Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi

About Me

Pete Bush's love of all music comes through in the eclectic group of styles he incorporates into one set. He started off at 13 playing guitar in hardcore bands in Pittsburgh and West Virginia. In 2000 the band Salena Catalina was formed and featured Pete on upright bass. With a growing love of Jazz and Hip-Hop he started writing and growing as a musician all over again. Both Salena Catalina albums became 91.3 WYEP favorites and earned them top honors in the best of the year local releases. In 2004 with 9 albums from various bands, playing Three Rivers Stadium, and playing with national touring acts, Pete packed up his gear and headed West in pursuit of a solo career. Now in Seattle, Pete formed the Hoi Polloi and has a steadily growing following. The first solo full length album was recorded at Avast Studios by Cameron Nicklaus (Band of Horses) and released August 2008. In addition he was the bassist for indie favorite Cub Country and has appeard as a bassist on albums by David Hillman, Jason Dean, and Cassandra Speaks. font

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Member Since: 02/11/2005
Band Members: Pete Bush - Vocals & Guitar
Mark Roemen - Bass
Melissa Montalto - Violin & Vocals
Jeff G - drums
Influences: Jawbox, Tom Waits, Andrew Bird, Soul Coughing, Cab Calloway
Sounds Like: What your hearing

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My Blog

We are on pandora.com!

Go to www.pandora.com and create your very own Pete Bush radio station! It is free and great. Go check it out NOW! PB&HP
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Seattle Sound Magazine review

We just got a nice review from the great people of Seattle Sound Magazine.Check it out! http://www.seattlesoundmag.com/?s=Pete+Bush&goSearch.x=0 &goSearch.y=0
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:14:00 GMT

We’re on the Radio!

So there are a couple of radio stations that are the playing the CD. Give them a call or send them an email and request your favorite "East is the Past" track. KLC - Portland KUGS - 89.3 Western Wash...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:01:00 GMT

news, stuff and things

So in addition to itunes you can also find us at these fine online music retailers. Amazon, Great Indie Music, Groupie Tunes, Inproduction, Lala, Napster, Pay Play, Rhapsody, and Tradebit. So go for...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:18:00 GMT

East is the Past on Itunes!

The CD is up and songs are available for downloading up on the itunes store. So download away! And be sure to write glowing reviews Love PB&HP
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:45:00 GMT

The first review is in!

I've always loved herohill.com, but now I'm IN love with herohill.com! http://www.herohill.com/2008/08/reviews-pete-bush-east-is-pa st.htm
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Like to buy the new CD?

Our first full length CD "East is the Past" is available on CD Baby with audio clips and everything! Be the first in your neighborhood to own it and spread the word of the Polloi. www.cdbaby.com/cd/pe...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:14:00 GMT

CD RELEASE DATE SET!!

The CD is done and in our hands and looking great and I am damn proud of it! The CD release party will be Thursday August 14th at the Skylark Cafe in West Seattle. There will be guest musicians,...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:37:00 GMT

Back from the tour!

So last week we toured through the West Coast for the first time and WOW! Good times were had! Great music played, great food, great people, scenic drives, and WAY too much drinking. We wa...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Masters of the Universe

The album is recorded and mixed thanks to the incredible ear and knob tuning of our fantastic engineer Cameron. Now it's being masterfully mastered by Mike Bruce and Auricle Audio. I...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:23:00 GMT