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About Pistol

A Midlands-based singer-guitarist, playing crowd-pleasing classics along with a mix of traditional blues, folk, country

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Singing guitarist

Stafford

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Pete Wearn is a singer-guitarist who has been performing full time since 2015, playing familiar favourites at weddings, birthdays, corporate events and at one somewhat unorthodox funeral, as well as performing original material and traditional blues at festivals & clubs across Europe. Since its release in May 2023 his latest album Blues, Ballads & Barnstormers has received airplay on BBC Radio 2, reached the top 40 of the IBBA Album chart and the RMR Contemporary Blues chart and been described in one review as “an album to listen to in the evening by the campfire, with your head in the stars and a drink in your hand...”. He can also be heard as the sound of washed-up alcoholic country artist Colt Swanson in the multi-million selling videogame Dead Island 2.

Pistol

5 out of 5

5 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

5.0

Pistol's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Pete was amazing, he learnt a few of my mums favourite songs for her party which really made her night.

Reply from Pistol

3 months ago

I'm so glad to hear that. I really enjoyed getting to grips with your Mum's choices :)

5 out of 5

Excellent all round

Reply from Pistol

3 months ago

Thanks so much for having me along - I hope you had a good day!

5 out of 5

Pete was fabulous the highlight of the event would recommend no question....

Reply from Pistol

1 year ago

Thanks so much for having me - it was great to come and play for you. I hope you had an absolutely wonderful birthday!

5 out of 5

Pete was unbelievable!!! What an amazing artist, so talented. The voice, appearance, communication with the audience, was wonderful. He made the whole party! The vibes were amazing. I highly recommend Pete!!! We will definitely invite him for other occasions.

Reply from Pistol

1 year ago

Thanks so much for the lovely review! I had a fantastic afternoon & I'm really glad that you and the birthday boy enjoyed it :)

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...a master slide guitar virtuoso

With his...skill at blues, bluegrass and even spirituals, Wearn is a talent to watch

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Pistol's Song list

Classic Covers:

A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

Hard To Handle – Otis Redding

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

I Got A Woman – Ray Charles

Let Her Go - Passenger

Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel

The Joker - The Steve Miller Band

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

Walking On The Moon – The Police/Cas Haley

Wild Thing – The Troggs

Wonderwall -Oasis

Rock & Roll:

Cadillac Man – The Jesters

Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

Hound Dog – Big Mama Thornton / Elvis Presley

Johnny B. Goode/ Roll Over Beethoven/Tutti Frutti (Medley) – Chuck Berry

Louie Louie – The Kingsmen

Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly

Promised Land – Chuck Berry

That’s Alright Mama – Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup/ Elivis Presley

You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry

Country & Americana:

In Hell I'll Be In Good Company - The Dead South

Drunken Poet’s Dream – Hayes Carll

Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

Hotel California – The Eagles

Knockin On Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan

Man Of Constant Sorrow - The Soggy Bottom Boys (From "O, Brother Where Art Thou?")

Midnight Special – Leadbelly/ Wille Watson

Nose On The Grindstone – Tyler Childers

Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell

Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash

Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms – Flatt & Scruggs

Sleeping On The Blacktop – Colter Wall

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take it Easy – The Eagles

Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show/ Darius Rucker

Will The Circle Be Unbroken – The Carter Family

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - Bob Dylan

Covers done in a bluesy style:

Hit The road Jack – Ray Charles

Honky Tonk Women – The Rolling Stones

Red House – Jimi Hendrix

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Snake farm – Ray Wylie Hubbard

Tainted Love – Gloria Jones/Soft Cell

Traditional Blues:

