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Pete Samples final record, Bekonscot now available for FREE DOWNLOAD!

Posted by pete samples on Nov 23, 2010

Friends,

This is it, my final record as Pete Samples is finished and released. It is called Bekonscot.

You can download it now for free at www.petesamples.com ! My only request is that you grab your best speakers, crank up the volume, set aside an hour, turn the lights off and listen to the record as a whole. Deal?

Seriously though, Bekonscot represents the end of an era of music making for me, and the record is best listened to as a whole.

I want to thank all of you for paying attention over the years, lets stay friends! I will be touring 'Bekonscot' in the spring, more on that soon!

Now on to something different. Enjoy this record.

Stay friends, stay in touch, call me names. Petr Samples.

Petr Samples

It all ends here. On November 23rd!

Posted by pete samples on Nov 12, 2010

Friends,

I have some big news I wanted to tell you about…On November 23rd I will be releasing the final Pete Samples record. Yes, you read that right - it is indeed the last record from Pete Samples. It is called "Bekonscot".

Apparently one-man-bands can break up? The narrative just seems right to retire this Pete Samples guy; I have been working on this project since 2002 and it's about time to try my hand at something new. As fun as this project has been, it has also been somewhat insular and at times, isolating. Collaboration is what I'm now after and I have a few ideas for some future endeavours that I am really excited about.

This is the first time I am releasing a record that actually feels complete. Bekonscot is a collection of new and old songs which have all been completed to the best of my abilities and I can't wait for you to hear it.

Stay friends, stay in touch, call me names.

Petr Samples

 

The Jumper Cables!

Posted by pete samples on May 03, 2008
The Jumper Cables!
Friends,

I wanted you to know that on May 19th, I will be releasing my brand new mini-album, "The Jumper Cables." It is a small collection of 5 songs (plus a few secret ones) that I have been working on for the past few months. It will be a limited edition release of 200 hand made cd's (done by my mom!) and free digital download!

Also, I have just been accepted in to NXNE in Toronto... I am playing the Hideout on June 14th. Don't worry, if you are not in Toronto, I will be touring Canada in May/June with my pal John Ward in May and June! I have all the dates up here on Radio 3 and on myspace! I hope you can make it!

As a present and sneak peak, I will post a song called, "Bobby Raindrop" a week from now!

Stay friends, see you soon, call me names,

Pete Samples

New Pete Samples Mini-Album - Out May 19!

Posted by pete samples on Mar 20, 2008
Friends,

Some exciting news that I have been delaying on running my mouth about....

.....Drum roll.......

I have a new mini album that is almost finished and will be released May 19th! I am pretty excited about it, and have been working hard the past couple months. This little album is going to be a limited run CD and will be available for download on my website! Exciting right?

More exciting news.... I will be touring Canada in May/June for the release! Most dates have been booked already, and if you don't see your city, it will hopefully be listed soon!  Or maybe you can help with that city? Just a thought.

I should get back to work so I can pull through with these promises.

Stay friends, stay gold, call me names,

Pete Samples


Download "Yours Makes Mine" for free!

Posted by pete samples on Oct 22, 2007
Download "Yours Makes Mine" for free!
Friends,

Happy Birthday, I have a surprise for you!

I decided to get crazy and give away my latest musical efforts, "Yours Makes Mine" for free!

Thats right, the full LP and the artwork for FREE!!!

Go to www.petesamples.com , and it's yours! Enjoy.

Sincerely,

Preston

A week in Manitoba.

Posted by pete samples on Jul 14, 2007
Friends,

I am writing you from Winnipeg right now... My home town.

Right now I am trying to get some last minute July shows in Winnipeg and Vancouver. No luck yet, but I am still keeping the chin up.

I think that everyone that pays attention to my music deserves a big hug from me! Allow me to brag for a second... "Yours Makes Mine" is sitting at #2 in the June college radio charts (I swear, check the Exclaim!) I have also played some of my best shows lately and I am getting all sorts of ideas to dazzle up my "mugician" show.

Okay, enough of that.... cut me off. I have a bit of an anouncement though, I will be taking a brief hiatus from music as of August 1st. I will be travelling for 2 months without anything music related except for my slide whistle. I will say goodbye before I go... I cannot wait to get back though. I am going to record a new album as soon as I do. I have the whole thing plotted out already. A bit to look forward to.

I hope you are well and we can dance together soon.

Stay friends, stay in touch, call me names.

- Petrie

Hold your breath for 1 week!

Posted by pete samples on Apr 24, 2007

Yours Makes Mine

Posted by pete samples on Feb 21, 2007
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About Pete Samples

Pete Samples is on his way out.Working as a one-man creative force, Pete Samples mindfully crafts each of his albums as an author would a storybook set for a grander life. A skilled multi-instrumentalist, he approaches his music as a production – not one song thought of without the others, not one album released without the pure and fantastic experience of a live show taken into account … READ MORE

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