Introducing Pete Barrett.

Pete Barrett grew up in the shadow of the Blue Ridge, and was exposed to folk, country, bluegrass, and hymnal music at an early age. In 2008 he moved to Louisiana and began touring the Gulf South, cutting his teeth playing to rowdy crowds, and developing a penchant for life on the road and at the bar. For the past 15 years he’s been backing some of New Orleans’ most talented songwriters, recently credited on Silver Synthetic’s 2021 Silver Synthetic LP (Third Man Records), and on Esther Rose’s 2023 Safe to Run (New West Records).

His debut LP is a fresh offering to the Cosmic Americana landscape, bringing to life the experience of what he calls “livin’ on the line.” This collection of songs features Kosta Galanopoulos (Delicate Steve, Luke Temple, Fruitbats), Jacob Peter (Lucius), and Tyler English (Triptides, Caravan 222). By placing an emphasis on live tracking and leaving natural artifacts and imperfections, the group has achieved something that feels both new and familiar. "I never showed up with a finished song. That was one of the main rules of these sessions. We always kept it loose, just trying to capture whatever was happening in the room. And I think the fun we had doing it can be heard all over the record. To me it's kind of a joyful sound." - Pete

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