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Here We Go!
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Hello folks! (Hallo Nederlands Vrienden!)
I leave in 3 hours for Europe to begin 4 months straight of touring in support of the release of my new album ‘First of the Last to Know’ (so far shows in the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, U.S., the U.K. with more to come). I am unbelievably excited, slightly terrified, significantly overwhelmed and all-round delighted to begin. The early reports from the pre-sales perks campaign are that people really seem to like the record so that’s encouraging news. My favorite part about what I do though has always been to get out there and play in person. I can’t wait to do so much of that over the next 4 months (and beyond!)
The first leg of my tour will be in the Netherlands with 28 shows throughout the country. Some will be solo, most will be with another great Canadian singer-songwriter named Matthew de Zoete. For a complete list of dates, please click HERE I have also created a new video where I display my incredible mastery of the Dutch language. It’s really quite astonishing. You can check it out HERE
Over the next several months as I release ‘First of the Last to Know’, (Feb 9th in the Netherlands, April in Canada, tba beyond), I have a whole bunch of really exciting content that I’ll be putting out beyond the actual songs. I’ve been developing something called an ‘esong’ which I’m SUPER excited about along with lots of original video content and more. I’m also developing a new website that will be way more interactive than anything I’ve ever done before, I can’t wait for it to all be revealed over the next few months. Stay tuned for that!
A quick note to my Guelph and Toronto friends. Guelph: I’m very sorry the Jan 29th show was postponed, it will be re-scheduled in March! Toronto: I know you’ve been neglected (not intentionally). I am planning a really special event just for you. Can’t announce it quite yet but I promise I’ll make it up to you.
Last but certainly not least, I created an original soundscape for dancer/choreographer Andrea Spaziani. The show runs from Feb 9th – 13th at Hub 14 in Toronto (14 Markham St) at 8 pm every night. Tickets can be booked by calling 416 404 6429 ext. 42 –seating is limited so this is highly recommended) I am so proud to be a part of this evening.
This is much longer than I intended but there’s just so many exciting things going on, it’s hard to stop! You’ll be hearing from me a lot more frequently over the next few months so please check back soon.
Thank you so much for letting me do this, see you all very soon!
Take care, Peter
Judy Shepard
Hi Folks,
I had the incredible honour of getting to playmy song 'The Fence (Matthew Shepard's Song)' before Judy Shepard spoke at York University last night. It was an amazingly powerful experience, I still haven't fully processed it yet. Just wanted to share a little pic with you, and say thanks again to Judy for doing what she does. If she's speaking in a town near you, please go and hear what she has to share. Take care, Peter
n.b. For those of you who have been emailing me looking for a copy of the song, it will be available on my new record starting April 6th. If you drop me a line though, I'll see what I can do to get it to you a little earlier.
REMINDER - Montreal THIS Sat. Night with Juno Award Winner!
Hello my Montreal Friends! Just a quick reminder that I will be playing my first show of the year supporting 2009 Juno-Award winner Old Man Luedecke at Petit Campus, THIS Saturday night, January 16th. Old Man Luedecke is an incredible performer and songwriter, it should be an amazing night. I will be playing songs from my brand new record and might just have a little surprise for you… Full show info HERE This will be my only Montreal show until the summer, hopefully you can make it out! Thanks and take care, Peter
Jan 13th Craig Cardiff show cancelled
Hi Folks,
I owe you a proper Happy New Years (coming soon) but in the meantime, just wanted to update you that unfortunately the Craig Cardiff show that I was supposed to support at York University next week has been cancelled. I'm pretty sad about it but that's just the way it goes sometimes... Better news soon!
Thanks and take care, Peter
'Posters' Video!
Hi Folks,
Tomorrow is the big day when I FINALLY master my new record which means that 48 hours from now, it will be locked-in and ready to be manufactured.
As one final hurrah from my last record ‘More Nights’, I am extremely pleased to announce the release of the music video for ‘Posters’. I have been wanting to make a video for this song for years but could never get the funding in place. After countless attempts, we were finally successful and brilliant director Tim Martin made a video I’m extremely proud of.
Please check it out by clicking HERE or the above image.
Plenty more soon! Thanks and take care, Peter
Look at all those beautiful shows....
