As an aside, this is why asking for feedback from your life partner about anything (or vice-versa) can be challenging! You’re asking them to critique you while at the same time making sure you feel safe and loved.
In the past four weeks, I’ve rebooted the TDC songwriting circle over Zoom, and it’s motivated me to co-write three new songs with Missy and Whools. While sadly there isn’t any pasta or wine to be shared (not a great idea to start drinking at 2pm in the afternoon!), the feedback we give each other is as helpful and intimate as I remembered.
The first of the new songs is called
God and Democracy, and the arrangement is inspired by classic Springsteen and Southside Johnny.
Wayne Miller did a great job producing it remotely, as did
Jeff Bond with the lyric video. You can check it out below.
As expected, our May shows have been officially canceled and we’re working on rescheduling for later in the year. Want to see a set in the meantime?
I’m partnering with City Winery to bring you a live personalized Mother’s Day set that you can gift to your Mom or anyone else. I’m honored to be part of a group that includes Martin Sexton, Lisa Loeb, and Dar Williams.
The cost to hear a personalized Pete set is $150. City Winery will take 30% (they can use the help!), and I will donate the remainder to the
Storyteller Children’s Center, a charity that does an incredible job helping homeless and at-risk young children.
You can sign up here –
the deadline is Friday, May 1. If you’d like to hear the set but that price is too steep, please email me and I’ll help work something out.
Writing these newsletters helps me reflect and grow, and I hope that reading them sparks some insight or creativity on your part. It’s also ok if you just like reading them!
