Al Peteway and Amy White
Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Indie-Award Winning Duo
Contemporary Celtic- & Appalachian-Influenced Acoustic Groove
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST - INDIE AWARD-WINNING DUO as heard
on the Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
Award-winning, critically acclaimed, passionate and playful, Al & Amy offer an
intoxicating blend of musical styles. Their repertoire includes original,
traditional, contemporary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music with
occasional nods to rock and jazz. Their performances feature acoustic guitar,
mandolin, Celtic harp, piano, banjo, lap dulcimer, world percussion, and a touch
of vocals.
Before moving from the Washington, DC area to the mountains of Western North
Carolina, Al & Amy won 50 WAMMIE Awards from the Washington Area Music
Association. In addition, they were awarded 5 separate grants from the Maryland
State Arts Council for both music composition and instrumental performance. They
won an INDIE from The Association for Independent Music, and Al won a GRAMMY
from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Al was voted one of
the Top 50 Guitarists of all time by the readers of Acoustic Guitar Magazine and
in 2008 he won Silver and Bronze medals in the magazine’s “Players’ Choice
Awards.”
Al & Amy’s music was featured throughout the soundtrack of the 2009 Ken Burns
EMMY-winning documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. And in 2010,
their album, Caledon Wood, (which includes the main theme of the National Parks
documentary) was counted among the essential albums of the past 20 years in the
Acoustic Guitar Magazine 20th anniversary issue.
Al & Amy enjoy living in their mountain aerie at 4300 feet elevation, with
stunning long-range views and wildlife as constant inspiration. This
mountain-top setting has greatly influenced their recent musical works, and has
also spurred their return to photography. Both Al & Amy’s photographs are
represented by The National Geographic Society’s Image Collection, where Al
worked as an image editor for 18 years. In addition to concerts and workshops,
Al & Amy now also offer winter-themed and 4-season multi-media shows which
feature live music performed against a backdrop of nature photography.
Among many other pursuits, Al continues to teach private lessons and records
video lessons for “Dream Guitars,” a high-end music store in the Asheville area.
He also coordinates “Guitar Week” for the world famous music camp, The Swannanoa
Gathering. And in early 2010, Amy launched Cat Angel Press which released its
first full-color gift-book, Cat Angels: The Secret Lives of Cats. There are more
angels and books to come.
High in the Blue Ridge, Al & Amy’s most recent recording of Appalachian- and
Celtic-inspired melodies, was released in early 2011. Due to high demand, the
duo is currently planning a DVD of nature photography and original music as a
companion to their popular multi-media shows. In the meantime, you are welcome
to follow Al & Amy on Facebook and YouTube. You can also sign up on their
mailing list to be alerted to their new releases, upcoming concert dates, and
more.
Available for Concerts, Multi-Media Performances, Workshops & Master Classes in
Fingerstyle Guitar & Altered Tunings
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The Palace Theater is conveniently located in Downtown Maryville
just 17 miles south of Knoxville, TN.
South from Knoxville: Travel 129 South past the airport.
Take the right fork and turn left at the first light.
Pass 4 or 5 lights and Take the first right onto Broadway.
The Palace is will be on the right.
Plenty of Free Parking in the city municipal lot.
You can easily purchase tickets for Palace Concerts 4 Ways -
Use the Handy Ticket Link and fax your ticket request
Tickets can be purchased by calling 865-983-3330 Monday-Friday
9am to 2pm or by leaving a message after those hours.
You can stop into Murlin's Music World located at 429 West Broadway (PALACE TICKET OUTLET)
(Across from the Maryville Municipal Building and the corner of Hwy 321 and Broadway)
You can purchase tickets at the door the day of the event though we cannot guarantee the concert will not be sold out. Box office opens at 6:30pm the night of the event.
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