Hi Folks,
Just a wee note to say that my 'shows' section is alive and well with tons of new shows added. PLENTY more to come, please check back regularly AND, if you want me to play in your city, drop me a line (peter<a>peterkatz.com). Back to it! Take care, Peter
The stuff of dreams...
Hi Folks,
I still can't believe it but a genuine dream came true for me yesterday. My #1 musical/integrity hero, Glen Hansard (star of 'Once', lead singer from The Frames and The Swell Season), sang on my new record. Amidst a very busy touring schedule, he took the time to come down to the studio and record before heading back over to Massey Hall to play a sold out show. I was in the audience last night and it was easily one of the best concerts I have ever seen by any artist in my life. Take my word for it, go see them live, that's where it's at. Their tour dates are posted at www.theswellseason.com
Back to work, there is much to be done. Playing tonight in Waterloo, going to try to channel some of that energy from yesterday. Take care, dream big, Peter
Waterloo show this Wednesday, Nov 4th (and Happy Halloween!)
Hi Folks,
Just a quick one to let you know
that I'll be playing a great songwriters circle on Wednesday night at Maxwell's Music House in Waterloo (2220 King St N). Also on the bill are Mandippal and the producer of my new record (amazing singer-songwriter in his own right) Rob Szabo! I have a feeling it's going to be a really fun night. Tickets or on-sale now by clicking HERE
Final mixes on the new record should be done this week!
Take care, Peter
A little update and Sharon, Lois and Bram!
Hi Folks,
Just a quick one to let you know that I'm STILL working on the new record... I have also begun planning my CD release tour for 2010. It's going to be crazy with lots of international dates. I just posted the first few Netherlands dates, so many more to come so please check back soon. I feel like I have so much to say, so much to share but it all has to wait... I'm still here, looking forward to resurfacing soon (but not soon enough in my books). Hope you're all doing well, more updates soon (including the new music video for 'Posters'! It's a beauty...)
n.b. I was at a Folk conference this weekend and got to meet Sharon Lois and Bram!! We sang 'Skinamarinkydinkydink'! (spelling?) ... ahh the memories... sniff, sniff...(check out the photo. The Good Lovelies are there too! Sharon was just out of frame so you can pretend that Ken Whiteley (the guy with the white beard) is her. No disrespect Sharon! (no disrespect Ken too)
Take care, Peter
Guelphfest!
Hi Folks,
Just a quick one to let you know that I will be playing as part of Guelphfest on October 2nd. Full info in the shows section. Check out the poster (can you find my face? It's staring right at you...) See you then! Take care, Peter
Checking in and some photos
Hi Folks,
O Canada! Happy to be home, well-rested, jet-lag recovered and looking ahead. Speaking of looking ahead, Rob (the producer) and I are in the thick of final mixing for the record. I know I keep saying that we're almost done... Well, we are ALMOST done but that final 5% seems to take forever and we're both pretty stubborn about not rushing it for once. We're being really picky, not settling and that's just the way it's got to be I think. I promise it'll be the best I can offer when it's done.
In the meantime, I played a few great shows in Ontario and Quebec the past few days and thought I'd share a few pics, taken by my friend and photographer extraordinaire Tristan Brand. Hope you enjoythem.
This quiet will soon turn to storms. Lots of music, videos, shows, etc. to share in the next few months...
Take care, PEter
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Video Tour Blogs! (short and sweet this time, no 10-minute epics...)
Hi Folks,
This tour is definitely like no other... Having an amazing experience though, you just never know what life is going to throw at you. Check out these 2 little video blogs to see what I mean. Another week of shows, here I come!
Take care, PEter
Episode #1
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Episode #2
"He TOTALLY does his own stunts" |
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Homemade 'I love PK' t-shirts?!
Hi Folks,
Having a great time on my German tour! Check out these photos ---definitely a first for me! Video tour blogs coming up momentarily, internet is a little few and far between in the German backwoods but I'll find a way! Alright, sorry to be brief, gotta go! Take care, more soon, Peter
A few fun photos
Hi Folks,
A friend just sent me a few photos from my recent show in Mississauga. There were about 25 exchange students from Spain in the audience and I happened to know a song in Spanish from my shows in Mexico. I called them up on stage and we had a great time singing together. Thought I'd share the pics! Thanks to Colleen So for sending them in! (click to enlarge)
Leaving for my tour in Germany in a few days! Very excited!
