Big Pete Pearson

Join us in celebrating Big Pete?s 80 years on stage and his 90th birthday.
Blues legend Big Pete Pearson has been performing for over 80 years with his powerful voice, commanding stage presence and authentic Texas-born blues. Raised in Austin and performing since age nine, Big Pete brought his talents to Phoenix in the 1950s, where he became the godfather of the Arizona blues scene. An inductee of both the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame and the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, his albums have topped blues charts worldwide, including the award-winning "I'm Here Baby" and "The Screamer." Whether performing with his longtime European band, The Gamblers, or his U.S. blues band, Big Pete delivers a soulful live performance, reflecting his standing among the leading figures in blues music. Pete's band: Lead guitar: Scotty Spenner Rhythm guitar: Jim Robertson Bass: Curt Arndt Saxophone: Chris Scowron Drums: Claire Griese

6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Az. 85253 (480)596-2660

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Accessible seating is available on the upper level in both reserved and general admission sections. There are no escalators or elevators.

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