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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 at AROTR / Louisville, KY. All rights reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISCOGRAPHY: 1997 "Living On Dreams" (Fat Dog Records - FDR101) Bob Carpenter & The Pedestrians (PC 2 songs) 1999 "Dream Come True" ~ Peter Conrad (Safe @ Home - PMC1999) 1999 "Creatures Of Habit" ~ Mark See (PC 3 songs) (Orchid - MES00199) 2000 "LeahFest 2000" Live CD ~ PCB (one song) (Dynamic Sound Recordings - DSR2000) 2000 "Side Show" ~ Joel Guild (PC 2 songs) (Safe @ Home - SAHSO100) 2002 "Goodbye George" CD single ~ Peter Conrad (Safe @ Home - PMC50202) 2003 "Tribute To George Harrison" Live CD ~ PCB (Safe @ Home/Conrad's Concepts - PMC120502) 2004 "Goodbye George" CD-5 ~ Peter Conrad (Safe @ Home/Conrad's Concepts - PMC73104) 2005 "Half Alive" ~ Peter Conrad (Safe @ Home/Conrad's Concepts - PMC42905) 2007 "Cake" ~ Brian Kelly (PC on bass) (Rick Keller Production - 37101 43118)
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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: http://www.myspace.com/petermconrad News & Updates ~ 7/4/08 YouTube videos from "Abbey Road On The River" 2007: PETER CONRAD “Goodbye George” TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS “Handle With Care” Abbey Road On The River 2007 highlight reel
Aug. 1,2,3, 2008 - Abbey Road On The River-Canada / Belleville, Ontario. 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 3:30pm during this all day community festival. For more information: http://www.popcornfest.org/schedule.htm Fri. Sept. 12 – City Barbeque / Powell, OH - LAUGHING RHINO (Peter, Bruce & Bruce) will be performing from 5-8pm (Happy Hour!) on the outdoor patio. For more information call: (614) 224-8224 or visit: http://cityqbbq.com/locations.php NEW ! Oct. 5, 2008 – The Benton George Harrison Beatles Festival / Benton, IL. Peter Conrad is scheduled to perform solo at the 2nd BGHBF along with Rex Van Zandt (aka: Dark Horse The Tribute). Also scheduled to perform is The Pete Best Band. For more information call (618) 438-2328 or visit http://www.harddaysnitebnb.com/ NEW ! Nov. 7, 2008 - Abbey Road On The River / Louisville, KY - Peter Conrad will be performing solo for the AROTR Fall Benefit with net proceeds directed to St. Joseph’s Children’s Home - For more information go to: www.abbeyroadontheriver.com
~ © 2008 by Peter Conrad. All rights reserved. ~
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Photos of Peter `68-`06 © 2006 by Peter & Judy Conrad. All rights reserved. + 2 photos © 2005 by Susan Beals & 2 photos © 2006 by Janet Graham. All rights reserved. Fab Websites & Links: PETER CONRAD / TRAVELING BEATLEBURY - www.MySpace.com/petermconrad ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER - www.abbeyroadontheriver.com ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER - CANADA - www.abbeyroadontherivercanada.com HARD DAYS NITE BED & BREAKFAST - www.harddaysnitebnb.com KEVIN ASHBA - www.myspace.com/kevinashba PHIL BERUBE / 3 GUYS PLUMBING - 3guysplumbing.com THE BRITISH INVASION - www.thebritishinvasionband.com WE CALL THIS MUSIC FAB - www.wecallthismusicfab.com HARE RAMA RADIO - www.myspace.com/hariramaradio WHAT GOES ON (Beatle News) - www.whatgoeson.com Photos from the "Party For Nancy" - http://jeffglasser.com/dolphin/
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