Peter Wilson
Overview
"Your music was perfect, fit the crowd, and sounded great!!!" - Shannon
Peter Wilson delivers exceptional musicianship, a perfectly tailored song selection and attention to detail that elevates any event and leaves guests asking for more.
"Peter was absolutely fantastic! Not only was he extremely communicative, he learned a special song for our wedding. He was on time, adapted to our venue and was a great addition to our wedding. Thank you for making our day special!! Would highly recommend!!!" - Kaity
Minimum of $500 for solo performance. This includes a professional sound system and a great show.
Reviews
6 reviews
Justine M.
October 22, 2024Thank you!
Amazing music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour!
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Amy C.
December 12, 2023Great Experience
Peter was very professional and showed up early to set up and get ready for my holiday event. He set the perfect "mood" for the party and the guests. It would not have been the same without Peter's musical talent! Highly recommend; thanks again.
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Peter Wilson
Thanks Amy! Fun event.
Melissa L.
May 1, 2023Was amazing!
See you again next year!
Hired as: Americana Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Guitarist, Oldies Music
Peter Wilson
Thanks Melissa! Always a pleasure to play on the Pine Tree Stage. Lovely day!
Gayle M.
April 20, 2023Just the right vibe!
Peter is a pleasure to work with and his skill is phenomenal. He provided the perfect background music for a large group and met with rave reviews. If you’re looking for no stress perfection, you’ve found it with Peter!
Hired as: Guitarist
Peter Wilson
THANKS Gayle!
Claire H.
January 19, 2023Great evening, happy audience, happy host!
This was my first time hosting a house concert and Peter immediately put me at ease. His solo guitar set included a variety of familiar tunes, original songs, and instrumentals. His musical choices were perfectly suited to the audience, who are now asking when I will host another concert! Thank you, Peter!
Hired as: Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - I am happy to add libility insurance.
What to expect
Peter Wilson plays guitar and sings. He also performs in duo, trio and dance band formats.
About
"Your music was perfect, fit the crowd, and sounded great!!!" - Shannon
Peter Wilson delivers exceptional musicianship, a perfectly tailored song selection and attention to detail that elevates any event and leaves guests asking for more.
Peter is a respected fixture of Northern California’s storied acoustic music scene. His repertoire is richly curated American songbook blending jazz standards, classic rock, blues, country, soul, folk, and originals – delivered with story, groove, and heart.
For your event, he can provide anything from a solo performance to a duo, trio, quartet, or full band. As a soloist, Peter uses tasteful looping to create a rich, dynamic sound—covering rhythm, lead, and harmony with effortless musicality.
He frequently performs as a duo with John Girton (Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Maria Muldaur) or Joe Craven (Garcia/Grisman Project, David Grisman Quintet), and they also appear together as a trio.
Peter maintains long-established relationships with top-tier players, making it easy to assemble the perfect ensemble for dance events or concert settings.
Additional booking notes
Fee includes a professional sound system.
Services offered
Past booked events
February 2026
12
Thursday
Retirement Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Fremont, CA
September 2025
06
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Walnut Creek, CA
October 2024
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Camino, CA
May 2024
23
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Mateo, CA
December 2023
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Redwood City, CA
September 2023
09
Saturday
Cultural Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Angwin, CA
August 2023
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Fair Oaks, CA
April 2023
22
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
11:00pm - 2:00am (Sun)
•
Grass Valley, CA
15
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Sacramento, CA
