"Harrisongs & More, Handled With Care"
MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR (1965 - 2007)
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As a solo artist, PETER CONRAD performs a "Tribute To George Harrison", songs by The Beatles, the "British Invasion" era, classic R&R (from the `50's to now) and his own original songs. From 1997 to 2007, Peter hosted the "Electric Open Stage" at The Dolphin Lounge in Gahanna, OH. During those 10 years he hosted over 500 "Open Stages", there and at other venues, including the Thirsty Ear in Grandview, OH. In June of 2002 he was invited by promoter Gary Jacob to perform his song "Goodbye George" at the "Tribute To George Harrison" at the first Abbey Road On The River (AROTR) in Cleveland, OH, and has been a featured regular performer there & it's new home in Louisville, KY, each year since. In November of that same year, he helped organize, host and also performed with PCB (the Peter Conrad Band), at the Thirsty Ear's "A Tribute To George Harrison" show in Grandview, OH, benefiting the Columbus Cancer Clinic. In 2003 George Harrison's sister, Louise, invited Peter to perform at the benefit concert "It Was 40 Years Ago Today" in Benton, IL, celebrating her brother's first visit and impromptu performance in America in 1963. In 2004 & 2005 he performed at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England and in London at the Hard Rock Cafe's "Vault" . In May of 2006 he teamed up with fellow AROTR musicans, Sam Pellegrino & Ken Vold (aka: Two Of Us) & ex-Beach Boys bass player, Phil Berube to form the Traveling Beatleburys, who made their debut at the 2006 AROTR festival. In 2007 the band added Barry Katz on drums & Kevin Ashba on keyboards & vocals. In 2007 they performed at the AROTR Festivals in Louisville, KY (May 24-28), Scranton, PA (June 2) and in June (15 & 16) Peter performed solo at AROTR Canada in Belleville, Ontario. On Sept 8, he also performd solo & with Gabe McCarty & George Warren, two of the original 4 Vests, at the "George Harrison/Beatles Festival" (BGHBF) in Benton, IL, celebrating George's 1st visit to the US in 1963 and the music of The Beatles. The Traveling Beatleburys are scheduled fpr dates in 2008 at the following: AROTR in Louisville, KY (May 22-26, 2008), AROTR in Ontario, Canada (Aug. 1-3, 2008) and the 2nd BGHBF in Benton, IL (Sept. 2008). |
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- photograph © 2006 by Janet Graham ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCOGRAPHY: 1997 "Living On Dreams" (Fat Dog Records - FDR101) 1999 "Dream Come True" ~ Peter Conrad (Orchid - MES00199) 2000 "LeahFest 2000" Live CD ~ PCB (one song) 2000 "Side Show" ~ Joel Guild (PC 2 songs) 2002 "Goodbye George" CD single ~ Peter Conrad (Safe @ Home/Conrad's Concepts - PMC120502) 2004 "Goodbye George" CD-5 ~ Peter Conrad 2005 "Half Alive" ~ Peter Conrad 2007 "Cake" ~ Brian Kelly (PC on bass)
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In 1997, Peter joined The Pedestrians, who released their only CD, "Living On Dreams", that same year. His 1st solo CD, "Dream Come True," was released in 1999 featuring 12 original songs. In 2002 his tribute song for the late George Harrison, "Goodbye George", was released as a CD single. In 2003, PCB released the live CD, "A Tribute To George Harrison", from the `02 benefit show at the Thirsty Ear. 2004 saw the re-release of "Goodbye George" as a CD5 single, with 4 bonus tracks. In 2005, Peter's 2nd solo CD, "Half Alive" was released with 8 original studio tracks and 6 live recordings. From 1997 to 2005, Peter performed approx. 2,000 gigs as a solo performer & with PCB. In Feb. of 2006, when PCB/Dolphin "house drummer", Ira Krime passed away at the age of 55, PCB disbanded and Peter decided to take some time off from performing live, going into a "semi-retirement" phase. Currently he is writing & recording new songs for his next solo CD, with songwriter & keyboardist, Rick Keller and rehearsing with the Traveling Beatleburys. |
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To listen songs from Peter's CD's, go to: News & Updates ~ 5/16/08 YouTube videos from "Abbey Road On The River" 2007: TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS “Handle With Care” Abbey Road On The River 2007 highlight reel NANCY EBRIGHT - owner of the Dolphin Lounge, passed away on Oct. 11, 2007. She is greatly missed by all! A large party / jam session, hosted by Peter, was held in her memory on Friday Oct. 12, 2007 at the Dolphin Lounge. Photographs by Jeff Glasser from this event can be viewed at: http://jeffglasser.com/dolphin/ May 22-26, 2008 - Abbey Road On The River / Louisville, KY. Peter Conrad & Kevin Ashba, Two Of Us and The Traveling Beatleburys are just three of the more than 50 acts that will be performing for the 7th annual AROTR Beatles Festival - For more information go to: www.abbeyroadontheriver.com NEW ! Sat. June 21 – Peter will be hosting the Electric Open Stage at The Dolphin Lounge – 345 Agler Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230. For more info call: (614) 475-9944. Aug. 1,2,3, 2008 - Abbey Road On The River/Canada / Belleville, Ontario. Peter Conrad and The Traveling Beatleburys will be performing for the 2nd annual AROTR/CANADA Beatles Festival - For more information go to: www.abbeyroadontherivercanada.com Sept. 6, 2008 - Valparaiso Popcorn Festival / Valparaiso, IN. The Traveling Beatleburys will be performing at this all day community festival. For more information: www.popcorn@popcornfest.org "Armageddon" from Peter's CD "Half Alive", is featured on the web-site "We Call This Music Fab". This Fab web site features original music, by artists who have been influenced by the music & spirit of The Beatles. - http://www.wecallthismusicfab.com/ "Cake" the new CD by vocalist/saxophoniest Brian Kelley was released in 2007. The 11 tracks were all written by producer Rick Keller, who also plays keyboards & guitar. Other musicians featured on the disc are Peter on bass guitar & John Gish on drums. ~ © 2008 by Peter Conrad. All rights reserved. ~ |
Photos of Peter `68-`06 © 2006 by Peter & Judy Conrad. All rights reserved. [ ~ "FROM ME TO YOU" ~ |
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