Artist Information Biography Although influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, and many other strong writers,  Peter has crafted his own unique expression of writing about life and love. He has used his experience performing in alt country and rock bands to hone his skills as a solo artist and crowd pleaser as he tours across Canada and into the U.S. playing folk clubs, coffee houses, theatres, house concerts and festivals. Showcase Artist Manitoba Arts Council in 2007. Peter won in 2005 Best Folk Artist at TIMA (Toronto Independent Music Awards). In 2003, he was awarded a runner up position (folk category) in the North American John Lennon Songwriting Contest for his song "North Ontario" now released on his 3rd CD entitled 'Sometimes A Journey'. This song also received Top 20 finalists in the Folk/Acoustic Category in the Unisong Contest 2005. "Blue As I Can Get" from "Sometimes A Journey" has also been recognized in song contests including "The Great American Song Contest" (top 50 Honor Award), in top 50 artists 2005 Singer/songwriter Awards (Berklee College),  Honorable mention in the 2006 Mountain Stage New Song Contest as well as Honorable mention in the Unisong Contest. Several cuts from his 1st solo CD, "High Flyer",  have received radio air play on CBC (national radio) as well as folk and college stations across Canada. All 11 songs from "Sometimes A Journey" are now receiving airplay on U.S., Canadian, European and Australian folk, college and NPR stations. Songs have also been accepted on Mookizoo Radio, FTM Podcast Network, 104.7 FM Radio LA. Hopefully you will have the pleasure of catching Peter at work (and play) on a stage near you. Instrumentation Peter Verity Guitar, Mandolin & Harmonica Discography New CD 'Sometimes A Journey' available now!-a folk/roots effort with a twist of alt country - strong melodies and lyrics with a unique style all their own. DJ's in Canada and the U.S. are playing all 11 songs on the disc. BC to ON, New York to New Mexico, New Zealand to Israel and Germany as well as Australia.In the top 50 folk artists played on Folk DJ for March/06. Also on Mookizoo Radio, FTM Podcast network, 104.7 FM radio LA, Upbeat Radio Podcasts High Flyer 2001-Numerous songs have received airplay on CBC (national radio) as well as college and folk stations across the country ie. " High Flyer". "My Back Roads", "Black Mountain". "On This Island", "Aftermath", "So Long Gone" DeltaTango, 1995: self-titled CD which was featured on Canada's National esteemed radio program "Definitely Not the Opera" (CBC) & rec'd airplay across Canada & in Europe Links http://www.peterverity.com