January 2023
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Reno, NV
Set list
SOME SONGS I KNOW:
Act Naturally, Beatles
Ain't Misbehaving', Standard
Allison, Elvis Costello
Big Boss Man, Jimmy Reed
Black Bird, Beatles
Blowing' in the Wind, Bob Dylan
Blue Suede Shoes, Chuck Berry
Bobby McGee, Kris Kristofferson
Bye Bye Love, Everly Brothers
City of New Orleans, Steve Goodman
Close Your Eyes, James Taylor
Country Roads, John Denver
Crazy, Willie Nelson
Daniel, Elton John
Danny's Song, Kenny Logins
Dear Abby, John Prine
Desperado, The Eagles
Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Don't Bury Me, John Prine
Don't Let Me Down, Beatles
Don't Think Twice, Bob Dylan
Door #3, Jimmy Buffett
Down & Out, Standard
Down in the Valley, Trad
Fallin', Beatles
Field of Opportunity, Neil Young
Fire and Rain, James Taylor
Fishing Song, Taj Mahal
Flat Screen, Peter Wilson
Fly Me to the Moon, Standard
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Four and Twenty, Stephen Stills
Four Strong Winds, Ian Tyson
Friend of the Devil, Grateful Dead
Georgia on My Mind, Hogie Carmichael
Ginsing Sullivan, Norman Blake
Glendale Train, New Riders of the Purple Sage
Good Hearted Woman, Waylon Jennings
Guilty, Randy Newman
Hands Like A Man, David Lindley
Havin' a Party, Sam Cook
Heart of Saturday Night, Tom Waits
He'll Have to Go, Jim Reeves
Help Me Make it Through the Night, Kris Kristofferson
Helplessly Hoping, Stephen Stills
Hey Goodlookin', Hank Williams
Homeward Bound, Paul Simon
Hotel California, The Eagles
House at Pooh Corner, Kenny Loggins
House of the Rising Sun, Son House
Humming to Myself, Standard
I Will, Beatles
Illegal Smile, John Prine
Johnny B. Good, Chuck Berry
Kansas City, Fats Domino
King of the Road, Roger Miller
Lady of the Island , Graham Nash
Leaving on a Jet Plane, John Denver
Leroy Brown, Jim Croce
Little Duce Coupe, Beach Boys
Lodi, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Long Black Veil, Trad
Long Honeymoon, Peter Wilson
Longer Than, Dan Fogelberg
Looks Like Rain, Grateful Dead
Lucille, Kenny Rogers
Maddy's Cello, Peter Wilson
Make It Through The Night, Kris Kristofferson
Mama Tried, Merle Haggard
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Memphis, Chuck Berry
Moondance, Van Morrison
Moonshadow, Cat Stevens
My Day at the Circus, Peter Wilson
My Girl , The Temptations
Nadine, Chuck Berry
Ol' 55, Tom Waits
On & On, Stephen Bishop
Over the Rainbow, Arlen & Harburg
Paradise, John Prine
Peaceful Easy Feeling, The Eagles
Pennies From Heaven, Standard
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Puff the Magic Dragon, Peter, Paul & Mary
Railroad Blues, Grateful Dead
Ripple, Grateful Dead
Rocky Raccoon, Beatles
Roll Me Easy, Little Feat
Round and Round, Chuck Berry
San Diego Serenade, Tom Waits
Say Hello, John Prine
Scary Monsters, Peter, Paul & Mary
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Shiver Me Timbers, Tom Waits
Shoulder to the Wheel, Peter Wilson
Sixteen Tons, Tennessee Ernie Ford
Sneeky Feelings, Elvis Costello
So Free, Peter Wilson
Song From Half-Moon Mountain, Dan Fogelberg
Sound in the Track, Peter Wilson
Spirit in the Sky, Norman Greenbaum
Splish Splash, Bobby Darin
Spooky, Classics Four
Steamroller Blues, James Taylor
Stormy Monday, T-Bone Walker
Summer Time, George Gershwin
Sunny Skies, Livingston Taylor
Surfin' Again, The Surfaries
Sweet Baby James, James Taylor
Tears in Heaven, Eric Clapton
The Boxer, Paul Simon
The City, Mark Almond
The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, The Band
The River, Garth Brooks
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
The Wedding Song, Peter, Paul & Mary
The Weight, The Band
These Days, Jackson Browne
Thirteen Women, Bill Haley & the Comets
This Land is Your Land, Woody Guthrie
Three Words, Peter Wilson
Time in a Bottle, Jim Croce
Tom Dooley, Trad
Tulip or Turnip, Duke Ellington
Twist & Shout, Beatles
Wallbash Cannonball, Trad
Whiter Shade of Pale, Procol Harum
Willin', Little Feat
With A Little Help From My Friends, Beatles
Yankee Lady, Jessie Winchester
Yesterday, Beatles
You Belong to Me, The Duprees
You Don't Know Me, Ray Charles
You Send Me , Sam Cook
You Win Again, Hank Williams
Your Cheatin' Heart, Hank Williams
You've Got A Friend , Carol King
Influences and inspiration
Peter performs rock, blues, jazz and folk standards from many eras.