Music from the High Country

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Pete Matthew delivers a curated set of High Country Americana designed for rooms that value authenticity over artifice. His sound is rooted in the rugged landscapes of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges, bringing a raw and wooden texture to every stage. Utilizing a fully self-contained professional audio rig, he provides a high quality sonic experience that mirrors the clarity of the mountain air. From curated covers to evocative originals, his performance transforms any space into an extension of the wild outdoors.

Watch videos of Pete’s live music below and scroll down for more details. All performances are booked and managed through Grand Summit Group, LLC.

Contact booking@grandsummit.co to book Pete today!

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LOGISTICS (TECH RIDER)

Pete is a fully self-contained solo acoustic act. He provides all necessary audio equipment and only requires one standard 110v power outlet and a 4x4ft performance area.

EQUIPMENT SPECS:

  • Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System (High fidelity sound for both indoor and outdoor spaces)

  • Professional volume management suitable for high end dining or high traffic patios

  • Rapid 15 minute setup and 10 minute load out

Sets are a blend of re-imagined Rock, Pop, and Americana classics. While Pete focuses on a curated list of covers to suit the room, he weaves in select original compositions from his "High Country" catalog to add a signature touch to every performance. Full song list available upon request.

FEATURED SONGS (Aside from videos above):

REPERTOIRE (SAMPLE SETLIST)

THE 90s & 2000s

  • Plush (Stone Temple Pilots)

  • Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show)

  • A Long December (Counting Crows)

  • Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day)

  • Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town (Pearl Jam)

  • Times Like These (Foo Fighters)

THE MODERN ERA (2010s to Present)

  • Wildflower (Billie Eilish)

  • Wondering Why (The Red Clay Strays)

  • All Your'n (Tyler Childers)

  • Good News (Shaboozey)

  • Nose on the Grindstone (Tyler Childers)

  • White Horse (Chris Stapleton)

THE 70s & 80s

  • Stuck on You (Lionel Richie)

  • Against All Odds (Phil Collins)

  • Turn the Page (Bob Seger)

  • She's Always A Woman (Billy Joel)

  • I Want to Know What Love Is (Foreigner)

  • You Don't Know How It Feels (Tom Petty)

  • I Got A Name (Jim Croce)

THE CLASSICS (60s & Earlier)

  • The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan)

  • Let It Be (The Beatles)

  • Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver)

  • Yesterday (The Beatles)

  • Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Lead Belly / Nirvana)

  • Old Man (Neil Young)