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"Together Again" Concert

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news1806 ThePetersonFamily TogetherAgain June2018 sThe Peterson Family will be back on stage soon with their "Together Again" concert.

Often also referred to as "Minnesota’s First Family of Music", they have been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years. The family consists of Linda, Billy, Patty, Ricky and Paul as well as third generation, Jason Peterson DeLaire.

The six peace ensemble will be on stage on Friday, June 8, 2018 starting from 7:30pm till 11:30pm CDT at the Crooners Lounge & Supper Club in Fridley, Minnesota.

Performing with Mick Fleetwood

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news17.12 BillyPeterson PhotographyByJimVasquezBilly can be found on Maui through the months of May performing several gigs across the island.

Amongst others, he will share the stage with Mick Fleetwood, such as at Fleetwood's Club in Lahaina Maui on May 8, 2018. 

Don´t miss out this and other occasions if you are on Maui during the month of May.

Peterson Family Christmas Show 2017

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news17.12 ThePetersonFamily2017Join The Peterson Family on December 17th and 18th for their annual Christmas Show "Twas the Jam Before Christmas" at The Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis.

There are two shows on the first night at 6 pm and 8 pm, and one show on the second night at 7 pm.

Click HERE to purchase tickets!

The Minneapolis Groove Master featured in Bassplayer

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news17.12 BillyPeterson PhotographyByJimVasquezBilly Peterson, the Minneapolis Groove Master, is featured in Bassplayer.com

In the midst of his nearly nonstop gig schedule, Billy Peterson was interviewed by Jon Regen. The article talks about Peterson’s dynamic playing that has been featured on recordings and tours by artists such as the Righteous Brothers, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, and most recently, the Dave King Trio, and many more. But read the full article yourself here.

At the 19th Twin Cities Jazz Festival

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news17.06 banner twincitiesjazzfestBilly Peterson will be performing once again at the annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival.
Please check back soon for details on Billy´s performances.

This year marks the Twin Cities Jazz Festival 19th edition. It was created in 1999 to celebrate jazz, making this quintessentially American music available free of charge to everyone. The 2017 Twin Cities Jazz Festival officially starts on June 22nd and runs until June 24th. For the 2016 festival, some 90,000 jazz-lovers and jazz-curious mingled in and around Mears Park located in St. Paul´s vibrant Lowertown district.

DKT back on stage

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news17.05 DKTrio 2017 2cThe Dave King Trio is announcing a set of six shows in three US states.

The fellow Minnesota natives Bill Carrothers (piano), Dave King (drums) and Billy Peterson (bass) will be hitting the stage on Mon 5/15 and Tue 5/16 in Minneapolis, MN, on Wed 5/17 in Milwaukee, WI, on Fri 5/19 and Sat 5/20 in Chicago, IL, and on Sun 5/21 in Madison, WI.

"Their interplay is luxuriant and atmospheric without sacrificing jazz invention, which is why a song like Ornette Colemans classic Lonely Woman is so clearly in their wheelhouse." Britt Robson, The Star Tribune

Upcoming Performances in CA

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news16.03 150827 101 BillyPeterson copyrightMegabienMediaWatch out for upcoming performances of Billy Peterson at the SFJAZZ in San Francisco and the Baked Potato in Studio City.

The Anna Mjöll Allstar Sextet will be back on stage at the Baked Potato in Studio City, CA on Friday February 24. Besides Anna on the mic and Billy on upright bass, the stage will be filled by Bill Cunliffe on Keys, Clayton Cameron on Drums, Joe Elliot on Guitar and Brandon Fields on Sax.

The first show starts 9.30pm, the second show at 11.30pm. Advance tickets are available here.

The ECM Fest at the San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ) is running from February 23 to 26 with double-bills each night. On Sunday, the last evening of the ECM Fest, the stage will be first filled by the Wolfgang Muthspiel Quartet before the Dave King Trio is taking over the stage.
The Trio´s line up includes besides Billy Peterson on Bass, Bill Carrothers on piano and Dave King on Drums.

More information and tickets available here.