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Regarding September 2008 - January 2009
Come September, I'm going to set myself up in the sunshine like a lizard out of winter hibernation. Not merely because my skin is white as a Londoner's, whose only pair of shorts come out of the bottom drawer once a year...
...For the first time EVER I'm going to do some Australian shows! This, as you can imagine, is going to be monumentally significant for me, I'm more than excited! I've had some truly awesome times in London (don't fret English fans - I'll be back in January!), but it's almost impossible to fully describe what it will be like playing a first gig in Sydney, the city where my life and my musical journey began.
More dates will appear in due course, but the first and most important of the gigs will be held on the 17th of September at The Vanguard in Newtown, and quite fittingly, within a stones throw from where I was born and raised. Such a weird feeling, it should be as familiar as putting on a pair of your favourite old blue converse but its not, I am in new undiscovered territory and I can't wait to get a shoe-in!
In reverse to the norm for an Australian solo artist, I've made a name for myself in London first, but like a son seeking approval from his family, this is one of those moments in life where you can't help but place so much personal importance on that return and reunion. There's a deep down honest desire to show 'home' what I've gained from my years in London.
It's going to be a busy, busy time... Lots of gigs to come, loads of meetings with important people and many, many more exciting prospects. I might also purchase another pair of shorts to make the bottom drawer in my London flat a bit more Australian.
Because of other commitments, my London band won't be coming out to Australia with me which is sad... but on a real plus side, my brother Chris is putting together a band in Australia for me and he will be on drums! All my early experience as a musician was jamming with him so, musically speaking, we 'know' each other, it'll be a breeze. It's going to be brilliant sharing a stage with him after all these years apart, plus, he kicks ass at the drums!
Please spread the word about my coming to Australia, I need your help getting people involved!! Have a listen to the songs, maybe buy a CD, add me on myspace or facebook. Come out to a show, put the 17th of September at The Vanguard in your diary, this one is not to be missed!!
Thanks a lot for reading,
See you soon!
Daniel
BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in the thriving cosmopolitan environment of Newtown, in Sydney Australia, Daniel Peterson had a strong musical heritage. His grandfather had been a songwriter, composer and pianist; his father, also a pianist, played double bass in a folk band in the 60’s. Encouraged by his parents, and following in the footsteps of his two brothers before him, Daniel began to learn to play the piano at the age of six.
Six years on, Daniel gave up on the staid formality of piano lessons and picked up his first guitar. His older brother, Chris, had previously dropped the piano in favour of the drums and the two would regularly practice together at home. Daniel’s newfound love of the guitar was insatiable and he would play for hours everyday taking occasional breaks to play his brother’s drums.
It was as a young teenager, tagging along to his brother’s band’s gigs and soaking up the atmosphere of live performance, that Daniel decided to make music his career. At the age of 15, he persuaded a friend to lend him the $800 needed to buy a four-track tape recorder. This allowed him to spend hours learning to write and record his own songs. Daniel was never much interested in learning covers and instead always preferred to write his own riffs and melodies.
Daniel moved to London after being asked to join the band Audiogene where he served as guitarist and co-writer for three and a half years. It was through Audiogene that he met drummer Christian Finn and bassist Joe Kelly.
Daniel’s first solo gig on 5th January 2006 was one of his increasingly rare performances with just the man and his Stratocaster. These days he prefers playing with the band as they are better able to capture the ideas he had when composing the songs. As he says “when I come up with songs I love thinking about what every instrument will be doing as part of the writing process. Also, writing and recording are an inseparable partnership for me. Its probably more conventional for a songwriter to finish their work entirely before they hit record. I love to record as I go, adding and subtracting, tweaking until I'm happy and then re-record the whole thing again when its finished!”
MUSIC VIDEO
'GOOD LOVE' MUSIC VIDEO
by Aaron Kelly
DISCOGRAPHY
Strawberry Blonde EP
Track listing - 1.Rose 2.Strawberry Blonde 3.Good Love 4.Last Dance
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Credits for Strawberry Blonde EP...
Matthew Ellis designed the EP artwork
Andy Whitton was the photographer
STUFF PEOPLE HAVE SAID
"I really like 'Rose' and I think 'Strawberry Blonde' has pop hit potential."
"This gent has an *incredible voice, and I was really happy to see it was just as strong live. He sings songs that you can imagine both us at Xfm and Radio 2 playing, which I mean as a huge compliment. There are a couple on the myspace that really get under my skin whenever I hear them, and I end up singing them all day. It was great to see them played live, and so well." Marsha Shandur - XFM DJ
“Thanks again for putting on yet another sterling performance” Stephen Brolan - THE FLY magazine
“Wonderfully laid back with beautiful melody lines and upbeat niceness” Radha - Soundbites
“Got nothing but love for the Peterson ...tunes are too good to not get heard” Aslan - Promoter/DJ
Some fan comments...
"everytime i log onto the net to email home or whatever, i always put on your myspace and listen to your tunes. i love it. cheers." James Smith
"Daniel Peterson, I could actually listen to your music all day everyday for the rest of my life! Your voice makes me feel magical! Please never stop singing!" Sarah Penfold
“your voice is mesmerising dan. incredible.” Dave Shearn
"Your music is for lack of a better word.... breathtaking... Its really inspired me man! I cant wait for the EP im sure it will be intense man.... see you at the next gig!" Johnny Pirate
"Have to say that your music is probably one of the freshest sounds i have heard in a while, so kudos for that." Tom Phillip Fairchild
"so glad i added you! your music is fantastic!!!" Owen Davies
"Get yersen some Midlands gigs man. The wider UK could do with seeing the Skipster do his stuff." The Fat Controller
"your e.p is the best buy this year!" Sam Nicholas Batstone
"thanx 4 the request likin the songs ur the only artist that ive allowed on my list cos u sound good" Mike
"You're an amazing songwriter. Very impressive! The first band in ages I've added thats sent me a request, thats how much you stand out! Good luck with everything!" Matt
"I've blatently single handedly got the 'Rose' play count way higher haha" Bethan Heslop
"woah. Those tunes really held my attention, and thats rare, i think ive probably got mild a.d.h.d! really amazing tunes. God speed your love to lincoln ;)" Ben Atkins
"always on point....more,i say...more!" Kyle Veldhouse
"congratulations on being the best singer song writer in england. ps you aren't english" Angela Jamieson
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