"not only impressive but a revelation......totally original." The Guardian "
"The performance at the live radio show was nothing short of brilliant." Rich Warren, The midnight Special WFMT
Folk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer originally from Leicester, in the English midlands, who currently lives in London. With a wealth of great songs and stage presence, his show is dynamic and intense as well as approachable and fun loving. Well known songs such as 'Another Train', The Shepherds Song, and 'Six Billion Eccentrics' are now performed at gigs along side songs from the forthcoming album 'Economy', which features the
well loved rant: 'The Sock on the Line' and the anthemic 'When we Sing Together'.
Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of song-writing and traditional singing. Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. With a passionate, strong voice and strident guitar style, traditional songs often rub shoulders with Pete's current writing with remarkable ease. His songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, love and social comment, wrapping their way around the folk tradition.
Pete has recorded five solo albums of original material and a project album of traditional songs entitled 'Trespass'. His CD 'Hunting the Heart' was a MOJO folk album of the year in 2000. His more recent releases, 'Swarthmoor' and 'Flying an Unknown Flag' have received rave reviews. Pete has also rerecorded his most requested songs on an album,
entitled 'Napoleon Jukebox'. In early 2009, Pete released 'Casa Abierta - ten songs in different tongues'. A challenging but original project. The reaction to this album has been positive, if not at times, incredible and baffling to some.
It received great reviews, including four stars in Mojo Magazine.
Another Train' is without doubt, Pete's most widely covered song. Popular with choirs and folk artists around the world, the song has brought hope and encouragement to countless listeners over the years.
So go along and hear Pete Morton. His songs and performances are a joy.