Take care, Peter
I'm back!
Hi Folks,
After the longest stretch of time-off I've ever had in my life (a whole month!) I am now back and rearing to go! I've already played 3 shows since coming back and have been pulling long hours in the studio getting the mixes in tip-top shape for the new record (I am so excited for you to hear it... I hate waiting!!)
It's still going to be a while unfortunately, BUT, in the meantime, you can hear a lot of the new material live when I play a great outdoor show under the stars (depending on sunset...) in Mississauga this Sunday from 7 - 9 (please note the time change --it used to be 7:30) This will be my 3rd year in a row playing the My Mississauga Festival, it's always a really fun night so bring your family, friends and lawnchairs and soak up the summer. (And for all you Torontonians, it's only a 20 minute drive!)
I'll have more updates soon I'm sure, just wanted to at least touch base and say 'hello'.
Hello.
Take care and talk soon, Peter
Zzzz...
Hi Folks,
About to disappear for a few weeks for some down time before coming back at the beginning of July to finish up recording/mixing/mastering. Sweet sweet rest... In the meantime, hope you have a great start to summer and we'll see you out there soon! Take care, Peter
Netherlands Video Tour Blog #2!
Hi Folks! /Hallo Vrienden!
My tour of the Netherlands with Lucky Fonz III was truly a dream come true. Here is episode 2 of my video blog series, thanks so much for watching! Time to sleep now and then back to work on the new record! Take care, Peter
Netherlands Video Tour Blog #1!
Hi Folks! /Hallo Vrienden!
My tour of the Netherlands with Lucky Fonz III is going amazingly well, couldn't be better! I have posted the first episode of my video blogs. Check it out by clicking on the image or by following THIS link. Another week of shows to go! Thanks and take care, Peter
Netherlands! Studio!
Hi Folks!
I leave for the Netherlands tomorrow! Even more shows have been added including a bunch of really cool press/in-store performances so please check out the 'shows' page if you'll be in that neck of the world. VERY excited!
In the meantime, I'm in the studio until the wee hours tonight, trying to finish the first major wave of tracking (more when I get back).
<-----Trying to find the right notes... (why did I quit piano as a child. I'm going to force my kids to play. Just kidding. Or am I?!)
Take care, Peter
Award Nomination!
How about that, I just found out that I've been nominated for the COCA Emerging Artist of the year award! That's pretty darn nice. Crossing my toes... Take care, Peter
Peter Learns Dutch Overnight (and other amazing news!)
Hi Folks! / Hallo Folks! (Impressive, isn’t it)
I have mastered the Dutch language in a mere 24 hours and I have a video to prove it!
To celebrate, I am touring in the Netherlands for the first 2 weeks of May (and also, I suppose, in support of the release of ‘More Nights’ over there) I will be opening for Lucky Fonz III, a very well known Dutch singer-songwriter who toured with me here in Canada in March. We’re going to be playing at some of the best clubs and theaters in the country; I couldn’t be more excited!! If you have any Dutch family/friends then please send them along (and if you need help communicating with them in Dutch, just ask me, I’m an expert now)
In other news, the new record is progressing along very nicely. I’m actually sitting on the couch at the studio while Rob is editing what we recorded today. Sounding good! It won’t be the last time I say this but thanks again to all of you for your incredible generosity in regards to my perk campaign, (whether you could help financially or not). I really could not be doing this without you. I will have video blogs/etc., special updates for you in the relatively near future, just need time to edit them and so far I’ve been eat/sleep/breathing the studio (and learning new languages).
And finally, to my fellow Torontonians: I am very pleased to report that I will be supporting my friend and uber-talent Emma-Lee at the Drake Hotel this coming Saturday. I’ll be doing a solo opening set from 8:45 – 9:30 Even if you can’t make it for my set, I highly recommend you catch Emma-Lee before she’s selling out Massey Hall. (visit www.emma-lee.com for more info, and if you pick up her record then listen closely to track #9 ‘Where You Want to Be’ ---see if you recognize the person singing harmony…. )
That’s all for now, back underwater!
Take care, Peter
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