Biography

Pete Denahy’s career so far has seen him produce records that range from ridiculous comedy through to straight ahead bluegrass where he and his fiddle feel very much at home. He cut his teeth with the Slim Dusty show in the late nineties and afterwards went on to present his own show at festivals and halls. He works “old style” mostly. His love of tradition means that nearly all his shows are just shy of being steam driven. A condenser mic, a couple of speakers and some handmade instruments provide a vehicle for songs that range from whacky to heartbreaking. The first single from his upcoming record is the title, “She Loves Me To The Moon”, a take on the saying “loves me to the moon and back” - it’s just that the trip in this song is only one way. Produced by Simon Johnson (Hillbilly Hut) and featuring the fine musicianship of Stuie French (lead guitar), Michel Rose (pedal steel), Brad Bergen (drums & acoustic guitar), Simon Johnson (bass), and Pete on fiddle, this track, while seemingly lighthearted also presents a slightly melancholy image as the main character disappears into the night sky in a hot air balloon. In time, as the curtain draws back on more of the songs, a blend of heartbreak and whimsical tales will be revealed, all with an unmistakable country sound. There are four co-writes on the album. Pete had sessions with the award winning Bill Whyte, good friends Nick and Tom Wolfe, the ever productive Mike Carr and Evan Murphy of bluegrass band Mile Twelve.