Pete Zimmer - (Vocals, Guitars, Blues Harp);
Martin Ratcliffe - (Guitars);
Steve Avery - (Bass);
Al Sanchez - (Drums);
You may also see the following in the lineup;
Pete Wheatley - guitar
Dave Kelly - guitar
Maz Mitrnko - guitar
Stu Ford - guitar
Chris Brown - Bass
Stu Lee - Bass
Eddie Moohan - Bass
Keith Allen - drums
Tony Bayliss - drums
Rickie Cochran - drums
Dave Small - drums
or some other equally fine players
Influences
Too many to list really - a bit of blues, bit of metal, bit of indie, bit of prog, bit of jazz.
A small selection of some fave artists:
Beatles
Black Sabbath
David Bowie
Jackson Browne
Eric Clapton
Coldplay
The Crusaders
Deep Purple
The Doors
Bob Dylan
Foo Fighters
Little Feat
David Gray
Norah Jones
Led Zep
Hendrix
BB King
Jonie Mitchell
Van Morrissn
Nickleback
Pink Floyd
Bonnie Raitt
Red Hot Chillies
Rolling Stones
Katie Tunstall
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Underground
Tom Waits
Weather Report
Paul Weller
The Who
Neil Young
Frank Zappa
Warren Zevon
Sounds Like
Bluesy, Rocky AOR - a real mixed bag played by some of the finest musicians this side of spaghetti junction
The band have been in existence since 1995 however the current lineup only came into being recently. Although, due to other commitments and the usual state of flux that typifies the whole band thing, the lineup is somewhat fluid, but I am fortunate to have the services of several fantastic musicians who dep as necessary.
Both Pete and Martin have been writing songs for several years, and some of this material was put into the repertoire, usually being re-worked with Pete and Martin collaborating on each others compositions. This led to the formation of a songwriting partnership that has produced two dozen new tracks over the last couple of years.
A typical set will include a mixture of covers and original material, depending on lineup, venue and how we feel on the night.
Check out the audio clips and gig guide.
****** Album of original material on itunes and napster under petezimmer band *****
(see petezimmer.co.uk for muzo credits and more info)
“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
Hello friend out of sheer shameless self promtion check out some Free downloads, Full previews and New Albums at www. last. fm/music/Tom+Peel and www. tompeel. co. uk Now on iTunes.
Hi Pete what's going on mate? Hope all is well with you. Are you on facebook? If not mail me over your mobile phone number, we're due a catch up soon. happy days, J
Pete Zimmer Band
Hey! I'm back from the tour, and i made a little video of some of the highlights of 2006....complete with an encounter i had with a Japanese toilet!! If you get a chance....you can see it on youtube....click here to watch it. Anyway, take care and i hope to see you somewhere on the road....i hit it again in May!
Kevin
Pete Zimmer Band
Hey! Merry Christmas! I hope Santa was good to you. He was fairly good to me even though my behavior has vascillated this year at times!
I start the long drive to Scotland tomorrow to start the UK tour.......i hope i don't freeze my butt off!
Here is a little video i made of the guys in the band..for a little Christmas laugh!...the Shawn Byrne bit will crack you up! Click here to watch it. Anyway, take care and hope to see you soon! Kevin
Hello Pete. Good to see you at the Maverick last night. Really enjoyed your stuff... Will get along and see one of your full shows soon. All the best, Dave.
