My song “Halloween Night” has been nominated in the novelty song category for the New Mexico Music Awards. Listen to the song here on my site. Awards ceremony is Sunday, May 7.
Second Saturday CoffeeHouse
Saturday, September 10, I will be opening for award-winning singer/songwriter Dana Cooper (danacoopermusic.com) at The Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show starts at 6:30. Dana has won awards both for his songwriting and his recordings (28 albums), including In the Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance International, and Heritage Musician Award from The Pilgrim Center for the Arts in Kansas City.
Songwriters’ Open Mic Resumes
Starting May 12, 2022, the Above Average Songwriters’ Open Mic resumes at La Luna Eatery’s new location 7600 Jefferson NE in Albuquerque, NM. I will be hosting the weekly event from 7-9 with sign ups beginning at 6:45. Check out the Albuquerque Songwriters’ Cooperative Facebook page for any weekly updates.
Above-Average Open Mic
The Above-Average Songwriters’ Open Mic has returned starting May 1, 2021. Every Thursday from 7-9 at La Luna Eatery and Events, 319 5th St., Albuquerque, NM. Songwriters can perform their music, no covers, in front of an appreciative audience. I am hosting the open mic every Thursday. Check out The Albuquerque Songwriters’ Cooperative on Facebook for more information.
Best Song NMMA
I received “Best Song” at the New Mexico Music Awards for “Don’t Take Me for a Hero.” Check out Jamie Harrison’s rendition on my music page. June 2019
Welcome to the music of John David Peters
As an award-winning songwriter, David’s music has the melody and hooks that make a song new and familiar at the same time. Lyrics are solidly written and cover a wide range of topics and emotions—love, loss, social commentary, serious, humorous, happy, sad and more .