Song writer sessions across the pond!

I’m just back from a quick trip to Denmark and Germany sharing songs with friends at some great venues and playing a live radio show.   We started out playing at “Piet im Fishmarket” in Flensburg, Germany.  A wonderful new restaurant and venue right on the harbor in Flensburg.  Flensburg is a historic seaport, known for importing rum!

Our next stop was at Brillenlaboratorium Jens Drews.  https://www.brillenlaboratorium.de

My friend Jens has a wonderful high end European fashion eye ware shop located on the Grossestrasse (main pedestrian shopping street in Flensburg) and is a big supporter of the local arts scene. The afternoon was sunny and warm (a rarity for Spring, in the North Country) so we set up right in front of his shop and share songs and good cheer!  

One afternoon, we all piled into the car with instruments and drove to Langstedt, Germany for a live on-air interview with Andre Vogt of Foerde-radio.  We had an absolute blast!  Andre played a track off of my latest EP, “What You Know” and then I performed, “Long Road to Nashville” (co-written w Amanda Williams & Taylor Lewis) in the studio.

Next stop was at “Heimarhafen In Der Seewarte”.  A lovely historic venue with truly wonderful hosts, and a super fun room to play.  https://heimathafen-seewarte.de  

The next day was a road trip to Norderstedt, Germany to sit in with “Rahel n Beck” https://www.facebook.com/rahelnbeck and share some songs at MusicStar Norderstedt. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/MusicStar%20Norderstedt/253821721331025/

I was in Heaven!  This venue has hosted many “Greats” over the years, and I’ve heard it said that it is arguably one of the finest venues in Europe to hear live music.  The sound, stage lighting, and A/V recording capabilities were just amazing!  A truly professional and very welcoming venue.  

Then I took a train to Copenhagen, Denmark for a few days of exploring the city and seeking out potential venues for future gigs.  I overlapped with the “Songwriters Playground” open-mic night at Blagards Apoteka https://www.facebook.com/kroteket which is always a fun night of original music. 

That's the latest round up from song writer sessions across the pond.

Folk Alliance International 2025

I’m just back from Folk Alliance International Conference in Montreal, Canada.

It’s the world’s largest gathering of folk musicians and music industry professionals.  

While there was over 30 inches of snow on the ground outside but the music inside was hot!  

There were acts from all over the world showcasing and looking for booking at upcoming festivals and concert series.

I had a blast performing four private showcases over four nights.  

It was wonderful to catch up with friends and to get in a couple of song co-writes with artists!   

The after-hours jams firing up around 2:30 am were just “Smok’n”!  Every year I tell myself, I’ll skip the late-night jams.  Ha! Right….  Sleep is for wimps!

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Pete at Folk Alliance International 2024

I had a wonderful time at the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City MO. 

 “The world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community…”.  

I played six private showcases over four days and stayed up way too late listening to wonderful music from all over the globe!  

I had a blast catching up with artists that I see once or twice a year - swapping stories and sampling BBQ across KC!  

Already looking forward to next year's conference in Montreal, Canada.  

Next stop Roskilde, Denmark for Nordic Folk Alliance…