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Peter Fuerst
- Binghamton, NY
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $75 - $300
Overview
I am a singer-guitarist with a wide range of material to pull from. I have been a solo guitarist for the last five years, after playing in bands for 3 decades.
My song list is extensive. I love to play Sinatra (Fly me to the Moon)....Elvis (All Shook Up) .....Beatles, Stones, right through the 70's, 80's, 90's......and into the 21st Century (Riptide, Seven-Nation Army). Ask for the full list, I am happy to send that out!
Need some cocktail-hour music for your wedding? Some light, cool music at your restaurant? Live music to spice up a special occasion? I'm your Man!
I am always willing to work with you, as the occasion demands
A special tune? No problem
Some dance tunes? Can Do!
9 Reviews
We hired Mr. Pete to play background music at a wedding rehearsal dinner we hosted last week. He was wonderful! He played guitar and sang for almost three hours. The guests really enjoyed his music, and he nailed all the songs. We were so pleased with him, and highly recommend him.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Peter Fuerst:
It was a great idea for the hosts of the party to have some live music to add to the evening's festivities. There were some beautiful speeches, plenty of food and refreshments, and I think the live music created a nice backdrop to the conversations.......
It was a pleasure to meet Pete! He provided perfect background music for us. He was so accommodating and pleasant! Our guests were very pleased and appreciated the special touch he added to the evening! I will book him again for a similar event when the need arises! Thank you!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Peter Fuerst:
I was asked to play at a Bridal Shower, which I had never done before, but it worked out great. The folks attending (both ladies and guys) were fun-loving people, and it was a very friendly, lively occasion. I was asked to provide some background music, and I think having live music enhanced the festive mood. I was glad to have been a part of it.
He was simply great. Everybody enjoyed his guitar and songs. He has a long repertoire and makes sure that you listen to the music that you are looking for. I would definitely hire him again!
Singing Guitarist
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Our Nursing Home had the pleasure of having Peter for a celebration of spring social. He was well prepared, arrived in plenty of time, and played from the genres I requested. He added a unique touch to his performance that was perfect for our residents. He introduced each genre and/or song by briefly taking them back to the period or musician relevant at the time. Our residents have asked that he come back so that makes him a 5/5 for us!
Singer/Songwriter
I scheduled Mr. Pete for a singing telegram for my sisters birthday, not only did he stay in contact with me but even stopped at a store to get a bouquet and balloons I had ordered to give to her. He really went above and beyond and I am so grateful!!!
Singing Guitarist
After the pandemic caused my husband and I to reschedule and scale down our wedding, we weren't sure what we were going to do for music. I found Mr. Pete on GigSalad and was so immediately impressed by his talent after hearing samples. He was such a pleasure to work with and actually took the time to practice playing my first dance song and worked with my maid of honor, who sang vocals. My parents, husband, and I are to lucky to have found Mr. Pete for our wedding and he truly made the night extra special!
1960s Era Entertainment, Folk Singer, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Pete was amazing to help us with a last minute event! Talented and very responsive.. will be using his services again!
Singing Guitarist
I contacted Mr Pete from California looking for someone who could sing a "birthday blues" song for my good friend's 70 birthday party in Binghamton, NY. We spoke on the phone about some possible ideas. I emailed him some lyrics, and he then emailed me back an MP3 version of a great original birthday blues tune. He showed up on time and delivered a wonderful surprise for my friend, who reported back to me that he was "flabbergasted". Overall it was a first rate experience. Mr Pete's enthusiasm and professionalism was greatly appreciated. He delivered just what I was looking forward, and then some!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Peter Fuerst:
The lyrics written for the 70th birthday song were great.....I loved working them into a blues song...it was a great experience for me, also.
Booking Info
Price Range: $75 - $300
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: American Sign Language, English
What to Expect
I have a duel approach to playing. I can be the "Solo Guitarist/Singer", and play very varied, but strictly acoustic, song sets. These are perfect for a smaller dinner crowd, or a cocktail hour before a reception, or a light musical background to an event or gathering.
I also have a drum machine I work with, which gives a real boost to the music, and can lend itself to a more upbeat effect. I would play both acoustic and electric guitars, and try my best to cook in some energy into the atmosphere.
About
I love playing guitar, learning songs, writing songs, and performing. I've been doing it for a long time, and it only gets better. I grew up on the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and all that great 60's music, with a big dose of Bob Dylan and all the other folk singers added in. I next fell in love with the "New Wave" and played in a band that featured a variety of songs from the Talking Heads, The Police, and The Ramones..to name a few. As music moved through the following decades, I tried to keep up, and now here I am with a whole lot of songs to play .....what I think are some of the best songs ever written.....
Additional Booking Notes
I have two set-ups. One is very simple: a Bose S1 duel battery operated/plug in sound system......great for anywhere (especially where there isn't an electrical outlet to be found!).
Simple, but very sweet in its sound.
And I have a Yamaha STAGEPAS system, which can fill almost any room with some nice sound.
Services Offered
Set List
Easy Listening
Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Girl From Ipanema - Segio Mendenz and Brazil '66
Starting Over - Chris Staplton
Breakdown - Tom Petty
Stop in the Name of Love - The Supremes
Feel it Still - Portugal the Man
Tequila makes her clothes fall off - Joe Nicholes
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Lady in Red - Chris DeBurgh
Toes - Zac Brown Band
Marry Me - Train
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
People Are Crazy - Billy Currington
Some Beach - Blake Shelton
Riptide - Vance Joy
Country Roads, take me home - John Denver
Forever and ever, Amen - Randy Travis
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
Here comes the Sun - The Beatles
When I was your Man - Bruno Mars
L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
Variety of Sounds
What was I thinkin'? - Derks Bentley
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
I shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
Suds in the Bucket - Sara Evens
Slide - The Goo Goo Dolls
Counting Flowers on the Wall - The Statler Brothers
Soak up the Sun - Sheryl Crow
Red Red Wine - UB40
Who will stop the Rain -CCR
Crazy little thing called Love - Queen
People are Crazy - Billy Currington
Beer for my Horses - Toby Keith
Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
Drift Away - Dobbie Gray/Uncle Cracker
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
All Shook Up - Elvis
Current
I wish I knew when I was young - The Revivalists
We Only get what we Give - The Young Radicals
Clocks - Coldplay
Somebody Told Me - The Killers
Closing Time - Sonic Youth
Last Nite - The Strokes
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
Rock and Roll
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Take it Easy - The Eagles
Saftey Dance - Men with Hats
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Inside Out - Eve 6
Love is a long road - Tom Petty
Gimmie so Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
Are you gonna be my Girl? - Jet
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Flagpole Sitta - Harvey Danger
Influences & Inspiration
The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and much of the "British Invasion" of the 60's
Motown
Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
The Talking Heads
The Police
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
INXS
David Bowie
Johnny Cash
Setup Requirements
I have all the equipment needed for playing. I am especially adept at squeezing into a small space, if that is a factor in the room/venue.