Really enjoyed chatting with Pete last night. He’s a fellow rant n raver which doesn’t make for much empty airtime when the two of us get started! His command of the instrument and depth of knowledge - not just musical - but the history of the genres he loves is truly impressive. In a world where guitars have become weapons of mass destruction, Pete’s clarion tone and melodic sensibility is a refreshing change for the battered eardrums.

Do yourself a favor and check out his solo outings listed on his website and available @Amazon & iTunes.

    http://www.peteanderson.com/index.html

Answering a question from the audience last night, Pete named his top 3 faves of his own work - all are available through the artists website, amazon or iTunes:

This Time - Dwight Yoakam

     http://www.dwightyoakam.com/index.html 

Short Sharp Shocked - Michelle Shocked

    http://www.michelleshocked.com/index.htm

American in Me - Steve Forbert

    http://www.steveforbert.com/

Steve Forbert is an incredibly talented songwriter, once hailed as the “new Dylan” and quite possibly the only artist so anointed that actually comes close to living up to the claim. He came up in Greenwich Village during my time there and seeing him play the Bleecker St clubs was a memorable experience. Steve continues to release albums and tours frequently. If you like good music - and I know you do - seek him out. His debut “Alive on Arrival” is a must-have.

What Pete’s listening to these days (other than dead guys!!)

Derek Trucks - blood ties to the Allman Brothers & channeling the spirit of Duane. Kicked Eric’s butt all over the stage on the last EC tour!

     http://www.derektrucks.com/  

Nathan James - traditional blues - the real deal!

    http://www.nathandjames.com/fr_index.cfm

Seth Walker - blues filtered through New Orleans.

    http://www.sethwalker.com/2.0/seth_main.html

For all the folks interested in the blues - and that should be ALL of you - recommended viewing from GVDub - George Van Wagoner - friend, master guitar wrangler, barrista’ extraordinaire and walking encyclopedia of all the music. Friend him on Facebook - you won’t be disappointed.

“Devil Got My Woman” - Allan Lomax film of the 1966 Newport Blues festival. ALl the greats are on this one!

The webcast with Pete is archived on the Jack On The Rocks channel. Enjoy!

     http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4808077