Rhythm and Roots Reunion was one of my favorite sets of the weekend. Pete's bluesy, bluegrassy songwriting represents everything that is right about modern acoustic music. His tunes are rooted in my Appalachian Mountains, grown in his Rocky Mountains, and colored by all the lands hither, yon, and in between." Dave Stallard/Talent Buyer, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion
"The songs of Pete Kartsounes rival the caliber of the great songwriters of our time and are prolific beyond description" Gus Skinas Super Audio Center LLC Sonoma Systems
YOU CAN EMAIL PETE AT: WESTWINDPROJECT@HOTMAIL.COM
hi baby, i'm not really on myspace that often these days... but i wanted to write you a message since you're out on the trail and i can't call you.. xoxox
Hey Pete! Love the new tunes. Good luck at Telluride this weekend! What do you think about doing some shows in Tucson/AZ second half of October? I'll be back there then. Let's talk. ~Robyn
Hey Pete! Montana isn't on your schedule. Would love to have you back here again. It was great to have the privilege of playing some music with you and hope you can join us again soon!
Pete ....Glad to see you got added to the Beer Garden opener in Kzoo with Greensky!!!!.....Is there gonna be a wayword sons throwdown or what? See you on down the road in Kzoo!
Hi Pete! Awesome to hear and meet you in Tucson. How is the rest of the AZ stretch going? Love to hear about some of those venues. I'll be back there (AZ) second half October, interested in sharing some gigs? Big congrats on Telluride, have a great time! ~ Robyn
hi love.. i hope you enjoy this beautiful boulder day! and the next couple to come:) cy and i are in the sun room getting ready for another gorgeous sunny day here in tucson... missin ya
