Following the release of Long Way Home here’s a few reviews for you to read…
“North-eastern singer-songwriter Pete Davies has come up with a fine record of warm positivity. The anthem-like track ‘Miracles’ typifies this, but the mood of hopefulness and display of impressive musicianship pervades the whole collection.” Colin Bailey, The Bailey Beat
“Long Way Home – eleven songs with thoughtful and uplifting lyrics, and great hooks – sung with warmth and passion in a fine troubadour voice. One of my favourite albums of the year so far.” Jan Hall, Folk Roots Radio, Canada
“Pete Davies is a great singer-songwriter!” Vin Garbutt, Teesside Troubadour
“Skilfully constructed songs presented with panache and passion – Pete Davies played a barnstorming gig at the Edinburgh Fringe!” Paddy Bort, Edinburgh Fringe 2014
“………. Pete Davies set the tone for the evening beautifully. He reminded me of that crop of singer songwriters like Peter Bond and Paul Metsers. He had the winning combination of an effective guitar style coupled with meaningful lyrics. I particularly liked ‘Is It Ever Going To Rain?’ and ‘Go On And Dance, Joanne’…….” The Derbyshire Times
“Sometimes singer songwriters wander off into their own heads – they create songs through introverted imaginings, move in ethereal worlds or manufacture places to inhabit, others take a personal perspective on life. Pete Davies is one of those, writing songs based on experience and what’s going on around him. His album ‘Long Way Home’ embodies the everyday views of a man ready to record what he sees. To pick up on the man’s messages listen to ‘Fat Cats’, the infectious ‘In Search Of The Mythical King’, the sharply focused lyric of ‘God’s In His Heaven’, or the powerful messages of ‘Always Read The Writing On The Wall’ and ‘Don’t Come Back Here On Monday’. An engrossing album that truly disguises the iron fist of its messages inside a velvet glove.” Charlie Elland, FolkWords
“Pete has been appreciated for many years for his excellent singing and superb guitar style. For me, his big appeal lies in the quality of his own melodies and lyrics. That is why I am so excited that he is writing and performing again. Before Pete, the guests at our club had all been political songwriters or “protest” singers. He may not agree with me but I believe that Pete is in there with those guys. Why? Well, simply because every line of a Pete Davies song radiates incredible warmth and humanity. You know he is one of us. Pete Davies is on our side. Cherish him.” Leigh Sayers, organiser of Building Bridges at The Studio Club, Middlesbrough
“Pete aims at getting through to your inner core with his words. And boy, what well crafted words they are! So nice to see lyrics that scan and rhyme and make sense……The self-penned opening number, It’s A Long Way Home, does what all opening numbers of any CD should do: it puts down an impressive marker. It kinda tells you, there is some seriously good stuff to follow.” The Living Tradition Magazine
“Pete’s reputation as a performer and songwriter continues to grow.” Middlesbrough Town Hall