Great songs come from places of heart ache and pain. And so is true for Charlie Dupree. Writing songs that define the fabric of existence with deep commentary on the the human experience, Charlie Dupree takes a dark, haunting, folkloric approach and weaves tales of heartbreak, loss and the American road.

Specializing in quality roots and Americana music since 1978.


Pete is a veteran performer with over thirty years on the Midwest music scene. He delivers a powerful vocal performance complimented by sizzling flat-picked leads and rock-solid rhythm work. Peter began cultivating his musical skills at the age of 13 playing the local Honkytonks around Chicago.  During the summers, he hit the road, performing at Music Festivals and Colleges throughout the country.  The 1980's brought Peter to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he worked the stages in hard-core country bands and performed regularly at the legendary Cains Ballroom, the original home of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.  Peter has shared stages with Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, George Strait, Emmy Lou Harris, Bill Monroe, Ray Price, Doc Watson, Norman Blake,  Jethro Burns, Dan Crary, David Grisman and Tony Rice.   In the studios he has hosted live bluegrass radio shows in Chicago and Oklahoma and performed for TV and film documentary soundtracks.  Whether he is belting out a bluegrass classic or drawing the audience to the edge of their seats with one of his haunting original songs, Peter's performances come straight from the heart.  Along with his superb musicianship, Peter's comedic timing and dry wit are a highlight of every Chicago Bluegrass Band show.


Singer/Songwriter originally from Chicago, Illinois.

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