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About Me

Otter Petter is the four-piece rock outfit you'd hate to take off. Formed in Chicago in 2005, Otter Petter delivers “big, bright, hooky tunes with their hearts pinned proudly on their sleeves” (Chicago Reader). Otter Petter's members include brothers Michael (guitar, vocals) and William Pritchard (drums), Raphael Dussaussoy (guitars, keyboards) and Amy Anderson (bass, vocals).
During the last two years, the band has performed throughout the Midwest and East Coast, pausing occasionally to work on new recordings; this resulted in 2008’s full-length, self-released album "Fireflies And Lamp Lights,” which was greeted with glowing reviews. The melodies found within are “devastatingly infectious” (New City), and described as a “perfect blend of roots rock, sugary pop and complex indie rock" (Gapersblock.com).
Otter Petter emerged on the Chicago music scene in 2005 with their self-titled, five-song EP. In 2006, Otter Petter was chosen by the Chicago Tribune as one of 10 bands to compete in the "Metromix Rock 'n' Vote" contest. Readers voted Otter Petter as one of the four winning bands to play a show at Metro in Chicago. Otter Petter has also been featured on CLTV television, WXRT radio, The Chicago Sun Times, The Chicago Reader, Newcity Chicago, The Illinois Entertainer, City Beat Magazine, and musicOMH.com. The band has performed with other notable indie rock/pop bands including The French Kicks, The Rosebuds, Bound Stems and Irving.
Otter Petter looks forward to releasing a follow-up album to 2008's "Fireflies And Lamp Lights" in late 2009.
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Otter Petter on Metromix TV!


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Otter Petter on KEXP Equalizer:


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/02/2005
Band Website: www.otterpetter.com
Band Members: Michael Pritchard - Vocals, Guitars
William Pritchard - Drums
Raphael Dussaussoy - Guitars, Keyboards
Amy Anderson - Bass, Vocals

Sounds Like:

Where to find music from Otter Petter:


Digital download:
iTunes Store
CDs can be purchased online from:
Otter Petter merch page
CD Baby
Retail Stores:
Reckless Records
Laurie's Planet of Sound

Discography:
Fireflies and Lamp Lights (2008)
Otter Petter EP (2005)
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Save $2 w/Flyer at Saturday's Show

Hello from Otter Petter!We're playing a show at the Cubby Bear in Chicago this Saturday, and you're invited! We are very excited to be playing the 93.1 FM WXRT Local Anesthetic Showcase at the Cubby B...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:48:00 GMT

New Remix of "The Rest of The World"

Jojo Yang, legendary keyboard player from Otter Petter, has remixed "The Rest of The World." Check out her handiwork here:myspace.com/jobotique.
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:32:00 GMT

KEXP Equalizer Movie

A short movie about the KEXP Equalizer showcase we played in May at Darkroom is now available! Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=wjHhj6c3vJUThanks again to the whole KEXP Equalizer crew for the...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Chicago Reader

"Chicago five-piece Otter Petter (4/15, 9 PM, Abbey Pub) are a better fit with the festival’s general tone, playing big, bright, hooky tunes with their hearts pinned proudly on their sleeves. Th...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:29:00 GMT

Thax Douglas

We were very honored to have Chicago poet Thax Douglas stop by our show at Schubas on Monday. Thax read this poem before our performance:OTTER PETTERa smooth tunnel of meditation’s clamoring f...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:36:00 GMT

iTunes Store!

We have very exciting news! Our new CD, Fireflies and Lamp Lights, is now available in the iTunes Store. This URL should take you directly to the album:http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:25:00 GMT

The Daily Chorus

Otter Petter was a recent "Staff Selection" on the website TheDailyChorus.com. The Daily Chorus specializes in news about unsigned bands. Check it out every day and discover lots of great new music!...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:52:00 GMT

CD now available at Reckless and Lauries Planet of Sound

Our new CD, "Fireflies and Lamp Lights," is now available at these fine record stores in Chicago for $11.99:Reckless Records3161 N Broadway and 1532 N MilwaukeeLaurie's Planet of Sound4639 N LincolnPi...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Article in NewCity this week

Our CD release show this Saturday is an "event pick" in NewCity Chicago this week!  Here's what Tom Lynch had to say:"Chicago indie-pop collective Otter Petter celebrates the release of "Fireflie...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:52:00 GMT

On WXRT Wednesday and Saturday this week!

Otter Petter on Local Anesthetic CapsuleWednesday, January 23 at 9:45 PMSaturday, January 26 at 4:45 PM93.1 FM WXRT ChicagoListen online at www.93xrt.com orplayer.streamtheworld.com/CBS/?CALLSIGN=WXRT...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:08:00 GMT