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About the Artist<\/h3>\n

Arizona\u2019s King of the Blues,\u00a0<\/span>Big Pete Pearson<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0was only 9 years\u00a0<\/span>old when he gave his first performance at a local\u00a0<\/span>bar<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0he<\/span>\u00a0has not left the stage since. His physical stature and strong voice have commanded attention for decades. He is a father figure to many bluesmen and women who have cut their teeth playing in his bands. Though he is a local legend<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Big Pete\u2019s greatness is known throughout the world, frequently performing in Europe with his band, The Gamblers. While in the\u00a0<\/span>United\u00a0<\/span>States<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0he performs with his other band, The Big Pete Blues Band, featuring long-time guitarist Scotty Spenner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Big Pete has created and written many albums. His most memorable include<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>One More Drink<\/span><\/i>,<\/span>\u00a0I<\/span>\u2019m Here Baby<\/span><\/i>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Finger\u00a0<\/span><\/i>in<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Your Eye<\/span><\/i>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>The\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Screamer<\/span><\/i>,<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Choose<\/span><\/i>, his first album recorded with celebrated Italian blues band<\/span>\u00a0The Gamblers.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Musical artist Scotty Spenner is a vocalist, guitar player, and teacher with a long-distinguished career. In addition to electric and acoustic guitar<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0he also plays mandolin, ukulele<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and harmonica<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>His<\/span>\u00a0extensive repertoire\u00a0<\/span>ranges from original<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0complex\u00a0<\/span>r<\/span>agtime<\/span>\u00a0tunes, pre-war blues, and Irish fiddle tunes to Django Reinhardt-style jazz. Spenner\u2019s professionalism, versatility, and ingenuity garnered the 2017\u00a0<\/span>Phoenix Mayor\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Arts\u00a0<\/span>Award\u00a0<\/span>in the music category\u00a0<\/span>and has allowed him to headline and share local and national stages with a diverse collection of iconic performers<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0including<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Big Pete Pearson<\/span>, Dino Spells, John Hammond, Honey Boy Edwards, Buddy Guy, Alvin \u201cYoungblood\u201d Hart, Koko Taylor, Bobby Blue Bland<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and many others. In addition to his solo acoustic performances, Spenner moves adroitly between engagements with True Flavor Blues Band, The Saints of\u00a0<\/span>Eirinn<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Big Pete Pearson<\/span>\u2019s Blues Band<\/span>, for which he\u2019s a longstanding member<\/span>. Spenner has recorded two solo\u00a0<\/span>albums,\u00a0<\/span>The First Thing Smoking<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Hardscrabble Blues<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Summer Streams<\/h3>\n

Make plans to join us for this free, intimate concert broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube to the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n

Summer Streams<\/em> is a new mini music series featuring some of our beloved local artists. Enjoy these intimate performances, and discover or revisit some fresh and familiar voices this summer.<\/p>\n

With your support, we hope this series will continue to bring you new virtual musical performances, Q&A\u2019s with the artists, and behind-the-scenes content right through your streaming devices.<\/p>\n

Support Summer Streams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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