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Keeping busy – Happy Spring!

Pete — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:49:21 +0000

Lots of stuff going on these days: I’m doing a few solo performances in NYC in the next couple of weeks so check out the gig calendar for more info. Paul and I can’t wait to do our first duo show in New York (in June) since 2001. Paul’s coming up for a week-long visit! Hope you’re having a great spring!

A great night at The Duplex

Pete — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:41:53 +0000

Sunday’s show at The Duplex was a lot of fun! Thanks so much to everyone who came out and helped make it a big success. I was inspired to play “Fun to Be Fem” for the first time in over a decade! I was very gratified to receive this review from guitarist/producer Robert Urban:

“Last night we attended our current featured artist – Pete Sturman’s – sold out solo show at the Duplex here in NYC (my first time seeing him live). A remarkable troubadour/wordsmith – beloved by his audience. Friends and fans called out requests from his extensive catalog of gay-themed ballads, anthems and comedic songs. And Pete graciously pulled ‘em out of his hat on the spot. The crowd seemed to hang on his every word. A lovely vibe was shared by all.

“All during the show I kept thinking to myself: if ever there was a Bob Dylan for the gay community, this guy’s the one.”

New Orleans Report

Pete — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:44:46 +0000

My trip to New Orleans was wonderful. The Thing About It was really great! While it was not without its flaws (that’s the nature of a workshop, to try things out), it was really fascinating to see and hear the songs done by actors and to see how well the music worked in that context. Bookwriter Brian Sands, director Holly-Anne Ruggiero and actors Ian Hoch, Jamie Wax, Kenneth Thompson and Cliff Thompson should all be proud of themselves. The accompaniment by “Popgun” Paul Cowgill and Galen Marquis was great and it was a joy to watch them bonding together musically on stage. It seems that many of the involved parties would like to see more happen with this musical, so for now let’s just keep our fingers crossed.

The workshop ended with a matinee on Sunday, January 31 and that night Paul and I convened in the All Ways Lounge for a special 3-hour set of many requests and some new songs of mine done solo. Ian and Kenneth (from TTAI) came up and sang “Angel’s Wings” and “Party Zone” with us, then Ian duetted with me on “Tea”. We also did a couple of sets backed up by Galen on keys and our old friend Kathleen Kraus on upright bass. It rocked and has got us thinking we should do an album as a foursome.

Somehow the Pistol/Popgun machine keeps chuggin’ despite our being in different cities, and I believe that somehow we always will.

Off to New Orleans!

Pete — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:48:12 +0000

I leave in the morning for New Orleans! Very excited to see The Thing About It, to perform with Paul at the All Ways and of course the Brigid Ball, my first since 2006. PP&PP will roll out the old “What If God Was a Homo” or some such chestnut at the Ball. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! New Yorkers, my “big” solo gig is on February 21.

“I Can Hardly Wait” performed on Good Morning New Orleans!

Pete — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:04:58 +0000

Wowee! Check out this clip from yesterday’s Good Morning New Orleans of new song “I Can Hardly Wait” performed by cast members of THE THING ABOUT IT.

Pete featured this month on Gay Guitarists Worldwide

Pete — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:12:23 +0000

Check out Gay Guitarists Worldwide where Robert Urban has run a feature on me this month – he reviews Son of a Gun and True Stories and posts a pretty meaty interview. Thanks Robert! And be sure to check out the other talented LGBT artists who are featured there.

Popgun Paul named musical director!

Pete — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:57:19 +0000

Our collaboration continues across the miles as “Popgun” Paul Cowgill has agreed to be musical director for The Thing About It – A New Musical, the workshop of which will be performed Jan. 28-31 at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans. Brian Sands came up with the idea and wrote the book and at this writing it features 24 of my songs, mostly ones you’ve heard done by PP&PP but a few world premieres as well. I can’t think of a more perfect candidate than Paul and wish him success and inspiration in this new position.

Great to hear from you!

Pete — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:33:54 +0000

Keep the emails and comments coming, I’m loving hearing from you all. For the really motivated among you, please consider writing a review on iTunes! The album looks so lonely up there without any stars or reviews.

Southern Rep to stage new musical in New Orleans featuring Pete’s songs!

Pete — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:10:57 +0000

SOUTHERN REP LAUNCHES NEW PLAY BACCHANAL :
Features Gulf Coast South Writers

Featuring a Louisiana country-fried pop/rock score, THE THING ABOUT IT – A NEW MUSICAL, music & lyrics Pete Sturman, concept & libretto Brian Sands is a coming out tale about a young man’s journey as he negotiates relationships and love, with an original sound that’ll have your toes tapping right along. THE THING ABOUT IT runs Thursday, January 28^th through Sunday, January 31^st. Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. Directed by Holly-Anne Ruggiero.

Brian Sands has had works produced by Four Humors (LOVE AT THE LOUNGE), Artists Cooperative Theater (LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURE, ALL NIGHT SERVICE), Dillard University (LAGNIAPPE, A MUSICAL) and DramaRama (featured artist, 2005). His play TWO SECOND LIEUTENANTS IN THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY was selected by Des McAnuff as a finalist in the Contemporary Arts Center’s playwriting contest. ROI C. NOGGIN, an adaptation of UBU ROI, was included in DramaRama 2008 and subsequently presented by Pavement Productions in Portland, OR. Brian is a member of the Dramatists Guild and has been the Literary Manager for Southern Rep since 2004.

Pete Sturman moved to New Orleans in 1992 and started singing at Checkpoint Charlie’s, where he met singer/pianist Paul Cowgill. They began performing together as the unambiguously gay music duo Pistol Pete & Popgun Paul. The two developed a loyal following and released two CDs under Mike West (Fine Red Wine, 1998 and Son of a Gun, 2000). The duo’s collaborations were brought to a stop after Hurricane Katrina when Pete moved to New York. Pete’s first solo release True Stories was also recorded by Mike West.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Performances will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are on sale now for $10 per performance or purchase a BACCHANAL PASS for $20-$25, which grants you access to all events and workshops. Southern Rep Theatre is located on the 3^rd floor of the Shops of Canal Place, where validated parking is available. For more information and to order tickets, call (504) 522-6545, or visit www.southernrep.com.

Southern Rep celebrates 23 years of excellence, developing and producing new plays which provide audiences with professional theatre of the highest artistic quality and achievement and establishing a creative working environment that nurtures theatre professionals. As New Orleans’ premiere professional theatre, Southern Rep strives to use the artistry of theatre to enlighten, educate, and entertain audiences, and aims to extend that service through educational and outreach programs.

Hello from Pete in NYC

Pete — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:51:30 +0000

There is a lot going on right now! I just chatted with Paul yesterday and am planning to visit New Orleans in late Jan./early Feb. in time for the Brigid Ball, my first since 2006.

In addition, our friend Brian Sands is working to mount a theatrical production involving a large number of Pistol Pete & Popgun Paul songs (plus some new or never-recorded songs of mine), so I will giving some attention to this when I am in New Orleans.

Creatively I’ve been on a roll like I haven’t in years. I have a whole bunch of new songs I can’t wait to share with people! Hopefully “True Stories” will be available for download any day. Hope you enjoy the revamped website – I sure do like that I’m able to post stuff myself now. Thanks Zan our wonderful webmaster!

Drop us a line anytime.