Hi Folks!
I recently found out that on July 12th, at the gorgeous Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, I will be opening for my #1 hero, Glen Hansard (The Swell Season, The Frames, ‘Once’).  I wanted to share this with you for a few reasons.  For one, I was scratching my head wondering how I went from playing my first show at the Free Times Cafe over 7 years ago, to now having this opportunity.  I’ve always struggled to notice progress, to feel like I’m getting anywhere.  I guess it’s hard to see it from the inside but I know what I want, and it always feels so far away.  In this very moment (and I’m sure the feeling will likely pass...) this feels like I’m actually on the way, a moment in time, a very real dream come true.  

Second of all, this show is particularly special to me, because I decided I was going to be a singer-songwriter for the rest of my life the first time I saw Glen play.  His band The Frames were opening for Damien Rice at Convocation Hall in Toronto and I was at the show.  I was so blown away, and yet I felt like I could somehow be a part of what they had done, I HAD to be a part of it.  After the show, I was pretty overcome by emotion and couldn’t go home.  I was just standing outside, unable to leave, and Glen happened to walk by. I started talking to him, but he seemed to notice that I was pretty overwhelmed and asked if I was okay. I don't quite remember what I answered but I know he proceeded to take me back inside the venue, took me up on the stage, introduced me to Damien Rice, his band and the rest of The Frames, and then invited me out for drinks.  I’ll never forget that genuine warmth and kindness; the same warmth and kindness he has always shown me every time he comes to Toronto, even after Academy Awards and sold-out shows worldwide.  Ever since then, I have been pursuing this career relentlessly and trying to do it in the way that Glen taught me that night.   

All this to say, thank you for your support along the way and helping to make this happen.  Some of you have been checking this site for the past 7 years, some maybe for the first time.   Either way, I’m incredibly grateful that you’re here.  There is much work to be done, and I’m a pretty far away from that imaginary ‘place’ I want to be, but I feel lucky to be alive, lucky to get to do what I do, and so lucky that I have people like you to share it with.  

Wishing you all many ‘dream come true’ moments too, much warmth, Peter

n.b. Tickets are ALMOST sold out!  Please click banner or HERE if you're in the area and would like to see the show

  n.b.b.  And seeing as I'm here, thank you for your incredible support on the last tour. I had over 85 shows in 4 months (almost every night!) from the Netherlands to Germany to the UK to the U.S. and of course Canada, what a haul! I’m busy planning my return so please keep your eye on the SHOWS page as it will be filling up again.  Plenty of other exciting stuff in the works too, please stay tuned!