Press Quotes (selected)
“Beautiful and intimate, More Nights is an album from a
young Canadian artist that shows true musical brilliance.
More Nights deserves to explode onto the indie rock scene
and hopefully gets Peter Katz the credit he deserves for
creating such enjoyable, personal folk music”.
Jordyn Marcellus, Gauntlet
“Lyric and vocal virtuosity” Aaron Foster, Chart Attack
“A gifted, eloquent songwriter” View Mag
"[Katz] breathes life into Buckley's unique stream of folk
music and for a moment garners smiles from those who
worshiped the genre. But Katz by no means lives in
Buckley's shadow. He carves his own niche in the industry
and delivers a unique blend of folk with a vintage sound..
Peter Katz embodies Canadian folk".
Andrew Seale, Spill Magazine
“A gifted songwriter blessed with a gorgeous, warm voice”
Christa O’Keefe, See Magazine
“Katz resembles kindred spirit Ron Sexsmith and his subtle
acoustic charm, while channeling Hawksley Workman's grief
stricken vocals. The music is reinforced by Katz's genuinely
heartbreaking take on modern day love-tragedies………More
Nights begs the question: why is such a talented songwriter
with such well-crafted pop songs still an independent
artist?” Jason Gladu, Pop Journalism Magazine
“…a great musician who knows the sound(s) he’s listening
for, maintaining a uniqueness throughout the release”.
Antoine Tedesco, Scene and Heard
"More Nights is truly worth the expense it took to
make…The stark arrangements serve perfectly the singer's
penchant for finely crafted lyrics" Bill Adam, Echo Weekly
“Few songwriters can lyrically put together songs that seem
to speak to everyone, capturing universal moments of
emotion. Katz does”. Just another song.com
“His lyrics are brilliantly descriptive which allows you to
escape into a world that he creates. No lack of talent here”.
SoulShine
Industry Quotes (selected)
"Peter Katz has steadily made a great name for himself in
the Canadian music industry. His high energy performances,
and well-crafted songs make him one of the best live acts
I've had come through my club in years. His music seems to
strike a chord in people. Combine that with his strong work
ethic and it makes me wonder why no one has snatched this
guy up yet. If I had the money, I'd put it into his future."
Chris Loane, booker for The Rivoli, Tattoo Rock Parlor
"Peter Katz is one of the hardest working and most
insightful artists I have worked with...he knows how to
reach his audience both onstage and off"
Brian Hetherman, Manager, President of MMF
“I'm looking forward to finding opportunities to help Peter
in his career in any way that I can, and would, without
hesitation, nudge anyone I met to do the same. I know that,
once you hear a few of his tracks, and, should you be
so lucky as to meet Peter, you'd very likely feel the same.”
Christopher Mills – JUNO award winning director (The
Tragically Hip, Stars, Rush …)
“His awe-inspiring performance and captivating energy are
side notes to the level of integrity he performs his art with”
Brent Bain, Music Consultant/Manager
“His professionalism and diversity as a musician has made
him, not only an incredibly enjoyable artist to watch but
also a pleasure to work with”.
Michelle Beauchamp, Special Events Coordinator, Cambrian
College
“I was introduced to Peter’s music two years ago and
quickly became a fan before officially meeting him last year.
I have always been very impressed with Peter’s work ethic
and his dedication to his music career. Peter is undeniably
talented and charismatic; as a result, he continues to earn
the respect of many people within the music industry”.
