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About Me

Stop Gravity is more of an idea than a band. The large majority of music is written by myself (Peter Bertrand) and other musicians come in and make it come alive. Having said that, it is always about the music. Never about myself. I am only and instrument to guide the vibrations pouring out from inside. For this main reason, the billing tends to be under the name Stop Gravity even if it is a solo show.I have played drums for over thirty years now and have always sung as well. The guitar is fairly new to me (twelve years or so) mostly self taught, and as you might notice from the music, the influence of percussion takes on a big role in creating my style. I use the term "Percussive Soul" to describe the music. "Percussive" is obvious now and "Soul" because often my voice has been described as soulful. Currently, I am working on performing solo as well as with other musicians, and playing drums in another unit.It has been nearly seven years since I have gotten on stage and performed. About time to make this happen. This dream has never died, it only fell asleep for a while. It's awake again.

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Member Since: 2/21/2008
Band Website: myspace.com/stopgravity
Band Members: The incarnation of Stop Gravity at this moment is Randy Tougas / Fretless Bass, and Peter Bertrand / Guitar & Vocals.Stop Gravity "Dancing Pictures" era - Karen Bagini / Keyboard, Guitar & Vocals, Chris Severi / Bass Guitar, Peter Bertrand / Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Harmonica & Vocals - with special guest - Jeff Tisdell / Guitar solo on "Love is Real" & "Nursery Cryme."And of course, I would not be the musician I am if not for the creative partnership of the trio... "Pink Bunnies on a Stick"... Randy Tougas / Bass Guitar, Thomas Major / Guitar & Vocals, and myself - (Peter Bertrand) / Drums & Vocals. Look out for something in the not so distant future from "Lepus Arcticus." This is a completely different style of music than what you will hear from Stop Gravity. Stay tuned for more.
Influences: I tripped walking down an old cobblestone sidewalk once. There are so many things that influence my song writing. Always the inevitable one who is close to my heart. Life and all of it’s glorious beauty. Hearing other music, birds chirping, traffic passing by, strangers talking, conversations with friends or even strangers... I like to just let things come naturally. Guess that is why it has taken so long to get back out there and let the music do the talking for me.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Guitar woes... ;-(

Recently had the bridge on a guitar break. Oh the pain. Not for me but for my guitar. That's what happens when you play a guitar like a drum. Note to myself: it is an instrument that desires careful a...
Posted by Stop Gravity on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:03:00 PST

The music is being re-born

So the time that slips past us does not go unnoticed. Been recording lately, and will be sharing some of the progress here. The newer tunes you hear will be partials at first just to wet your appetite...
Posted by Stop Gravity on Fri, 16 May 2008 01:25:00 PST

Bunny Music

It has been over fifteen years since we have joined on stage to create music together but it seems that time has caught up to us. We will need a new name and the sound will be similar to what we used ...
Posted by Stop Gravity on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:13:00 PST

Getting closer...

Well, the music is really moving forward at this time. Thankfully ei. Looking at late spring to early fall to start giging again as a band. This incarnation will be: Randy Tougas on bass guitar, drums...
Posted by Stop Gravity on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:26:00 PST