Pete Kartsounes is no stranger to the life of a full time musician. He has spent the past 14 years writing, recording and performing nationally and internationally. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, Pete is an award winning songwriter and has established himself as a dominant figure in today’s music scene.

As a former member of the Wayword Sons "featuring Benny Galloway" (writer behind the songs of Yonder Mountain String Band), Pete’s new focus is playing festivals and "listening" venues nationwide as a soloist and with his own band (Pete Kartsounes Band). The band consists of an amazing group of some of Boulder’s finest musicians, whos skill set has the ability to fit the genre of any event. Pete's mixture of musical avenues is extensive, making his music unique. He writes ballads, blues, jazzy, bluegrass, standard-like and sometimes music that isn't so easy to describe other than to say that they are "story-telling" songs. He is also known for his strong, soulful voice, and encompassing lyrics. Since starting the Pete Kartsounes Band in September of 2007, they have been asked back to every festival and venue they have attended. Referred to as a "must see", "truly one of a kind", and "as original as he is diverse" from critics, he is becoming one of the most prolific songwriters of today.

Pete's newest release "Out of Nowhere" is his 3rd and most essential album to date. Getting rave reviews and national exposure, it is a tasteful blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, and blues, entwined with acoustic overtones and superb musicianship. The disc includes many well-known artists, some of which are Grammy Award Winner Sally Van Meter, Jeff Austin (Yonder Mtn String Band), Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon), and Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters). It was also recorded in DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format by Gus Skinas, which makes this CD sonically visual. Gus has worked with many great artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and most recently was hired to remix Pink Floyds' "The Wall" and "Wish you Were Here" in his own DSD format. Gus and Pete are currently working on a new CD of all new original material, expected to be out by the Summer of 09'.