A duo in the west
Pete Richard - acoustic guitar and vocals
Julia Audrey Cook - backing vocals
A band in the east
Steve Benson - mandolin and lap steel guitar
Julia Audrey Cook - backing vocals
Gabe Fonseca - bass
Erica Marshall - backing vocals
Jason Pratt - Wurlitzer and guitar
Pete Richard - acoustic guitar and vocals
Davey Sperring - drums and youth
Influences
musical influences:
blind melon, cat stevens, g love, phish, jack johnson, matt nathanson, damien rice, donovan frankenreiter, dave matthews, bob marley, greenstar, elliot smith, phish, jeff buckley, rick rubin, nirvana, max trombley, bella fleck, oasis, coldplay, BT
non musical influences:
life.... good and bad.... warm sun & warm rain, beaches, mountains, death, summer, my mom, my family, the sanctuary, friends, enemies, and everything in between....
Sounds Like
7 friends sharing honest, personal, and mostly fun music.... 7 different backgrounds with one common understanding and respect for music and songwriting.
2007 was really good to Pete Richard and the Pete Richard Band. Independently, Pete, either solo or with the band, played over 50 shows and toured over 12,000 miles! All without professional booking or management. The Pete Richard Band continues to gain fans and momentum all over the east coast and the country at large.
Although, Pete has been playing and writing music since age 13, he began focusing his efforts on a solo project in March of 2005. Pete began playing open mics and booking solo shows in the Boston area. Time flew by and Pete gained a reputation of being one of Boston’s most sought after singer/songwriters. Guitar legend, Fuzz, of Deep Banana Blackout and Rolla, says this of Pete:
“I feel Pete is one of the most refreshing and promising new talents on the acoustic/songwriter circuit right now - I see very good things ahead for my man Pete! His humbleness and sincerity show through in his music. His performances and songwriting get better and better every time we play a show together (which has been a few times now) and Pete is certainly one of the coolest cats I know.”
Only a couple of years have passed since Pete began this musical journey, and since then, out of the blue, one of Boston’s most talented bands has also developed. Although the line-up might vary from show to show, Pete considers his "regulars" to be a "true gift." Pete’s velvety vocals and acoustic guitar combine harmoniously with Steve Benson’s (mandolin/lap-steel guitar) incomparable sound, while Jason Pratt’s (keys) glassy tones, Gabe Fonseca’s (bass) funky low end, and David Sperring’s (drums) most unique percussion skills develop into a stellar and very unique sound. Add the talented and beautiful Julia Cook and Erica Marshall (backing vocals), and you’ve got one hell of a live experience.
Pete’s first album, Union Street Sessions, released in February 2007, exhibits Pete’s diversity as both the front man and the solo artist. This mature and honest collection has literally sold itself, with over 750 copies sold from its release to December 31, 2007. The sound and the line up are truly original and the package completely reflects the grassroots effort. Hard work is not an option for Pete and the band; it’s a passion.
The energy from the stage and the sound that hits the ears has made the live show a not-to-be-missed event. There is no show on earth like the Pete Richard Band’s performance, and the ensemble itself has taken on a personality of its own. All respect due, you’ll have to move under a rock to avoid hearing the Pete Richard Band in the not-so-distant future!
some of the folks I/we have shared the stage with:
Yarn, Chad Perrone, Sam Kininger Band, Rolla, Fuzz (Rolla/Deep Banana Blackout/Tom Tom Club), Chad Hollister Band, Delhill, Fly Upright Kite, Nate Edgar (John Brown’s Body), The Indefinite Article, The Brightwings, Craig, My So Called Friend, Sean Harkness
**January 19, 2008 – Chad Perrone, Pete Richard Band, and The Brightwings – Completely sold out The Paradise Lounge, Boston, MA**
RADIO:
92.5 WXRV - summer 2004
89.5 WFIT - spring 2005
Radio Fly 1 internet radio - www.radiofly1.com - present
PRESS:
NOMASONHA, "THE BUZZ" - JAN. 2006
SEPTEMBER 2007: "River Bend" chosen to be a part of Acoustic Fuel's Digital Compilation Series! www.acousticfuel.com
AUGUST 2008: Featured article on Boston Music Spotlight
***ALL MUSIC AND LYRICS ARE THE PROPERTY OF PETE RICHARD MUSIC/SESAC- PLEASE SHARE MY MUSIC, BUT ALSO RESPECT IT AND OTHERS' AS WELL... THANK YOU!!****
Pete is lord of many things, of pies, of the dance, of groovy feel good tunes and running fine tours. Next disc will have some pedal steel and sitar by gum....
Howdy everyone...Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade will be playing their first show ever at the Regatta Bar (Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Cambridge). This is an important gig for us and we could really use your support! Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 7:30pm, $12
miss you guys a ton its just not the same without you around at the rest. and bern says hi & misses you at dunkin lol...Well hope are doing good too.. give julia a hug for me :)
Just gave it a listen and I have to say I'm impressed! There are a ton of musicians out there and I have to say you've really got somethin. Great vibes. Keep in touch bro, much luck to ya.
Nice, finally! You've been talking about doing that song for so long. That will sound so good with the girls in it! Good luck with everything, and keep me posted!
haha, yeah, I went into a bit of a myspace hiatus for a while, but I'm back! It's been a while, send me along some updates...what's this I hear about LA???
STOPPING BY TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND RESPECT!! BANDS CAN PROMOTE IN MY COMMENTS. STOP ON BY AND CHECK OUT THE ARTIST OF THE WEEK!! HAVE A KICK ASS JAMIN' DAY!! KIM
I'm on set of a new ABC pilot in NYC. If I get out early enough, I'll make it down to the drity with a lil fan club for you! Hope all is well my friend. See you soon. -JM
