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Scott Peterson

Bring it real or stay home.

About Me

Scott Uses The Following:
Melancon Guitars
Fractal Audio Axe-FX Guitar Processor
Peterson Strobe Tuners
Scott has been playing guitar since 1980, and in working bands since 1983. With the number of bands and experiences over the years, Scott has honed his playing in rock/pop/funk and country genres. In college at the University of Michigan Scott studied under accomplished master classical guitarist Michael Bryce.
Some musical highlights include releasing the all original rock/pop music on "Under" in 1998 with the Marilyn Mack Group (Scott co-wrote and co-produced the CD too); releasing "Rainshine" in 2001 - an all instrumental rock/funk guitar CD that was completely written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Scott.
Currently playing every week at Living Water Community Church; with Laura Wilkie (New Country/Pop), 442 Band (Rock) and Cross County Line (New Country/Rock). Also hitting recently with Alyssa Simmons (soul/pop/rock), TJ Kelly Band (New Country/Pop, and Urbana Piqua (Blues/Jazz/Rock).
He has made his mark in the regional scene by playing with bands at such locales as 5th Ave. (Downtown Detroit), Harper's, Dino's, 5th Ave. Billiards (Novi), JWs Sports Bar, Memphis Smoke, The Token, Lower Town Grille, Rochester Beer Company, Moose McGregor's, The Boathouse, Scalicis, and festivals like the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Woodhaven Family Days, Trenton Street Fair and Pontiac's Arts, Beats & Eats.
Scott is also an Administrator on the Gear Page, a place for folks to hang out and talk music and music gear in a civil atmosphere. Come check it out - www.thegearpage.net

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/15/2006
Band Website: spetersonmusic.com
Band Members:
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Influences: Scott's influences on the instrument range from Brian May, Jeff Beck, Alex Lifeson, Tim Pierce and David Grissom and beyond. Influential artists range from James Brown to Seal, from Queen to Nine Inch Nails. From country to rock to funk, the love of music has always been the driving force.
Sounds Like:

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From Alyssa Simmon's Showcase Feb. 2006: Alyssa Simmons, Vocals; Me on Guitar; Pete Martinez on Keys; Mike Fredericks on Bass and Backing Vocals; Ed Thorp on Drums; Kelly Thorp on Backing Vocals. Get this video and more at MySpace.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

"725 Redux" Background

I put out a CD in 2001 called "Rainshine": the first tune was "725". At the time, I did the drums in Acid, cut the bass and cut all the guitars myself. So I revisited the song with a real drummer, a...
Posted by Scott Peterson on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:41:00 PST

"Rainshine" Available at CDBaby and on ITunes

Rainshine is available in original CD flavor and now in downloadable goodness on ITunes. 
Posted by Scott Peterson on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:40:00 PST