dance beneath the stars - 2023
Dance Beneath the Stars - is a gift to Duncan and Allison. The celebration of their union created an opportunity to write and record more songs - what's not to like? Three original songs, along with one cover; our version of the late great Guy Clark's Magnolia Wind. I was honored to be joined by some amazingly talented artists - Chris Webster's soulful singing, Casey Lipka's lovely upright bass, and Tim Stephenson perfect touch on drums. We were also graced with some beautiful electric guitar playing by the extraordinary Nina Gerber. Thanks to all of you for your time and skills!
peter holmes - vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin
chris webster - vocals
casey lipka - upright bass
tim stephenson - drums
nina gerber - electric guitar
music & lyrics - peter holmes
except magnolia wind - guy clark
extra lyrics on "dance" - peter brooke
produced by: peter holmes and brian steckler
recorded & engineered by brian steckler @ the stickhouse, granite bay, california
nina gerber's tracks recorded by jeff martin @ studio e, sebastopol, california
blessings and thanks to jorma, john, fur peace ranch, and the sanibel songwriting crew. two of these songs were born at the 2022 session.
copyright 2023 - peter m holmes
The Morrison Tapes - 2019
The Morrison Tapes was a collaboration of Peter Holmes and Peter Brooke to honor our good friend Will Morrison with a collection of original songs. Will was a lifelong music fan, so it only seemed a fitting tribute. I still play "That Hat" in my current band, and it helps keep Will's memory in a timeless place for me. We recorded these tunes in California with the help of pedal steel wizard Barry Sless, and my musical partners-in-crime, Chris Webster and Casey Lipka. Brian Steckler produced and engineered.
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Peter Holmes is a Broadcast Television Producer and founder & former CEO of Big Table Media, producing shows like "Windy City Rehab," "Rock the Block" and others, for HGTV. At least by day. By night, and some of the cracks in between, he's a songwriter at heart, and enjoys the ongoing creative battle.
He wrote and recorded his first CD at age 46, "Lo-fi Tone," and 12 years later, wrote, recorded, and released "Bottle of Magic." In 2021 he partnered with Peter Brooke to write and record "The Morrison Tapes," in honor of a dear friend.
In 2023 he finished "Dance Beneath the Stars" inspired by the union of Duncan and Alli, along with some special guests.
He plays guitar and mandolin.
