Peterson Brothers

Peterson Brothers are a huge inspiration to blues artists everywhere, mainly because of their sheer talent at such a young age. These two young prodigies are the epitome of the phrase "Keeping the Blues Alive" because it shows that the art of Blues can still inspire the youth and that the blues is here to stay for a very long time!

Five years ago the late Pinetop Perkins' manager Pat Morgan gave Glenn and Alex Peterson their first opportunity to play on stage with the legendary bluesman. It became immediately apparent from that debut at Antone's in Austin, Texas that these two very talented young musicians showed great promise for the future. 

Five years on they have lived up to those expectations and The Peterson Brothers Band has appeared in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans at numerous clubs and Blues festivals across the country, including the prestigious Chicago Blues Festival and The King Biscuit Festival in Helena AR. They have also opened shows for such major artists as B.B.

King, Los Lonely Boys, Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Burks, Pinetop Perkins & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Marcia Ball, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Buddy Guy invited them to share the stage with him during one of his shows at ACL Live in Austin. 

Currently, the boys are working on a debut album with veteran producer Michael Freeman, whose credits include Pinetop Perkins and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith's Grammy and Blues Music Award-winning album "Joined At The Hip". 

In addition to their ever-growing list of touring dates, including a Monday night residency at Austin's renowned Continental Club, Glenn and Alex have received some accolades along the way from their musical hometown of Austin and from their hometown of Bastrop, Texas. They include a 1st Place in the 2011 Aspire to Be Me Talent showcase; voted the 2012 & 2013 Best Band of Bastrop County; won #1 Best Under-18 Band and placed #6 in the Top 10 for Best Blues, Soul and Funk, and #6 for the best Bass in the 2012-13 Austin Chronicle Music Awards. 

Recently, the City of Austin has announced that Thursday the 3rd of October (Stevie Ray Vaughan's Birthday), will be named "Peterson Brothers' Day" in Austin, a huge honor in recognition of their musical achievements to date. Glenn and Alex grew up and live in Bastrop, Texas which lies just east of Austin. 

The two brothers have surprisingly deep musical influences and reference points for such young musicians who have in great part helped form their styles of playing and performance as they continue to develop and grow. 

Glenn, 18 years old, plays guitar and is the lead vocalist and delivers the blues with a heavy influence of funk in his rhythm guitar playing and a smooth, jazz-influenced technique combined with a traditional blues approach to his leads.

Alex, 16 years old, plays bass guitar, violin, and also sings. He brings the anchor and the feel to the group, often with a funk and jazz style. 

The instinctive bond between the two brothers is apparent when they take to the stage. Live, they are inspiring and their combination of traditional and contemporary songs, together with some new original material, continues to capture audiences of all ages. Their instrumental prowess holds crowds in awe and their abilities on stage rival that of much older, more seasoned players. 

(Peterson Brothers at Riverfront Blues Festival, Wilmington, Delaware 2015)