1922 Blues – Charlie Parr

Aberdeen Mississippi Blues – Bukka White

Black Rat Swing – Memphis Minnie

Boogie Chillin’ – John Lee Hooker

Crawdad Hole – Jessie Mae Hemphill

Give Me Back My Wig – Hound Dog Taylor

Goin’ Where The Southern Cross The Dog – traditional

Going Down South – R. L. Burnside

Going Down The Road Feeling Bad – Big Bill Broonzy/Woody Guthrie

Gonna Look Just Like A Monkey When You Get Old

Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters

Hellhound on My Trail – Robert Johnson

Hoochie Cootchie Man – Muddy Waters

House Of The Rising Son – The Animals

I Feel So Good – Magic Sam

I Wish I was In Heaven (Sitting Down) – R.L. Burnside

I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead – Louis Armstrong/ Daddy Stovepipe

Jesus On The Mainline – Mississippi Fred McDowell

Key To The Highway – Big Bill Broonzy

Laughin Just To Keep From Cryin' - Joe Calicott

Liza Jane – Scott Dunbar

Nobody Knows You (When You’re Down and Out) – Bessie Smith

Nobody’s Dirty Business – Mississippi John Hurt

One Scotch One Bourbon One Beer – Amos Milburn/Snooks Eaglin

Parchman Farm - Mose Allison/John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton

Prodigal Son – Rev Robert Wilkins/ Rolling Stones

Rag Mama Rag – Blind Boy Fuller

Richland Woman Blues – Mississippi John Hurt

Riverside Blues – Robert Johnson (sort of)

Rock Island Line – Leadbelly

Roll & Tumble – Hambone Wille Newburn

Shake Em On Down – R.L. Burnside

Shake Your MoneyMaker – Elmore James/Fleetwood Mac

Skinny Woman – R.L. Burnside

St James Infirmary – Cab Calloway

The Thrill Is Gone – B.B. King

The Train I Ride – Mississippi Fred McDowell/Junior Parker/Elvis

What’d I Say – Ray Charles/ Hound Dog Taylor

When The Saints Go Marching In – Mississippi Fred McDowell

Where Did You Sleep Last Night – Leadbelly/ Nirvana

Wild About You Baby – Hound Dog Taylor

Traditional Folk/Kid’s Songs/Sea Shanties

Blues Run The Game – Jackson C. Frank/ Bert Jansch

Cape Cod Girls

Fare Thee Well/Dink’s Song

Haul Away Joe

Roll The Old Chariot

She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain

What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?

Solo Harmonica:

Sitting On Top Of The World – The Mississippi Sheiks/Howlin Wolf

Police & High Sheriff – Ollis Martin

Devil In Me – Original

Christmas:

Auld Land Syne - Traditional

Blues Christmas – Elvis Presley

Deck The Halls - Traditional

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Traditional

Jingle Bells – Traditional

Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry

Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry

Silent Night - Traditional

Halloween:

The Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett

I Put A Spell On You - Screamin' Jay Hawkins/ Nina Simone

Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr

Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon

Zombie - The Cranberries

Guitar Instrumentals:

Mississippi Blues – Willie Brown/Stefan Grossman

The Dirtman Cometh – Duck Baker

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Just let me know as soon as you can - I'm usually very happy to accommodate any changes required.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I'm more than happy to put on a playlist. I have several I can use, or you can send me yours on Spotify, or plug in your own mp3 player.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive around an hour and a half ahead of the start time to set up at a relaxed pace and allow time to move equipment and soundcheck thoroughly. If there are issues of access with rooms being used for other things prior to the event I can do a quick set-up in around half an hour.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You would be more than welcome to request any songs from the setlist on Encore. I usually plan my set a few days in advance so just let me know if this is something you'd like to do.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I do. I usually bring a small 400W PA system, but if you want me out in a garden away from the power sockets I can bring a battery-powered amp instead. I don't usually bring stage lighting, but if you would like me to, just let me know and I can provide it at no extra charge.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely! Drop me a line 4 weeks ahead of the gig with two or three requests and I will make sure I play them on the day.

Musicianship

Genres:

Blues, Folk, Country, Acoustic, Rock 'n' Roll, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Originals, Americana

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Slide Guitar, Singer, Harmonica, Guitar

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Songwriter, Sound technician, Lyricist, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist, Community music worker

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