music to put a smile on your face!!
Concert programs for seniors feature a variety of sonic flavors that highlight hit songs from decades past, including genres such as movie & Broadway standards, early rock, pop (1950s, 60s & 70s), Latin bossa nova, country music, folk, etc. Pete is a musical chameleon, shifting with ease between musical genres and time periods with the aim to surprise & delight. Audiences are engaged and entertained by Pete’s versatility, humorous presentation style, and musical prowess. No two shows are exactly alike.
Pete performs frequently as a solo guitarist for happy hour, concert, birthday night and other special events. Solo guitar is the most affordable option. A variety of duo, trio and quartet options are also available.
Pete Smyser’s instrumental duo with saxophonist Ted Lis is genuinely unique. Their concerts are regularly described as the favorite entertainment at many retirement communities throughout the region. “Pete & Ted” have performed together for over 30 years. Early in their partnership, they leaned most on standards of the 1920s through the 1960s performed with a jazz or swing style, but in recent years they have enjoyed including other pop songs & styles of the 1950s, 60s, 70s (and newer) into their performances. When asked, “What kind of music do you play?'“ They reply, “We’re a musical melting pot. Expect the unexpected!”
Pete’s various Duo Shows exude pure joy and romance with a healthy dose of Nostalgia. The smiles beaming on their faces reveal that the musicians love what they do and thrive on connecting with the audience.
Pete provides music regularly at the following communities;
Shannondell (Audubon, PA)
Waverly Heights (Gladwyne, PA)
Jenner’s Pond (West Grove, PA)
Telford Lutheran Community (Telford, PA)
The Community at Rockhill (Sellersville, PA)
The Hill at Whitemarsh (Lafayette Hill, PA)
Foulkeways (Gwynedd, PA)
Rydal Park & Rydal Waters (Rydal, PA)
Peter Becker Community (Harleysville, PA)
Brittany Pointe Estaes (Lansdale, PA)
Springhouse Estates (Springhouse, PA)
Normandy Farms Estates (Blue Bell, PA)
Gwynedd Estates (Gwynedd, PA)
Fort Washington Estates (Fort Washington, PA)
Granite Farms Estates (Media, PA)
Southampton Estates (Southampton, PA)
Dunwoody Village (Newtown Square, PA)
Homestead Village (Lancaster, PA)
Meadowood (Blue Bell, PA)
Freedom Village (Coatesville, PA)
Willow Valley (Lancaster, PA)
Luther Acres (Lititz, PA)
“You are ALWAYS on our radar as a great entertainer! Thank you for always putting on such fantastic shows. Residents here love you and with good reason.””
-PRICing for a 1 hour Weekday Evening Concert Program-
Duos (3 options)… Pete & Ted (Guitar & Sax Duo), or Pete & John Swana (Guitar & Valve Trombone) or Pete & Danny Tobias (Guitar & Trumpet) ... The fee for any duo is $400 for regional bookings (discounted to $350 for 2 or more bookings in a calendar year)
Pete's Trio (adds an upright bassist to any duo combination)... $600 for regional bookings (discounted to $525 for multiple bookings)
Pete's Quartet (guitar, sax, upright bass & drums, or guitar, piano, bass & drums)... $800 for regional bookings (discounted to $700 for multiple bookings)
*A travel fee/ surcharge may be added if the venue involves a center city location or a travel distance greater than 35 miles (one way).