Although I mostly play solo (guitar/piano and vocals) I always look forward to playing with my band who are the illustrious:
Des Rogers - Drums
Dave Archer - Guitars
Dave Johnston -Bass
Influences
John Martyn, Fionn Regan, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Dr John, The Band, Steve Payne, Ray Charles, Early Van Morrison, Stephen Fretwell, Eric Bibb, EST, Tony Rice, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, Bert Jansch, Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, James Taylor, M Ward, The Be Good Tanyas, Ben Folds Five, Regina Spektor, Roberrt Wyatt, Bill Withers, Bonnie Prince Billy, Neil Young,Sheelanagig, Cinematic Orchestra, Paul Simon, Louis Armstrong, Willy Mason, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton Unplugged, Rufus Wainwright, Jose Gonzales, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker.
Sounds Like
Well its difficult to be objective about these things but I would be pleased if some of it sounded like Bob Dylan (blood on the tracks), The Band (the band), Dr John (in the right place), Tom Waits (Closing Time). Van Morrison (Moondance - the album) Let me know if you think of anything else
There's a rock and roll band rehearsing in the building. In the bar downstairs a drunk vicar orders more more cheap gin whilst Billie Holiday hits those high notes at top volume. Outside on the cobble stones of the oldest street in Bristol there are two gipsy guitarists swapping Django Reinhart licks whilst a small toy helicopter buzzes over their heads. It's a small box room on the top floor of this eccentric live music pub that singer songwriter Pete Roe calls home. The Old Duke has seen him sit in with ancient dixieland jazz bands, share a stage with Chuck Berry's pianist, and trade solos with some of Dylan's former session men; there's been gigs, open mics, festivals in the street and parties on the roof and all the while he's absorbing what it means to be a musician.
It's this kind of musical education that has made Pete into the performer he is today. "That easy, conversational, semi spoken delivery is wrapped in authority" said Venue Magazine. His understated style is indeed confident and draws strands of Folk, Blues, and occasionally Jazz and Gospel, and combines them in an ethereal, yet quite unholy manner. 2006 saw him give performances at the Colston Hall, on the main stage of the Bristol Harbourside Festival and also the release of 'Propeller', his very well received debut album featuring Pete on piano and guitar backed by the cream of Bristol's vibrant music scene. With his new collection of solo material Pete decided to leave the piano (his primary instrument for thirteen years) and play almost entirely on acoustic guitar, as he explains -"The guitar is a more personal as an instrument; I wanted to communicate more effectively. The piano can sometimes be a barrier, so guitar seemed an obvious choice." Jim Barr (bassist with Portishead) is producing his forthcoming album - a collection of stories and musical vignettes - which is due for release later this year.
Just wanted to stop by to say thanks for accepting the req'... It's always a pleasure to meet fellow musicians here at myspace and you have such a great sound! I'm proud to have you amongst my myspace friends!
Hello! We are delighted to have been sniffed out as a 'hidden gem' by Bristol Uploaded & would like to invite you to come down & join us at the Thekla next Weds 25th June.
Just to let you know about an extra-special New Root gig on Saturday 31st May @ The Croft, Bristol.
We're doing a headline set featuring Visual Projections from VJ James Bragg and everyone gets a FREE copy of our new 'Sick of Me' EP on the door. Venue Magazine described it as '...an extraordinary sound...a sort of power pop/goth/rock opera hybrid...the most exhilarating thing we've heard all week'.
There also support from Sally-Anne Langton - 'one of Bristol's most promising singer/songwriters' - plus Special Guests. All for £5. You can buy tickets in advance from www.thenewroot.com
Thanks and hopefully see you there on Sat 31st May!
hey i saw you at the porter celler bar once when emmy the great was playing.... you had your sunglasses on your head and you didnt realise until after you played your set.... i was going to tell you but i didnt.... many apologies.... kaytee ^.^ x
hello--your new tracks are great pete! i love the closeness--and your lyrics are fantastic. i'm havin trouble with all my communicative media; could you give me a text at some point, so i have your number please? x x
