Rock * Honky Tonk * Blues * Classic Country * Surf * Rockabilly
Root 66 recording company
Proudly presents
Los Angeles roots rock veteran:
Dale Peterson
Since 1973, Dale Peterson has been blurring the lines between Blues, Country, Rock and other forms of Americana. Honing his skills during the 1970s in the trenches of Hollywood bars and Orange County honky tonks, he served as a sideman, backing up several singer/songwriters such as RB Greaves (“Take A Letter Maria”) and Don Harrison (Atlantic & Mercury recording artist) as well as dozens of working cover bands ranging in various musical styles.
After 15 years working as a sideman, Peterson decided to front his own band as a singer / songwriter and formed The Rhythm Lords in 1988. For the next decade the band toured throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. This blues-a-billy outfit recorded 4 titles with Rebecca Records playing a tough mix of blues, west coast swing & rockabilly. Then in 1999 Peterson launched his solo career with “Full Circle”. This final release for Rebecca Records delivered eleven original compositions that show a much more rock / pop sensibility than the blues heavy Rhythm Lords.
In 2004 he and partner, John Valenzuela started up Root 66 recording company and VP Studio where they recorded and released “Bandera” in 2005 and “Son of Harry” in 2007. These two honky tonk releases are a tribute to his songwriter/musician father, Harry Peterson and both releases feature a sampling of the elder Peterson’s music.
As a songwriter Dale has placed several of his recordings in major motion pictures and television programs including his instrumental, “Scorpion” in Tyler Perry’s 2009 blockbuster movie, “Madea Goes to Jail” and most recently his song, “So Many Women” was placed in the 2010 French film, The Chameleon.
On August 13th 2011 his new band, Trouble No More released their debut CD titled “Time Machine”. The ten tracks plus a bonus re-mix of “Rock On” are described as a swampy, beatnik vibe infused with lots of blues & twang.
Peterson is also an artist, painter and published photographer and poet. He released his first poetry chapbook, “Do Not Stop In The Red Zone” in 2008 and is currently in production of his second book titled, “Out of the Game”. He's begun writing drafts for his first nonfiction book, which will be a guide for young musicians on how to start a band.
Booking & Information: John Valenzuela (562) 949-8785
john@root66recordingco.com
P.O. Box 181 Pico Rivera, California 90660
www.root66recordingco.com
www.troublenomore.net
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