Peter Fuerst
Overview
I am a singer-guitarist with a wide range of material. I have been a solo guitarist for the last five years, after playing in bands for 3 decades.
My song list is extensive. Check out a "Decade's Breakdown" of my songs in the details section. Please ask for the full complete list. I will gladly forward the list to you. (I especially have a great repertoire of 60's/70's tunes, and a full set of Beatles songs!)
Need some cocktail-hour music for your wedding? Some light, cool music at your restaurant? Live music to spice up a special occasion? I'm your Man!
I am always willing to work with you, as the occasion demands.
A special tune? No problem
Some dance tunes? Can Do!
Reviews
11 reviews
Michael T.
October 8, 2019Mr. Pete was great and he nailed all the songs!
We hired Mr. Pete to play background music at a wedding rehearsal dinner we hosted last week. He was wonderful! He played guitar and sang for almost three hours. The guests really enjoyed his music, and he nailed all the songs. We were so pleased with him, and highly recommend him.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Peter Fuerst
It was a great idea for the hosts of the party to have some live music to add to the evening's festivities. There were some beautiful speeches, plenty of food and refreshments, and I think the live music created a nice backdrop to the conversations.......
Linda C.
April 28, 2019Couldn’t have been better!
It was a pleasure to meet Pete! He provided perfect background music for us. He was so accommodating and pleasant! Our guests were very pleased and appreciated the special touch he added to the evening! I will book him again for a similar event when the need arises! Thank you!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Peter Fuerst
I was asked to play at a Bridal Shower, which I had never done before, but it worked out great. The folks attending (both ladies and guys) were fun-loving people, and it was a very friendly, lively occasion. I was asked to provide some background music, and I think having live music enhanced the festive mood. I was glad to have been a part of it.
Mara M.
March 10, 2019He was great
He was simply great. Everybody enjoyed his guitar and songs. He has a long repertoire and makes sure that you listen to the music that you are looking for. I would definitely hire him again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mike
May 18, 2026Perfect
Peter was perfect for a recent 40th Birthday party event in Herkimer, NY. The set list was great. Volume was perfect and he was great interacting with the children who danced in front of his setup all day.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Sulane C. M.
April 21, 2025Highly recommended
If you’re considering hiring Peter , don’t delay. After our booked entertainer canceled Peter stepped in and more than delivered a wonderful engaging evening. His responses were immediate, he arrived early and stayed late. He was well prepared and his music was excellent. He had everyone engaged, dancing and singing. He was able to read the crowd and was tuned into the event. It I could give him 10
Stars, he definitely deserves it.
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $75 - $300
Languages: American Sign Language, English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I have a duel approach to playing. I can be the "Solo Guitarist/Singer", and play very varied, but strictly acoustic, song sets. These are perfect for a smaller dinner crowd, or a cocktail hour before a reception, or a light musical background to an event or gathering.
I also have a drum machine I work with, which gives a real boost to the music, and can lend itself to a more upbeat effect. I would play both acoustic and electric guitars, and try my best to cook in some energy into the atmosphere.
About
I love playing guitar, learning songs, writing songs, and performing. I've been doing it for a long time, and it only gets better. I grew up on the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and all that great 60's music, with a big dose of Bob Dylan and all the other folk singers added in. I next fell in love with the "New Wave" and played in a band that featured a variety of songs from the Talking Heads, The Police, and The Ramones..to name a few. As music moved through the following decades, I tried to keep up, and now here I am with a whole lot of songs to play .....what I think are some of the best songs ever written.....
Additional booking notes
I have two set-ups. One is very simple: a Bose S1 duel battery operated/plug in sound system......great for anywhere (especially where there isn't an electrical outlet to be found!).
Simple, but very sweet in its sound.
And I have a Yamaha STAGEPAS system, which can fill almost any room with some nice sound.
Set list
50's
All Shook Up......Elvis
Tennessee Waltz......Traditional
Hey Good Lookin'......Hank Williams
Summertime Blues......Eddie Cochran
Yakety-Yak......The Coasters
L.O.V.E.......Nat King Cole
60's
These boots are made for Walkin'.....Nancy Sinatra
Wild Thing.....The Troggs
Wooly Bully......Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
Hanky Panky.....Tommy James and the Shandells
The Locomotion......Little Eva
Fly me to the Moon.....Frank Sinatra
Come Together......The Beatles
(Can't get no) Satisfaction.....The Rolling Stones
70's
Drift Away.....Doby Gray
Some Kinda Wonderful.....Grand Funk Railroad
Take me home , country roads......John Denver
Turn the Page....Bob Seeger
Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)......AC/DC
Take it Easy.....The Eagles
Take me to the River.....The Talking Heads
80's
Crazy little thing called Love......Queen
Free Fallin'....Tom Petty
Summer of 69'.....Bryan Adams
White Wedding.....Billy Idol
Once Bitten Twice Shy.....Great White
Diggin up Bones.....Randy Travis
Whip it.....Devo
90's
Wild Nights......John Mellencamp
You don't know how it feels.....Tom Petty
We only get what we Give.....The New Radicals
Sex and Candy......Marcy Playground
Losing my Religion......R.E.M.
Friends in Low Places.......Garth Brooks
2000's
People are Crazy......Billy Currington
7 Nation Army......The Whie Stripes
What was I thinkin'.....Dirks Bently
Soak up the Sun......Sheryl Crow
Toes......Zac Brown Band
Ain't no Rest for the Wicked......Cage the Elephant
2010 and beyond
Gold on the Ceiling.....The Black Keys
Hey, Ho......The Lumineers
Pompeii......Bastille
Pumped Up Kicks.....Foster the People
When I was your Man.....Bruno Mars
Budapest......George Ezra
All Time Favorites
Country Roads, Take me Home John Denver
Dock of the Bay Otis Redding
Free Fallin' Tom Petty
The Gambler Kenny Rogers
Have you ever seen the Rain? CCR
Proud Mary CCR
The Joker The Steve Miller Band
Killing Me Softly The Fugees/Roberta Flack
Last Dance with Mary Jane Tom Petty
Leaving on a Jet Plane John Denver
The Weight The Band
Margarittaville Jimmy Buffet
Old Time Rock and Roll Bob Seeger
Picture Sheryl Crow/Kid Rock
Ring of Fire Johnny Cash
Folson Prison Blues Johnny Cash
I Got You Babe Sonny Bono and Cher
Summer of '69 Brian Adams
Proud Mary CCR
Taking Care of Business BTO
Turn the Page Bob Seeger
Cats in the Cradle Harry Chapin
Harvest Moon Neil Young
Heart of Gold Neil Young
The Impossible Dream From Man of LaMancha
Influences and inspiration
The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and much of the "British Invasion" of the 60's
Motown
Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
The Talking Heads
The Police
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
INXS
David Bowie
Johnny Cash
Setup requirements
I have all the equipment needed for playing. I am especially adept at squeezing into a small space, if that is a factor in the room/venue.