Album Notes

After playing in the successful Alt-rock band, Curious Yello, his sites became set on performing solo-acoustic. Now with his first release "Songs for the Whiskey Convention" out, Neal Peterson is working towards the future.

For more information, check out:
http://www.thewhiskeyconvention.com
http://www.myspace.com/nealpetersonmusic

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=nealpeterson

L I V E / G E N E R A L R E V I E W S : :

"...we applaud your artistic creativity." - mtvU

"You've never had a hug, until you've hugged Neal Peterson." - Conan O'Brien

"You've got some really good stuff going on." - Walter Trout

“These musicians are more than just entertainers, they’re lyrical craftsmen with a purpose: Their music features melodic singing with big heart and stunning guitar accompaniment. If you’re a fan of Buckley, Bright Eyes, or Radiohead, this night’s for you.” – High Plains Reader “Best Bets” – referencing a concert featuring Neal Peterson, Judah Johnson, and The Palest Blue

A L B U M R E V I E W S : :

"'Convention' defies logic, being quiet and introspective without sounding overly ponderous ... [the sessions] are stripped down to a basic beauty of emotional vocals and solid acoustic guitar."
- The Fargo Forum

4 out of 5 "... highly likeable for any type of music listener ... [He] captures a wide span of emotion."
- The Advocate

"[His] fragile voice blends perfectly with the sparse guitars of 'Soul for Sale'. And he reaches a lyrical zenith on 'The good and the bad' ... very good"
- The High Plains Reader

"Neal Peterson sets my emotions to music. [He] shows the absolute breadth and diversity in this particular genre of music. Don't tell me [it] doesn't just completely kick ass. He has got a great voice and a fantastic sound. I hope I can feature him again."
- Jeremiah Utecht, Wind from the Plains

"Much like the folky aesthetic of Bright Eyes or Paul Westerberg, "Songs for the Whiskey Convention" is an intimate exploration of bare bones rurality. Peterson commands his arrangements with rare honesty and power, glorifying the simplicity of his minimal styling without compromising the fragility of the arrangements. Songs like "American Heart" and "The Good and the Bad" are stark with personality -- I love it!"
- Ryan Hoffer, A&R, Shut Eye Records & Agency