Pete Kavanagh - Singer-songwriter, Musician, Storyteller
Pete Kavanagh is a singer-songwriter, musician and storyteller from Naas, Co. Kildare. His unique style is best described as Americana infused folk, with a sound that invokes the vintage quality of his many musical influences including Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Christy Moore, Luka Bloom, Mick Flannery, Richard Thompson, Neil Young, Van Morrison and Tom Waits.
Pete's ability to capture the human experience in all its joy and sorrow has earned him the respect of his peers and fans alike. His songs are filled with emotion and they speak to the listener on a personal level. Whether he's writing about love, loss, or hope, Pete always finds a way to connect with his audience and his music has the power to reach out.
Pete released his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Join up the Dots, in November 2021. The first single from the album, To Hold the Red Rose, reached the semi-finals of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition, selected from over 26,000 entrants. One of the judges was Tom Waits, one of Pete's musical heroes and he was over the moon with that. The album, Join Up the Dots has received glowing reviews and plenty of airplay since its release. It was voted Best Irish Album 2022 by Lonesome Highway
Pete has shared the stage with and supported top artists such as Jerry Fish, Paddy Casey, Eleanor Shanley, Freddie White, Martin Stephenson, Luka Bloom and Mary Black. He always knows how to put on a good show, whether he's playing solo or with his band. He has a natural charisma that captivates audiences and gets them engaged with his performance. His energy is infectious, and his passion for music is evident in every note he plays.
Pete is currently recording some new songs and these will be made available in regular single releases. starting in October with “Darkness Before the Dawn” . Pete is also set to play a number of low key, intimate setting gigs over the coming months.