Michelle Szeto. Director of PR & Marketing at Paquin
Entertainment & publicist for Randy Bachman & Buffy
Sainte-Marie
“Peter was a joy to work with, both musically and
personally. It is my opinion that Peter has all of the
attributes needed to find success in today’s competitive
music business” Mike Turner – Former ‘Our Lady Peace’
guitarist and owner of The Pocket Studios
Recent Touring History
2008
Dec 8th - Hugh’s Room, Toronto, ON
Dec 4th - Groove Kitchen, Cambridge, ON
Nov 30th - The Townehouse, Sudbury, ON
Nov 29th - Loplop’s, Sault Ste Marie, ON
Nov 28th - Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
Nov 27th - The Edge Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
Nov 26th - The Hayloft, Saskatoon, SK
Nov 24th - The Slice, Lethbridge, AB
Nov 23rd - The Ironwood, Calgary, AB
Nov 22st - The Ironwood, Calgary, AB *sold out*
Nov 21th - Axis (Metro Room), Edmonton, AB
Nov 20th - Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie, AB
Nov 19th - Second Street Theater, Grande Prairie, AB
Nov 15th - Whole Wheat and Honey, Fort St John, BC
Nov 14th - Egan’s, Fort St John, BC
Nov 13th - Egan’s, Fort St John, BC
Nov 11th - Crystal Lounge, Whistler, BC
Nov 10th - House Concert, Vancouver, BC
Nov 9th - The Bourbon, Vancouver, BC
Nov 8th - House Concert, Victoria, BC
Nov 7th - Solstice Cafe, Victoria, BC
Nov 5th - A Bar Named Sue, Fernie, BC
Nov 4th - OSLC, London, ON
Nov 2nd - House Concert, Calgary, AB
Nov 1st - House Concert, Bradwell, SK
Oct 25th - Ottawa, ON - OCFF
Oct 24th - Ottawa, ON - OCFF
Oct 17th - St Stephen in the Fields Church, Toronto
Oct 9th - Temple Emmanuel, Montreal
Oct 6th - Center des Congres, Quebec City
Sept 30th - Fanshawe College, London
Sept 20th - Club Lambi, Montreal
Sept 15th - The Casbah Lounge, Hamilton
Sept 12th - St Stephen in the Fields, Toronto
Sept 5th - Algonquin College, Ottawa
Sept 4th - Cambrian College, Sudbury
August 28th - City Hall, Mississauga
August 27th - Strega Cafe, St Catherines
August 16th - Paddy Flaherty's, Sarnia, ON
August 14th - Legendary Red Rooster, Burlington, ON
August 2nd - City Hall, Mississauga, ON
July 31st - ibar, Bournemouth, UK
July 30th - Ginglink (The Big Secret), London, UK
July 29th - Mr Wolfs, Bristol, UK
July 28th - The 12 Bar, Swindon, UK
July 27th - The Good Ship, London, UK
July 25th - The Stables, Mullingar, Ireland (w/ Nell Bryden)
July 23rd - Whelan's, Dublin, Ireland (w/ Nell Bryden)
July 22nd - Whelan's, Dublin, Ireland (w/ Nell Bryden)
July 19th - Medina, Edinburgh, Scotland (w/ Nell Bryden)
July 17th - The Liquid Ship, Glasgow, Scotland
July 12th - US Embassy, Moscow, Russia
July 5th - Sgt Pepper's, Markham
July 2nd - Irene's, Ottawa
June 24th - Drake Hotel, Toronto (w/ Ron Sexmsith, Justin Rutledge and
more)
June 6th - Irish Mountain Stage, Meaford
May 31st - The Opera House, Toronto
May 28th - Toronto Center for the Arts
May 17th - Club 15, West Chester, PA, USA
May 13th - The Foundation, Barrie
May 2nd - The Rivoli, Toronto
May 1st - The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
April 27th - House Concert, Sudbury
April 26th - Loplops, Sault Ste Marie
April 25th - House Concert, Thunder Bay
April 24th - Times Changed, Winnipeg
April 21st - The Flint, Saskatoon
April 19th - The Ironwood, Calgary
April 18th - The Slice, Lethbridge
April 15th - Better Than Fred's, Grande Prairie
April 14th - Better Than Fred's, Grande Prairie
April 13th - Whole Wheat and Honey Cafe, Fort St John
April 12th - Casino, Fort St John
April 11th - Casino, Fort St John
April 10th - Egan's, Fort St John
April 9th - Egan's, Fort St John
April 8th - Artspace, Prince George
April 6th - The Media Club, Vancouver
April 4th - Solstice Cafe, Victoria
April 3rd - Doc Willoughby's, Kelowna
April 2nd - Lorenzo's, Enderby
March 29th - House Concert, Saskatoon
March 28th - Steel Belted Radio Presents, Winnipeg
March 27th - The Study (Lakehead University), Thunder Bay
March 26th - Loplops, Sault Ste Marie
March 19th - Brass Taps, Guelph
March 15th - Registry Theatre, Kitchener
March 14th - Club Lambi, Montreal
March 12th - Algonquin College, Ottawa
March 7th - El Mocambo (as part of CMW)
Feb 5th - Griffon Room, Montreal
Feb 2nd - Sessions, Rothesay, NB
Feb 1st - George's Roadhouse, Sackville, NB
Jan 31st - FRED, IDOW Festival, Halifax
Jan 30th - Italian Cultural Center, IDOW Festival, Halifax w/Jenn Grant
Jan 11th - Fanshawe College, London w/Rob Szabo
2007 (partial)
Dec 15th - London Music Club, London, supporting Melissa McClelland
Dec 10th - Casbah, Hamilton, supporting Melissa McClelland
Dec 8th - Port Hope Art Gallery w/The Good Lovelies
Nov 16th - Fanshawe College, Full Band, London, ON
Nov 15th - Fanshawe College, SOLO, London, ON
Nov 13th - CBC As It Happens - NATIONWIDE
Nov 10th - Groove Kitchen and Music Room - Cambridge, ON
