The Sweet Notes Of A Talented Musician
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.
Peter Mayer
The Peter Mayer Group boasts between them an extensive performing and songwriting portfolio with experience in any number of styles from jazz to country rock to classical. Recording under the name PM, Peter released his debut album for Warner Brothers Records (WB no. 25751) in 1988. Working with Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Hornsby) - this album produced the single "Piece of Paradise," charting to number eight on Billboard.When Scheiner was hired to produce Jimmy Buffett's Off to See the Lizard album, he suggested that Jimmy use PM for the recording sessions. Buffett was so impressed with their unique versatility as musicians and performers that he quickly hired them as part of his own Coral Reefer Band, a successful relationship that continues to date.
Peter's life began in Tamilnadu, India, where his parents served as missionaries for 17 years before returning to their Missouri roots. Musical influences from that period of his life can be heard in his playing. Peter recalls, "I can remember Indian musicians giving Christmas concerts in my parents' house. Wildly playing drums and flutes, shakers and bells, they would go on for hours and hours." He went on to study formal theory and composition, and to teach jazz guitar as a faculty member of Webster University.
Joining Peter On Stage Are:
- Jim Mayer, his brother, who shines on both electric and upright acoustic bass, and has
played with a diversity of performers. He has co-written songs on Romeo's Garage and other collaborations with Peter, as well as with Jimmy Buffett. - Roger Guth, drummer for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Mose Allison, and James Moody, and songwriter whose songs have been performed by Vanessa Williams, Jimmy Buffett, and others.
- Scott Bryan, a talented vocalist, percussionist and multi instrumentalist who comes to the band after touring, recording and songwriting with Sheryl Crow for the last five years. Scott has shared the stage with an impressive array of performers from Sting to the Rolling Stones.
- Vince Varvel, one of St. Louis' top guitar players, has been a mainstay of the band for four years and brings his brilliant sense of harmony and texture to the group.
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The Peter Mayer Group Flickr Photos
The Peter Mayer Group performing at Meeting of The Minds, November 2006
Meeting of The Minds is the annual ParrotHead Convention, sponsored by PHiP, and held in Key West. The Peter Mayer Group is a well loved, long standing act taking the stage at the host hotel for registered members only.
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Peter Mayer Group Performances
- Thursday, April 10, 2008: 7:00 pm
Peter Mayer Workshop and Mini Concert
Fazio's Frets & Friends
15440 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Tickets are $20. There is a $10 special price for students and parents involved in the ROCK U program. Please RSVP for this event by calling 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com. - Friday, April 11, 2008: 9:30 pm
The Peter Mayer Group
The Duck Room
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar in the Loop
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-727-4444
Tickets are $15 and are available through Ticketmaster.
The Peter Mayer Group Hotline
Okay, so maybe it's not really a hotline in the sense of the "Bat Phone" or something. But, if you have a question, I can try to help you here. Or, if you just want to say hi, that would be great too - just leave me a note.
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