Beats & Bites Brunch: Pete Kartsounes

Pete is an award-winning singer-songwriter, flat picker, and cutting-edge musician’s musician. No stranger to life on the road, he has spent more than two decades bringing his voice and guitar to stages around the world.

After 19 years immersed in the Colorado bluegrass scene—sharing the stage with bands such as Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, and Yonder Mountain String Band—Pete now resides in Bend, Oregon. He spends his days writing, recording, teaching guitar and song schools, creating photography and videography, touring as a solo act, and performing in small group settings.

Pete continues to push the boundaries of acoustic music. His songwriting draws from a wide spectrum of musical traditions, including ballads, blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk, and compositions that defy definition. A true storyteller, he weaves soul, craft, and emotion into every performance.

Often described as a “must-see,” “truly one of a kind,” and “as original as he is diverse,” Pete has rapidly become one of today’s most renowned and respected songwriters. Join us at Currents at Riverhouse Lodge for a night of unforgettable live music in Bend, Oregon.