Rock & roll, letters, New Orleans, drink, sex, love, politics, talking to strangers, rock steady, rap music, family, kids, punk rock, piano boogie, late nights, Sunday afternoon movies, urban exploring, band parties, local music, baseball games, breakfast, daily newspapers, teaching, cousins, alternative weeklies, volunteering, alternative schools, tutoring, affordable housing, community radio stations, KFAI, KMOJ, Radio K, the Current, painting, art, Houston, Minneapolis, Lynn, Duluth, graffiti, Madison, old movies, new movies, video stores, Austin (Texas), San Diego, friends, friendly acquaintances, networking dorks, driving, bus rides, trains, Arles, Costa Rica, San Pedro, cassettes in the car, Madonna, videotape, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, TV, radicalism, lefties, Guinea, Liberia, Baghdad, Dearborn, Detroit, ghetto house, friendster, finding information on the internets, DUNation.com, MNSpeak.com, Citypages.com, TCPunk.com, complicatedfun.com, cpculture.com, boogaloo, record stores, books, leather jackets, kink, conversation, Halloween, music, dancing, breakdancing, slamdancing, salsa dancing, dancing around the truth, Spin, Village Voice, The Nation, New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Star Wars, Jamaica, old-school, Senegal, Vietnam, Israel and Palestine, ragga, Door County, Chicago, burlesque, brass bands, Circus World Museum, Red Wing, the Nortons, Husker Du, Minutemen, Clash, reggae, comics, Batman, Spider-Man, sugar cereals, Peanutbutter Captain Crunch, non-chain fast food, diners, coffee shops, Muddy Waters, Caffetto, Milda's, Victor's, the Wedge, the Red Sea, Leaning Tower of Pizza, Treehouse, Egg and I, art galleries, non-chain movie theaters with the projectors that can focus, Saint Anthony Main, Joss Whedon, non-chain book stores, Arise, those convenience stores with lots of empty shelves and mango nectar, Cuban food, ghetto librettos, soul food, Big E's, greens, red beans and rice, dancehall, sunny food courts, brothers, sisters, HBO shows on DVD, the Wire, Pelecanos, Deadwood, the old west, travel, the '60s, history, Taylor Branch, the Civil Rights movement, biographies, parades, art cars, festivals, second lines, brass bands, ReBirth Brass Band, bonfires, Wheatley, Ontario, outdoor sculpture, the Spoonbridge With Cherry, patios, rivers, the Mississippi, Memphis, Elvis, basement parties, autumn.
Music
rock steady, the Minutemen, the Clash, A Tribe Called Quest, Professor Longhair, New Orleans, Guinean music from the '70s, Fugazi, '84 punk, Al Green
Movies
Chronicle of a Summer
Television
The Wire, Deadwood, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Lost, Arrested Development, original Star Trek, new Battlestar Galactica, Prime Suspect, the Office
Books
George P. Pelecanos, Pauline Kael, Lester Bangs, Taylor Branch, Peter Guralnick, Nick Tosches, Nik Cohn, James Baldwin, Nathan McCall, William Upski Wimsatt, Jeff Chang, Pauline Reage, Noam Chomsky, Christopher Hitchens, Greil Marcus, Jon Lee Anderson, Susie Bright, Robert Christgau, Robert P. Moses
Heroes
Jenny Woods, Joseph Golden, Sue B., Dave and Melinda and Austin, Peter R. Scholtes, Beverly Doherty, Peg Scholtes, Thomas Hamilton, Jerry and Cindy Woods, Matthew Scholtes, Benny C., Jenna Casbarro, Jon Dolan, Michaelangelo Matos, Lindsey Thomas, Keith Harris, Dylan Hicks, Gene Hackman, Tim Meadows, Joe Strummer, Houdini, Pauline Kael, George Pelecanos, Raymond Chandler, Lester Bangs, Christopher Hitchens, Albert Einstein, will have to think on this some more.
Pete's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Hometown:
Boston/Lynn (Mass) and Madison (Wisc)
Religion:
Other
Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
Children:
Someday
Occupation:
writer
Pete's Schools
American University
Washington, DISTRICT OF
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: History
Clubs: Ha, I played drums in a really bad rap band!
1988 to 1990
Pete's Companies
City Pages Minneapolis, Minnesota US staff writer, former music editor
About me: I'm writing a book about Minnesota hip hop. I like listening to people's stories, and being a writer is a good excuse. I live with this very cool hot chick, and we're getting married next year. We moved in together a few years ago, and rented a duplex outside Minneapolis, where deer cross the street and geese land on our lawn. I left City Pages last November, where I was a music reporter for ten years, and since then I've been substitute teaching and working on this book.
I try to be good to my family, and do what I can to keep New Orleans and the federal abandonment of the Gulf Coast in people's consciousness. I'll probably campaign for Obama. I go to punk, rap, and African shows and see cheap movies. I write at complicatedfun.com, and have a new partner blog in the works exclusively about local hip hop and funk.
This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone with a story to tell about hip hop or funk in Minnesota. My email is petescholtes "at" gmail "dot" com.
