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Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano.

ABOUT

Pete Flude's story begins in Birmingham, England when he showed interest in the guitar at the age of 3.
Pete began learning from legendary folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez and was playing and recording with his family band 'Seraphina' by the age of 12 featuring on two releases.
By the age of 15, he had become heavily influenced by artists such as
Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Jimi Hendrix and Santana and was bought his first electric guitar. Feeling he needed to grow from his early folk roots, Pete formed his first rock band 'Pure Greed' and began loudly making an impact on the Birmingham pub scene.

Showing little interest at school, it was clear that professional guitarist was his only path and joined a 'Madness' tribute band at the age of 17.
Although unfamiliar with Ska, he thrived with this new style of music and began playing 6 nights a week all over England.
After 4 years of intense touring and a short stint in a resident band in Wales, Pete was head-hunted at a showcase in Yorkshire by a Funk / Soul touring band called 'Beat Street International' who were impressed with his energy.

Once again, Pete was called upon to play a completely new style of music and became influenced by artists such as Prince, Chic and Parliament / Funkadelic. Now as well as England, Pete began regularly touring abroad including Germany and Israel.

After performing in many top resident and touring bands during the 2000's, Pete began his solo career on the cruise ships in Florida in 2009. In 2010, Pete took his solo show to Australia exciting audiences with his rich rocky vocals and funky guitar playing. He also joined the Hip hop / Rock band 'Easy Tigers' on an exciting tour or Western Australia, supported
Daryl Braithwaite and made two TV appearances with the funk driven soul band 'DD Soul.'

After a chance visit home to England, Pete made a short demo with his old family band. Returning to his folk roots but this time picking up an electric guitar, The Medieval / Orchestral / Rock group 'The Fludes' was born. In 2014, Pete returned home to write, play, sing, record and produce the 2015 epic release 'The Fludes – Ancient Tales' which acquired a worldwide publishing deal with legendary producer 'Mark S. Berry.'

Pete is proudly sponsored by 'Rotosound' strings, 'Spear' guitars and Germany's 'ML-Factory.'

Screen name:
pete25158
Member since:
Dec 25 2016
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Prince, Chic, Parliament/Funkadelic

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:
Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:
Advanced
Bass Guitar:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Guitar, Bass, Microphone