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).
As a cutting-edge musician, Pete Kartsounes is fulfilling a vision of writing music with meaning. The songwriter/performer has spent most of his life creating original music that entertains and enlightens. Through the years, his music has evolved to inspire on deeper levels and provide a helping hand to others. Led by his heart and fueled by his soul, Pete is on a quest to make a difference, being captured in his music and celebrated in his life.
At the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Pete writes award-winning songs about love, loss, hope, and adventure. In 2009, he earned his newest award as a first runner-up in Telluride’s prestigious Troubadour Competition. He is a musical craftsman and truly limitless artist whose songwriting draws from a myriad of musical traditions, including blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk, and rock. Writing ballads and compositions, Pete is best described as a story teller, weaving a tale through his music, taking listeners on a soulful journey. His smoky voice is complimented by a soft texture with depth that stretches beyond his years, as he sings with all consuming passion and conviction.
Pete is an energetic performer who has shared the stage with many renowned artists including Jerry Garcia Band, Del McCoury Band, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), moe, North Mississippi All-Stars, The Radiators, The Neville Brothers, John McEuen, Leftover Salmon, and Yonder Mountain String Band. In 2000, Pete was chosen to write and record with Dave Kruzin of Pearl Jam, and members of Blues Traveler.
His newest release, Out of Nowhere, is his third and most successful album to date. Gaining national exposure, it is a tasteful blend of original music entwined with acoustic overtones and superb musicianship. The album includes many talented guests, including Grammy Award Winner Sally Van Meter, Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon, Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters, and Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain String Band. The recording was done in Direct Stream Digital (DSD) format by “sound wizard” Gus Skinas, who has experience collaborating with many great artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd.
Pete is currently working on a new album, which will capture yet another side of his diverse artistic expression. It will include a fresh and original catalog of songs inspired by his life's journeys. The highly anticipated album is expected to be released by the summer of 2010.
Continuing his mission to make a difference, Pete created a non-profit organization in 2007 called the Hike4Cancer Foundation. Combining his love of music, the outdoors, hiking, and community, his foundation helps sustain organizations that provide support for families with children battling a critical illness. Additionally, Pete volunteers his time each summer to hike the 500-mile Colorado Trail, playing live shows along the way, while raising money and awareness for this important cause.
Pete maintains a busy schedule, touring nationally and internationally, playing nearly 200 shows a year. His powerful live performances are a ‘must see.’ Join him on this great journey of boundless opportunity that is sure to warm your heart and energize your soul.
"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
Hey pete hope all is going well!!! looks like your roster is preatty busy looking,good for you brotha!! senden out mad props and festive cheer to you from michigan,hopefully i will make it out to denver this winter and check out some shows,your friend and fan acoustic drum machine, AKA jamie....
BlessINs Brother!!!! Im back in VA~ At our humble shack on the Bay~ Jus survived a Brutal NorthEastern that wiped half of our dune away =( All tha Right Makings of a Good ol' Blues Song~ >> ~ High Tides~ New Moons~ Horizontal Rains~ In the Winds of Change~ hehe~ Soul Blessed to hear from You!!!! Not quite sure when our next venture to the Highah will be~ Would Be Blessed to See Yah!!!! Are Your Digits still the same?? Soak In the Views for Me Kindred~ Much Love to You Dear Brother~ >>Shine ON ALWAYS<<
Hey Pete, lovely to hear from you! LOved the new songs, fantastic man! I'm actually about to go into the studio next week myself to finish recording my second album! Exciting times.. Good luck with your record! enjoy! Hope to see you soon, take care, x Athena
Pete, Hello ! That is so kind of you that you took the time to write me a comment. I thank you for saying I am in the right direction. I will stick to it... and move forward ... Have a great day and don't hesitate to keep in touch. Kate
Dude, 3 new CDs...seriously?! Man oh man. That's a lotta cd... Well, may the force and the funding be with you! I'm gonna check your schedule and see if I can get to one here soon :)
Hi Pete thanks for adding me where can i get the cd that had the first song that you played at the cameo in bristol do you have other cds besides Out Of Nowhere? I provide the sound for 6 Relays For Life in Virginia every year since 2000 We have to keep fighting against cancer Wolfie
