Pete Morton: November 11th 2005
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Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer from Nottingham, England with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His show is dynamic and intense as well as approachable and funloving. He seriously believes there are 'Six billion eccentrics' in the world and that particular song is fast becoming a signature tune for people everywhere. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of songwriting and traditional singing.
Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. With a passionate, strong voice and strident guitar style, traditional songs often rub shoulders with Pete's current writing with remarkable ease. The songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, love and social comment, wrapping their way around the folk tradition.
Pete has recorded five solo albums of original material and a project album of traditional songs entitled 'Trespass'. His CD 'Hunting the heart' was a Mojo folk album of the year in 2000. His most recent CD 'Swarthmoor' received rave reviews and includes the highly acclaimed 'Two brothers', a powerful pleading for peace in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The catchy and inspiring 'Shepherds song' is also included amongst this wonderfully stark collection of songs performed simply with an acoustic guitar and vocal.
A new album of original songs is in the making, telling you how much he is in love with Emily Dickinson and how inspiring it is to be standing in the Post office queue. Pete will be touring the new album in the US in late 05 and the UK in January 06.
'Another train' is without doubt, Pete's most widely covered song. Popular with choirs and folk artists around the world, the song has brought hope and encouragement to countless listeners over the years. So go along and hear Pete Morton. His songs and performances are a joy.
Pete Morton’s website can be found at http://www.petemorton.com