Pete′s style and performance philosophy is based on creating a fun atmosphere, encouraging crowd interaction and playing popular hits that are well known and well loved. His gigs are very much an organic, acoustic affair featuring acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica, loop machine and stomp box for creating an upbeat party/dance vibe! Pete′s performance history includes six solid years working in an acoustic duo with fellow guitarist/vocalist Jeremy White around the Port Macquarie, Byron Bay and Tween Coast areas.
They were in high demand, performing regularly at many of the region′s prestigious venues including The Beach Hotel Byron Bay, Hotel Brunswick, Salt at Kingscliffe, Macquarie Hotel Port Macquarie, to name just a few. Pete is now focusing on solo work in the Hunter region, and is gaining popularity as a fun and engaging soloist, for both hotels/clubs and private/corporate functions.
Pete′s sound is very crisp, tight, dynamic and uncluttered. His repertoire is diverse, with something for everyone from the latest hits to the classics! Pete′s versatility and experience enables him to create just the right atmosphere for all occasions. If you love acoustic pop like Crowded House, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and Bernard Fanning – Pete′s your man for the job!
Pete Gelzinnis Audio Samples
Take It Easy – The Eagles
Heavy Heart – You Am I
Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
I’m A Believer – The Monkees
Aint’ No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Better Man – Robbie Williams
Message In A Bottle – The Police
Hey Soul Sister – Train
Crossroads – Robert Johnson
Alone With You – The Sunnyboys
Smile – Uncle Kracker
Stuck In The Middle – Steelers Wheels
Someday – Thirsty Merc
Copperhead Road – Steve Earl
Summertime – Thirsty Merc
The Joker – Steve Miller
If You Could Only See – Tonic
Life By The Drop – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Gimme One Reason – Tracy Chapman
Every Morning – Sugar Ray
Drops Of Jupiter – Train
Blackbird – The Beatles
(Hey) Soul Sister – Train
Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
If This Is Love – Train
Hard Days Night – The Beatles
Why Does It Rain On Me – Travis
Under The Milky Way – The Church
Follow Me – Uncle Kracker
Mustang Sally – The Commitments
Make Me Smile – Uncle Kracker
Love Her Madly – The Doors
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Hotel California – The Eagles
Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes
Shimmer – Fuel
Used To Get High – John Butler
Old Man – Neil Young
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Good Riddance – Green Day
Stand By Me – John Lennon
Wonderwall – Oasis
Throw Your Arms – Hunters And Collectors
Bigger Than My Body – John Mayer
Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Drive – Incubus
Daughters – John Mayer
Dumb Things – Paul Kelly
Bubble Toes – Jack Johnson
Good Love – John Mayer
To Her Door – Paul Kelly
Flake – Jack Johnson
Waiting For The World – John Mayer
Before To Long – Paul Kelly
Good People – Jack Johnson
No Such Thing – John Mayer
Better Man – Pearl Jam
Rodeo Clowns – Jack Johnson
Heartbreak Warfare – John Mayer
Beautiful – Pete Murray
Sitting Wishing Waiting – Jack Johnson
Who Says – John Mayer
Feeler – Pete Murray
Taylor – Jack Johnson
Slow Dancing – John Mayer
Starting Over – Pete Murray
Better Together – Jack Johnson
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
It’s About Time – Jamie Cullum
This Old Love – Lior
Baby I Got You On My Mind – Powderfinger
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Fallin’ Back In Love With You – Lonnie Mack
Sunsets – Powderfinger
Feeling Alright – Joe Cocker
If You Have To Know – Lonnie Mack
I Love Your Way – Powderfinger
Is She Really Going Out With Him – Joe Jackson
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynard
Passenger – Powderfinger
Zebra – John Butler
Billie Jean – M Jackson
My Happiness – Powderfinger
TNT – AC DC
Green River – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Amazing – Alex Lloyd
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sister Golden Hair – America
Better Be Home Soon – Crowded House
Steal My Kisses – Ben Harper
Take The Weather With You – Crowded House
Sexual Healing – Ben Harper
Mean To Me – Crowded House
Diamonds On The Inside – Ben Harper
Something So Strong – Crowded House
Wish You Well – Bernard Fanning
It’s Only Natural – Crowded House
Aint’ No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Crying Shame – Diesel
Most People I Know – Billy Thorpe
Tip Of My Tongue – Diesel
Hard To Handle – Black Crows
Listen To The Music – Doobie Brothers
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Still Having Fun – Eagle Eye Cherry
Khe Sahn – Cold Chisel
Stay Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
Bow River – Cold Chisel
Down and Out – Eric Clapton
My Baby – Cold Chisel
Rock n Roll – Eric Hutchins
Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Easy – Faith No More
Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Way – Fastball
Pete G is a great artist! This is the 2nd year we have used him and will happily keep booking him. He is very professional ( arrives more than 2 hours before to get set-up) and he is such a talented and easy musician. He appeals to all generations with an awesome voice, varied music selection and a pleasure to listen to. Pete created a great mood as he played music whilst people were having dinner and then getting people up and dancing afterwards – “cracker of an evening” . Thanks Peter for joining us once again and helping us celebrate.
– Ramsy Barker | Awards Night Port Waratah Coal Services | October 2018.
Party went fantastic…Pete was perfect for the event…great music and he blended into the night really well. We received a lot of positive feedback about him on the night and afterwards.
– Greg Asher | 40th Birthday Party
Pete was great! Nice and relaxed, and went with the flow. Very happy with the whole experience.
– Sandra Hutton | 40th Birthday Party
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that all went well yesterday. Pete was great and perfect for the occasion. Many people commented so. Please pass on our thanks to him.
– Matt Paterson | Wedding Reception