Arty & Vic Pellerano,a product of the 60's. After the Beatles hit the music scene, 1963. We took up guitar & started to compose our own music, being influenced by array of styles. From the Everly Brothers,Beatles to Zeppelin. My brother and I, did the usual thing, in High school, rock bands,garage bands, etc.
My style of music took hold after finding my niche with the kind of voice I have. Songs and ballads that were folky, carried messages and painted the world with words..John Denver's style was a prefect match for me.I am called "The John Denver of North Dakota". in the Fargo N.D.area. I paint the beauty & history of North Dakota, the Northern Plains and the world around us with my words and music.
Being an Graduate Architect, I always felt that reflected
in the design of lines and rhythms, Nature's Architecture (sometimes man's)and Music were always in harmony with
eachother and that we are all connected in someway to that harmony, like "Songs in the Wind".
We back eachother up, depending on the song. Arty writes also , his style is more rock and roll with Beatle/Bee Gee overtones. So we make a good blend of music. Together we have close to 300 songs. Just waiting to be heard. This CD is one facet of Pellerano's style of music. Simple and American cut bragging about North Dakota, the beauty that surrounds us all and the love of life.. songs about Alaska, Montana, Minnesota, etc.
I have been nominated, as a 2005 & 2006 songwriter finalist at the Highway 61 Folk Fest.Mahtowa, MN.(www.festivalbrew.com)looking forward to performing & meeting other songwriters.
I have received the "Friend of the Red River Award" for "Red River Nights", which is the RiverKeepers theme song.. The theme song for Fargo-Moorhead's All American City is "Crossings" and tells the 125 year history of the two cities.
We believe in the Farmers, the backbone of our great Nation & their plight so we have songs we hope to play at Farm Aid someday, titled "Ghost Farms","Scarecrow" & "Against the Wind".
We also wrote 911 tribute songs titled "Eagles Tears" (www.in-forum.com/specials/911)and "New Born Free". we plan to have them on the Paper King #2 album, now being
recorded.
The Paper Kings, our current project & CD, features,Arty and me,combining our talent and songs to create a fresh and unique sound.
105.9 "Thunder Radio" NDSU and Froggy 99.9FM plays songs from "Wild Horses and Dreams" so, please call to request your favorite. Enjoy listening.
UPDATE: 1310AM KNOX Radio (Grand Forks, ND)Listen to a live interview, Friday, the 16th of FEB at 1:20pm (central time) so check it out, go to their website, once in click on Afternoon Affair. www.knoxradio.com
We are getting some radio play on KOWW out of Burlington,ND and KFJM - NPR out of Grand Forks,ND. KOWW playing us on Folk hour Monday thru Friday.
Check out www.fargostuff.com for more North Dakota items.
UPDATE: The Fm Extra's article of "A North Dakota Love Affair" by Tom Pantera - www.thefmextra.com (note: the article being an back issue NOV 28, 2008 may not be posted so you must contact the paper to received it.)
OTHER ARTICLES: Minot Daily News,Fargo Forum,North Horizon
Magazine, HighPlains Reader, The RiverKeepers,F-M
ChamberNews,Minnesota Songwriters Assoc,F-M whats happening,
Cass Country Electric Article, ND Living,Bison Alumni news,
Veteran's News,Grand Forks Herald
Reviews:
"Wild Horses and Dreams" title track: average score 4.37/10
The song is well structured, although the vocal is not the best I've heard,it does work well in this setting. What I heard sounded good in my ears, so I urge you folk/country enthusiasts to check this artist out.
by "CHRISTIAN LOWENSPRUNG" the Consensus
The title of Wild Horses and Dreams is poetic and the guitar
has some pretty elements as well. This music would suit the folk era of the 60s and would work well on the folk festival circuits. The production and recordings is raw and rough and probably suits the rural down home roots crowd that his song may appeal to.
by "nb" the Consensus
Note: please go to www.c0nsensus.com for more reviews
Awards-
George Washington Honor Medal- BSA Nathan Hale Essay
Good Neighbor Award - River Keepers
Highway 61 Folk Fest - finalist
2004 = 32 shows
2005 = 36 shows
2006 = 25 shows
2007
Jan 11 Red Raven 730pm to 10pm Fargo,ND
Jan 17 Marketplace 8am to 5pm Fargo Dome,ND
April 13 Risterto's Showcase 7pm/10pm West Fargo,ND
May 24 The Winery, 8pm to 10pm Fargo, ND
May 26 Veteran's Honor,2pm to 3pm Steele,ND
June 5th American Legion 7pm to 8pm Fargo, ND
Sept 12th Yunker Farm 6pm to 7pm Fargo, ND
Sept 17th Red Rooster 830pm -930pm Aberdeen,SD
Sept 26th Fort Noks 8pm to 10pm Fargo, ND
Oct 11th Atomic Coffee 730pm to 10pm Fargo, ND
Oct 19th Fair Winds Cafe 730/930pm Fargo. ND
Nov 2nd Fair winds 7 to 8pm " "
Nov 30th Starbucks Coffee-13& 25th st.
7 to 9pm Fargo, ND
Dec 5th Fort Noks 8pm-10pm Fargo, ND
Dec 28th Starbucks Coffee-13& 25th st.
7 to 9pm Fargo, ND
2008
Jan 11th Fair winds Cafe, 7/8pm Fargo, ND
Feb 15th Star Bucks Coffee 7/9pm Fargo, ND
March 11 Bethany ( 6pm-7pm) Fargo, ND
March 15 Atomic Coffee (showcase) Fargo, ND
March 16 Park Manor (230pm to 3pm) Fargo, ND
April 15 Bethany (2:pm) Fargo, ND
May 24th Veterans Day (12to1pm) Steele,ND
June 14th KFGO-radio guest 4pm Fargo, ND
June 27th Eventide - 3pm Moorhead,Mn
August 13 Fort Noks 8 -10pm Fargo, ND
August 14 Usher's 7pm - 9pm Moorhead,MN
Sept 5th Eventide 3pm Moorhead, MN
Sept 8th Riverview Place 2pm Fargo, ND
Sept 22th Canad Inn 1030-1130pm Grand forks,ND
Oct 24 Red Raven 7 to 10pm showcase Fargo, ND
Nov 14th Eventide, 3pm Moorhead, Mn
Nov 29th Babb's coffee shop -7-10pm Fargo, ND
Dec 9th Plains Art Muesum -noon Fargo,ND
Dec 31st First Night / showcase Grand Forks,ND
2009
March 28 Babb's coffee shop-6-9pm Fargo,ND
April 25 Valley Green expo-SWYA 2-4pm Fargo,ND
May 9th Fargo Air Museum Fargo,ND
June 17th Vinter's Cellar 6-8pm Fargo,ND
July 8th Vinter's Cellar 6-8pm Fargo,ND
Aug 15/16th Pioneer Days Fargo,ND
Aug 19th The Winery 7-9pm Fargo,ND
Aug 25th Babb's open mike -730pm Fargo,ND
Aug 26th Babb's 630-8pm Fargo,ND
Sept 3rd The Flag,am1100- 830pm Fargo,ND
Oct 7th Vintner's Cellar 630-830pm Fargo,ND
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