MAY 2024 FEATURED ACT
PETE DAVIES
Interviewed by Sammi
On Location at
CANDLELIGHT CLUB (7.15pm) Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club, Moore Lane, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5AG
(Every Wednesday) ♿
Pete Davies is someone who will need no introduction to the Folk cognoscenti in the North East of England, for although a native of Bolsover in Derbyshire, we think of him primarily as an honorary Teessider, having long ago made Middlesbrough his base.
Below are his interview and two performances.
If you wish to book him, here are his details: ☎️ 07926 090182
📨 pr.davies@hotmail.com 🕸️www.petedaviesmusic.co.uk
"Pete Davies is a great singer-songwriter!” The late, great, Vin Garbutt, Teesside Troubadour
Long Way Home “……..disguises the iron fist of its messages in a velvet glove….” FolkWords
"Skilfully constructed songs presented with panache and passion – Pete Davies played a barnstorming gig at the Edinburgh Fringe!" Paddy Bort, Edinburgh Fringe
“North-eastern singer-songwriter Pete Davies has come up with a fine record of warm positivity. The anthem-like track ‘Miracles’ typifies this, but the mood of hopefulness and display of impressive musicianship pervades the whole collection.” Colin Bailey, The Bailey Beat
“………. Pete Davies set the tone for the evening beautifully. He reminded me of that crop of singer songwriters like Peter Bond and Paul Metsers. He had the winning combination of an effective guitar style coupled with meaningful lyrics. I particularly liked ‘Is It Ever Going To Rain?’ and ‘Go On And Dance, Joanne’…….”
The Derbyshire Times
“I love his clear voice and thoughtful uplifting lyrics.” Jan Hall, Folk Roots Radio, Ontario, Canada
“Pete has been appreciated for many years for his excellent singing and superb guitar style. For me, his big appeal lies in the quality of his own melodies and lyrics. That is why I am so excited that he is writing and performing again. Before Pete, the guests at our club had all been political songwriters or “protest” singers. He may not agree with me but I believe that Pete is in there with those guys. Why? Well, simply because every line of a Pete Davies song radiates incredible warmth and humanity. You know he is one of us. Pete Davies is on our side. Cherish him.” Leigh Sayers, The Studio Club, Middlesbrough
“The combination of care, and discipline shows in the quality of his songs and performance……. Pete writes and performs songs on many contemporary themes, with moving thought provoking verses and great singalong choruses. ” Stainsby Festival
“Pete's reputation as a performer and songwriter continues to grow.” Middlesbrough Town Hall
email: pr.davies@hotmail.com or pete@petedaviesmusic.co.uk
(+44) (0) 7926 090182