Peter Coe

Peter has been a professional musician since 1971, playing at festivals concerts, clubs, dances and schools throughout Britain, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and USA. He's recorded ten albums and broadcasts regularly on local and national radio. During the 70's he sang with Chris Coe, was a member of the legendry New Victory Band and with Nic Jones and Tony Rose formed Bandoggs. He was also founder of Red Shift, but since 85 he's worked mainly as a soloist and earned an enviable reputation.

His Strong distinctive voice is enhanced by his instrumental versatility, the ringing srings of his bouzouki, the sweet chords of his mountain dulcimer, the plaintive trailing banjo and the pulsing reeds of his melodeon. He's also a country dance creator, caller and band musician. He sings, plays and step dances, sometimes all at once!

"It may be easier-and quicker-to ist the talents that Pete Coe doesn't have. Described famously as a "one man folk industry"

Andy Kershaw, Destination Music BBCworld, Cheltenham Folk Festival

"Singer, songwriter, melodian, banjo, dulcimer and bouzouki player, bandleader arranger, broadcaster, dance caller, teacher, step dancer, entrepreneur, folk club organiser, record label boss, sallow faced wit, raconteur and all round good guy, Pete Coe in many ways represents the backbone of modern folk revival. He's still on of the most committed, most important folk artists in Britain"

Colin Irwin Mojo & original BBC Radio 2 Artist Database

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