Pierce Pettis *(Pierce Pettis also performs in "The New Agrarians" --w/Kate Campbell & Tom Kimmel)
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Influences
Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Jesse Winchester, Hank Williams, Mark Heard, Flannery O'Conner, Joni Mitchell, Leo Kottke, Kate Campbell, Robert Johnson, Peter Himmelman, T-Bone Burnett, Steve Earle, Norman Blake, Tom Kimmel, Chet Atkins, B.B. King, Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Richard Thompson, JRR Tolkien, Bruce Cockburn, William Blake, Mark Helprin, Pete Townsend, Ry Cooder, David Hidalgo, Mac McAnally, Paul Simon, Tim O'Brian, Eudora Welty, CS Lewis, Walker Percy, Muddy Waters, Thomas Mertin, Darrell Scott, Johnny & June Cash, Gamble Rogers, Danny Flowers, Jack Williams, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, John Donne, Guy Clark, Billy Crockett.
Sounds Like
fingernails on a chalkboard,
bags and bags of cats,
you,
the way pizza smells
“Pierce Pettis doesn’t write mere songs, he writes literature...End to end the songwriting is brilliant...Pierce Pettis albums are events in my listening. His writing just gets better all the time and his singing is marvelous, wry and warm..." Sing Out!
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During his long career Pierce Pettis has been a writer at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama, recorded for Fast Folk Musical Magazine in New York, won the prestigious New Folk competition for songwriting at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, and was a staff songwriter at Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville. He has received numerous songwriting awards including a 1999 Country Music Award from ASCAP for You Move Me --co-written with Gordon Kennedy and recorded by Garth Brooks on his album, Sevens.
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Albums: 1st independent release in 1985 (Moments). Signed with Windham Hill/High Street (BMG) 1989-1994 --three albums (While the Serpent Lies Sleeping, Tinseltown, Chase the Buffalo). Signed with Compass Records 1996-present --four albums (Making Light of It, Everything Matters, State of Grace, Great Big World). Sessions for next release planned for early 2008.
Hi, Pierce. I'll be in Richmond on Nov. 21 for the weekend to sell vintage clothes (scheduled it around your concert). Looking forward to seeing you again.
I heard on our NPR station that you are coming to Lawrence, KS this Friday November 13th! That's so exciting. I plan on being there. Looking forward to it.
I saw this story and it reminded me of a similar situation with my youngins.
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. " "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman;
With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.
A love so sacred and divine. A love that I can now call mine. A love so beautiful, real and true. A love like you Lord, a love that is you. A love that nurtures, heals and cares. A love that speaks to me in tenderness and brings me to tears. A love that is free for all to cherish, and given by one so that none should perish. A love that strengthens me, as it draws me towards you. I witness your miracle an am cleansed anew. A love so kind as it fills my mind. I see your light and am no longer blind. A love for all time, a love that is mine. What a pleasure it is Lord, to love only you.
Ciao,Pierce Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
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Hey Pierce, February 6 seems like a million years from now but it will be here before we know it. We're really looking forward to having you back at Urban Campfires. See you soon, Janet, Jayne & Steve
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