This is my “Pete’s-eye view” feature on this site, with reports on interesting people and events I encounter in my travels.
- Pete’s Banjo Newsletter report: Hot Rize for Public Consumption – Nov. ’09
- Pete’s Merlefest Report – Apr. ’08
- Hot Rize Plays Steve Martin’s Wedding – Jul. ’07
- Pete recalls Jerry Garcia – Jul. ’06
- Pete’s Report on Louise Scruggs’ Funeral – Feb. ’06
- Reflections on the Letterman Show – Sept. ’05
- On the Letterman Show – Sept. ’05
Notes from the Road Archive
- Ireland, 2004
- Winfield, Sept 2004
- Gettysburg, Small miracles and hot bluegrass, Aug 2004
- Picking with Tony Rice at Rocky Grass, July 2003
- Back east in May: Banjo Camp North and DOROT Concert, May 2003
- Brookdale, CA: Professional Band Workshop, Jam Camp, and Festival, May 2003
- Pete helps String Cheese Incident go bluegrass, March 2003
- Back east in May: Banjo Camp North and DOROT Concert, May 2003
- Pete and Joan visit the beloved John Hartford’s grave
- Banjos in Ireland: First Annual Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival, September 2002
- Hot Rize returns, June-August, 2002, with shows in Colorado, Oregon, and Nashville–the Opry and the “old” Opry
- Four bluegrass music camps, Spring of 2002: England (Sore Fingers Week), North Carolina (Jam Camp at Merlefest), Massachusetts (Banjo Camp North), California (California Bluegrass Association Music Camp)
- Leftover Salmon Extravaganza for Mark Vann, November, 2001, A fellow banjo player’s plight brings together some very special events.
- Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend November 9-11, 2001, Banjos, mandolins, and guitars converge on a beautiful old hotel in the heart of bluegrass-land.
- Fall Banjo Retreat with Sonny Osborne and Bill Evans, October 12-14, 2001, A unique event in a splendid setting, featuring “The Chief”.
- Charles Sawtelle tribute/album release concert in Boulder, August, 2001, Charles’ memory burns bright on a special night
- RockyGrass July, 2001, My tenth annual appearance at this great festival, and the outstanding “academy” week before the festival.
- The Wernicks hit Europe, June 2001
- Visit to John Hartford May 2001, My last time with a beloved friend and unique creative force.
- Banjo Camp North May 2001, Here’s my report on Banjo Camp North, a wonderful first-time event held outside of Boston the first weekend of May.
- Merlefest April 2001, Another great year at Merle Fest!
- The Wernicks hit the Big Island, January 2001, A family trip included some unusual Pete & Joan gigs and opportunities to meet local musicians struggling along in Paradise.
- IBMA World of Bluegrass, October 2000, The bluegrass world’s annual get-together in Louisville, KY provided many interesting moments and some food for thought.
- Dr. Banjo goes to the Jam Fest, 2000, My “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass” buddies Leftover Salmon put on a different kind of festival in Colorado. The times are a-changing, but I’m a-keeping up.