Pete and J are: Jason Blynn--Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar Pete Harper--Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Piano, Keys
and often: Sarab "Buster" Singh--Drums, Percussion, Vocals and on bass: Nicholas "Fugghedaboudit" D'Amato, Rob "C'mon Kitty" Calder, Richard Hammond, or Catherine Popper
Influences
In no particular order. The early Beatles, The late Beatles, The Beatles even once they were no longer the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Sting and the Police, James Brown, Jeff Buckley, Randy Newman, The Band, Martin Sexton, Gilberto Gil, Bob Dylan, Elliot Smith, Bob Marley, Harry Chapin, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, Crosby, Stills and Nash, I suppose Young too, Robben Ford, Tower of Power, Wilco, David Hasselhoff, Johnny Depp
Sounds Like
Rain on the roof. But it could be a raccoon party or a large family of mice.
Pete Harper and Jason Blynn, are known to themselves, and in turn by others, affectionately but usually appropriately, as "Pete and J". Pete and J tour nationally, all over the US of A, and occasionally in the UK. Most of the time, Pete and J are a band consisting of 4 people (a bassist and drummer in addition to the Pete and the J).
As you can see, they are based in New York City, where they flourish in the sweet exhaust and excitement of city life. They tour much of the year, however, so occasionally see both grass and trees.
A few albums are out there, including Without A Band and Dressed for Conversation, both available in links above and below.
A new album is forthcoming, and right now some new demos are here to chew on. Stay tuned, and come check out a show! See you soon.
Not so self-critical acclaim... "J is really good" -Pete "Oh, come on man, you're pretty good too." -J
Real Critical Acclaim... “Drawing regular comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, but rising well above simply sounding like someone else, Pete and J are seasoned live performers, consummate entertainers, and offer a simple but unique twist that somehow bridges young and old, shy and wild…” -Cheshire FM (during latest 15-show UK Tour)
“Heartfelt…and moving” -The Boston Globe
“I was truly impressed with their songwriting and talent…Great songs, great musicians and great fun.” -Mark Seaman BBC Radio Wiltshire/Swindon .end of praise. Thank you for coming.
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SoupyGato Show #157
RoRK -- Requiem 2 Lives Kevin M. Kirker -- People Grow From Trees The Limit -- Mother Maria The Limit -- Best Thing
Elliot Schneider -- Airmail Messiah An Aesthetic Anaesthetic -- Sleepless Nagarecords -- Transmission Overload Jimmy Sommers -- If I Knew
The Remote(s) -- Definition High Pete & J -- No More One More Chance Alius -- Relaxation Is The Key NG -- The Kung Fu Master Learns to be a Little Master NG -- Nervously Seduced The Mars Patrol -- Gimme Time
Allison Barkley -- Concrete Daisies With A Gun -- Under The Gun
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