If you're around on Thursday, December 10th, we are playing a show at Mario's Keller Bar. I don't know if you've been there, but it's a very cool place. It's a comfortable space, the room sounds great and they have a stellar beer selection.
Also, we will be playing ALL NIGHT! We'll play some funky, bluesy, and soulful music. We'll project live video onto a 9 ft screen. We'll play some older material that hasn't been heard in awhile, as well as some brand new songs that've never been heard. All bets are off!! We'd love it if you'd come down and listen/party with us!
Nur noch eine Woche, dann ist es soweit: restorm on stage Köln geht in die erste Konzertrunde und präsentiert Carmen Brown und Grand Slam, die sich gegen ihre Mitbewerber in Jury-Auswahl und Voting durchsetzen konnten.
You & All of Your Friends Are Invited to Come Out & Show some Love & Support & Check Out Your Funky Cool Djs & Entertainers @ The Bar Fly on Friday Oct. 30th, 2009, for Dj Eric Jame's Birthday Dj Dance Party Event.
18+/21+ to Drink w/ Drink Specials All Night Long / Dress Code Enforced, So Dress to Impress
Featuring Dj Eric James, Dj H.U.R.R.I.C.A.N.E. "G" aka Pappy GaNuga, Dj Eve, Tyree aka Xavia, Dj Snuggles, Dj Swee2th w/Simply Us Crew, Greedy Gonzo, Mr. Jenkins aka Masta I, Slim Dugan & Lot's of Other Special Guests T.B.A.
You & All of Your Friends Are Invited to Come Out & Show some Love & Support & Check Out Your Funky Cool Djs & Entertainers @ The Bar Fly on Friday Oct. 30th, 2009, for Dj Eric Jame's Birthday Dj Dance Party Event.
18+/21+ to Drink w/ Drink Specials All Night Long / Dress Code Enforced, So Dress to Impress
Featuring Dj Eric James, Dj H.U.R.R.I.C.A.N.E. "G" aka Pappy GaNuga, Dj Eve, Tyree aka Xavia, Dj Snuggles, Dj Swee2th w/Simply Us Crew, Greedy Gonzo, Mr. Jenkins aka Masta I, Slim Dugan & Lot's of Other Special Guests T.B.A.
I just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy Friday! May the weekend bring you fun adventures, relaxation, and total contentment :)
I was going to go camping this weekend, but this is definitely NOT camping weather. So me and some friends are gonna go check out Dueling Pianos. Those guys are amazing - they can play just about any song that's been on the radio between 1950 and 2005.
Anyways, I wanted to let you know about a show we have @ Station 4 on Friday, October 16th. We are debuting a series of one time only performance art pieces. This one is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". Live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.
Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. The night will be full of creative, interesting, high-energy music, good drinks and good times.
Here's the info:
Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave" w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves Friday, October 16th Station 4 201 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101 9pm / $5 / 18+
Minnesota Music Lover's Party Jam 2009 Extravaganza !!!
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 @ The Suburban World Theatre
Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota on 3022 Hennepin Ave. S. near Uptown Bar.
21+ Event with Drink Specials All Night Long from 8pm till Close
Lot's of Special Guest Dj's & Special Guest Performers Getting the Party Started & Makin Sure that Everybody's Havin a Good Time & Lot's of Fun !!!
So if You Are a Music Lover & Love Meeting New People, Making New Friends, Networking, Partying, Dancing, Listening to Great Music or Whatever, then Come Check it Out & Spread the Word, Ok.
Ever been to The Rock Nightclub??? It's that badass venue in Maplewood that hosts shows with some of the biggest national names in rock music. Yeah, Blood Root Mother is gonna be playing there on Friday, August 21st! Come down there with us and together we'll blow the lid off that place!!
We're playing with some phenomenal bands. If you guys haven't heard Far From Falling, PLEASE check them out. These guys are one of the tightest up and coming rock bands in MN! They're also cool dudes, and friends of ours.
This show's gonna be off the hook! As you're partying with us, listening to some badass music in one of the coolest venues around, you can also feel good knowing that you're supporting a good cause. All proceeds from this show are going to Habitat For Humanity, so you're attendance will help provide a home for a family that is currently living on the streets.
Here's where you need to be on Friday.......
Friday, August 21st The Rock Nightclub 2029 Woodlynn Ave Maplewood, MN 9:00pm
Saturday August 22nd @ The World Suburban Theater in Uptown Minneapolis over on 3022 Hennipen Ave.
This will be a 21+ Event with a $10.00 Cover & Drink Specials All Night Long.
There's Gonna Be a Live Dj who's Gonna be Tearin it Up & Gettin the Party Bumpin & Boomin, Jammin & Slammin, Rockin & Shockin, & Makin Sure that Everybody's Havin a Good Time.
So if You Are 21 or Over & You Love Music, Having Fun, Meeting New People, Making New Friends, Networking, Partying or Whatever, then Come Check it Out.
Share the Love & Spread the Word to All your Family, Friends, Neighbors, MySpacers, Facebookers, Twitterers & So On. Mark it On Your Calender so ya Don't Forget, Ok.
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
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