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Sergeant Peter Jester

Sergeant Peter Jester

About Me

Over 20 years of music and military experience created musician, SERGEANT PETER JESTER, composer of "the Jester & the Unhappy Girl" (A musical story about medieval tragedy). Jester also composed "MilitiA" (1992) rereleased on cd which included live tracks performed at CLUB DIX. PETER has performed over 330 times in over 80 different venues mostly in NJ & NY but also in TN, PA, DE & MD. He has also performed at weddings, retirement homes, BBQ's, birthdays, etc. SERGEANT PETER JESTER is a professional DJ, karaoke & guitar hero host. On guitar he covers many popular country, rock and metal tunes. He also plays childrens songs and standards on many instruments. JESTER is also an accomplished songwriter with a following. "I like speed, I do sweep arpeggios and fast scale patterns, but haven't played with a pic in many years. I have a comfortable fast finger style utilizing all 5 fingers at will." SERGEANT JESTER has also been described like a faster version of the Pink Floyd. In 2005 when SERGEANT PETER JESTER performed songs off of his "MilitiA" CD at Club Dix (Fort Dix, NJ) for soldiers deploying overseas. "I consider that time the high point of my life. I spent my life training and taking care of soldiers." SFC JESTER retired in 2007 after 24 total years in the military and is now very active in the New Jersey Shore music scene. JESTER is known for good vocals, fast guitar licks, finger style rhythms and songs about military life.Jester can host any event, any size, knows many other professionals as reliable back ups or contacts that may better suit your venue or event. Its about you and your musical taste-- you want to hear it -- bring your favorite CD to his events or an instrument.Contact PETER for infomation about performing for soldiers at FORT DIX or any other events he organizes or if you want JESTER to perform at your event..
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Music:

Member Since: 9/21/2006
Band Website: [email protected]
Band Members: I am a professional DJ, acoustic guitarist, singer, open mic and karaoke host. Airborne Ranger and Eensy Weensey Spider were recorded on my Marantz CD burner as a 1 track demo (2007) with an acoustic nylon guitar.BRM Expert and Drill Sergeant's Song were recorded solo from my tascam 4 track, violins, drums, elec. guitars, keyboards or other noises were played back to give the sound of a full band for my MilitiA CD (1991) (R2006).Blizzard Sizzle (Black Star) was recorded from my very first use of my tascam 4 track in 1990 called the Classics with electric and acoustic guitars.
Influences: Yngwie Malmsteen, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Toby Keith, Murray Cook, etc. and local friends- Robert Ruscus (rockin ruckus), John Cantamessa, Andrew Grogan (AJ Stone), Nicholas Apicelli, Reid Totten & Bob Bradley (Krazy Fingers).
Sounds Like: Pink Floyd with speed runs and arpeggios. finger style rhythm on classical nylon acoustic guitar.
Record Label: PJM
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

2008 SONG LIST

SERGEANT PETER JESTER'S SONG LIST *AFTER THE GOLD RUSH -Neil Young AINT TALKING BOUT LOVE - Van Halen *AIRBORNE RANGER- Military Cadence ALABAMA SONG -The Doors ALWAYS ON MY MIND -...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:33:00 PST

December setlist

All I want for Christmas is you- Mariah Carey Auld Lang Syne- Traditional Blue Christmas- Traditional Can't find my way Home- Blind Faith Can't you see- Marshall Tucker Band Carol of the Bells- Tradit...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:07:00 PST

November Set List

Election Day- Veterans Day - Thanksgiving Day -(also Mom's B-Day) Airborne Ranger                      ...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:03:00 PST

Experienced

Check out my pics, I have been fortunate enough to perform at many different establishments. Lucky Strike Lanes- Emerson, NJ Alfoxies- Blauvelt, NY Junkyard- Rochelle Park, NJ  Classics Cafe- We...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:37:00 PST

October (Halloween) setlist

Aqualung-Jethro Tull Bad moon rising-Creedence Clearwater Revival Black magic woman-Santana Close my eyes forever-Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne (need help) Dark Hollow-David Bromberg Down by the river...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:31:00 PST

Check out this video: Wishyouwerehere

Check out this video: Wishyouwerehere Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Sergeant Peter Jester on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:21:00 PST