Nov 10th - CBC Radio GO! - NATIONWIDE
Nov 7th - The Study, Thunder Bay, ON (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Nov 5th - Lydia's, Saskatoon, SK (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Nov 3rd - Metro, Edmonton, AB (Lanky Wimnps Tour)
Nov 2nd - Better Than Fred's, Grande Prairie, AB (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Nov 1st - Egan's, Fort St John, BC (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 29th - Artspace, Prince George, BC (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 28th - Lorenzo's, Enderby, BC (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 25th - Doc Willoughby's, Kelowna, BC (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 24th - Formerly Packer's Place, Golden, BC (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 23rd - The Vat, Red Deer, AB (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 22nd - The Slice, Lethbridge, AB (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 20th - The Ironwood, Calgary, AB (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 19th - The Refinery, Saskatoon, SK (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 18th - The Academy, Winnipeg, MB (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 17th - The Study, Thunder Bay, ON (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 16th - Loplop's, Sault Ste Marie, ON (Lanky Wimps Tour)
Oct 3rd - The Mersey House, Liverpool, NS w/Ben Spencer
Oct 2nd - The Blue Olive, Saint John, NB
Sept 28th - Sessions, Rothesay, NB, w/Don Brownrigg
Sept 27th - FRED, Halifax, NS w/Amelia Curran
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Winner of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award (national award)
Grand Prize winner at Canadian IndieWeek (over 300 applicants, 60 selected to showcase)
5 successful national tours of Canada since 2006 (100+ dates a year and growing)
1 successful tour of the UK and Ireland in summer of 2008 with upcoming plans for more extensive European
touring
Invited to record ‘Acadian Driftwood’ with Garth Hudson for upcoming ‘The Band’ tribute album (other artists
include The Tragically Hip, The Sadies, Chantal Kreviazuk and more)
Diamond Award winner at Waterloo’s Songwriterfest (out of 75 applicants)
Regular CBC and college radio play, including featured interviews on ‘As It Happens’ and ‘Go’ and nationwide
charting on most college radio stations (including several top 10’s)
Over 3500 copies of releases ‘Split’ and ‘The One Minute Mile Man’ independently sold between 2004 - 2007
Over 3700 copies of ‘More Nights’ sold independently since release in June 2007
Recipient of the FACTOR Independent Recording Loan for ‘More Nights’ as well as the Marketing and Promo
Grant (juried application)
In March of 2008, signed to Curve Music (distributed through Universal Music) as well as with manager Brian
Hetherman of Cerberus Artist Management
Shows at Toronto’s Opera House and Mod Club Theatre promoted by House of Blues and Emerge respectively
(shared the stage with such acts as Bedouin Soundclash, The Cat Empire, Jeremy Fisher, Craig Cardiff,
Matthew Barber, Emm Gryner, Danny Michel, Luke Doucet, Melissa McClelland, Tokyo Police Club, Murray
McLachlan, Tomi Swick and more)
Earned spots at Ottawa Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, Winterfolk, IndieWeek, SongwriterFest, In
the Dead of Winter, CAMfest and more
Invited to perform for 2 weeks as featured performer at the Karmina Palace in Manzanillo, Mexico
Invited by National Arts Center to perform in Vimy France as part of the 90th anniversary re-dedication
ceremony (performance for over 10 000 people)
Average over 250 unique visitors to www.peterkatz.com per day
Featured single “Posters” on the Exclaim Magazine Compilation (10 000 copies)
91% on NXNE – Chart Attack Live Show Review
Extensive national press articles , features and reviews
Television appearances and performances on Global TV, Rogers, Sun TV, City TV and more
Composed songs and scores for numerous dance and theatre pieces (including works that have appeared at
such festivals as the fFIDA International Dance Festival and the Indie Unlimited Festival).
Contact
Management/Label:
Brian Hetherman
Curve Music/Cerberus Artist Management
211 Danforth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(p) 416.596.9024 (f) 1.866.404.1201
brian@cerberusartists.com
Bookings:
Partick Artists
Ken Macleod
Ottawa: 613.216.1465
New York: 347.342.0962 Fax 613-693-0691
ken@partickartists.com
www.partickartists.com
Publicity:
Mark Mizzoni
Bent Penny Music
48 Holborne Ave
Toronto, ON
M4C 2P9
Office: 416.466.3859
Mobile: 647.292.3011
mark@bentpenny.ca
www.bentpenny.ca
Peter:
Peter Katz
peter@peterkatz.com
www.peterkatz.com
www.myspace.com/peterkatz