ALL-DROGE NEWS COMPENDIUM
Chautauqua Music Festival
A benefit for youth music programs on Vashon!
With the amazing Jeff Fielder on guitar!
Spring 2017
Look for new music this summer. I am working on a project called 1000 TREES. It's not really a record. It's more like a series of releases. In addition to good old Pete Droge songs with words and stuff, there will be ambient works, cinematic instrumentals as well as live in-studio versions of oldies from my catalog. For 1000 TREES I'll be launching a Patreon campaign where you severe Droge Heads will get extra goodies each time I release a track. I am excited to share rarities like early demos, live bootlegs and studio outtakes.
Fall 2016
Elaine and I have been preparing for our sold-out show at VCA’s Katherine L White Hall on Nov 12. They may release a few tickets. To get on the waiting list, contact VCA HERE.
Can’t tell you how excited I am to announce that our dear friend Peter Stroud will be joining us for the show. He’s flying out from Atlanta with a couple of electric guitars in tow to add dimension to the sound.
Summer 2016
I recently scored Showtime’s Miles to Go Before I Sleep for director Sam Jones. The short documentary is a companion piece to Cameron Crowe’s new series, Roadies. It features Jackson Browne, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), who speak candidly about their time on the road and the importance of the crew who work tirelessly to put the show together, as well as capturing a day behind-the-scenes with the crew of Pearl Jam. Miles to Go Before I Sleep will premier Friday, June 24 at 8PM on Showtime.
Fall & Winter 2016
Chris Ballew and I recently collaborated on more ambient music together. Check it out HERE. Our latest track is aptly titled, “160110-1.” Be sure to check out all of his tracks—they’re super cool.
The Moody Little Sister record that I produced and mixed will be released on May 6. The ten-song record, Wild Places, will be available at independent record stores everywhere thru Think Indie.
Ballew Visits the Tree
Chris Ballew basks in the warm light of accomplishment. We spent the afternoon and early evening ambienting. The fruits of our labors can be enjoyed here: www.crhisballew.org
Summer 2015
I’ve slacked off on getting my Quarterly Reports done. I wanted to at least throw a quick post up here to let you know that I have not fallen off the face of the earth. Here is some of what’s happening.
Summer 2014
ON SCREEN: “Wonder” from the new Droge & Summers Blend EP will be featured in the pilot for a new TV show airing this fall. Details later.
ON STAGE: I will perform a few songs at The Triple Door in Seattle on 8/2/14. The gig is billed as Ian Moore & Friends. I’m one of the friends. I imagine the gig to have a feel of singing around a campfire, which Ian and I do from time to time. Info HERE.
NEW RECORD RELEASED TODAY!
For a limited time get 33% off of everything, including the new Droge & Summers Blend Volume Two EP, at THE PUZZLE TREE STORE.
Winter 2014
I am happy to announce the release of The Droge & Summers Blend Volume Two. The five-song EP will be available at independent record stores nationwide on March 25. Visit THINK INDIE to find a store near you.
Spring 2013
Stone Gossard’s new solo record, Moonlander, is rolling out now at PEARLJAM.COM. He’ll be streaming one song a week until the album’s release on June 25. I served as executive producer, and contributed backing vocals, guitars, percussion and one mix. Regular readers of the All Droge News Compendium know that this project has been brewing—on and off—for many years. I am thrilled this work is finally seeing the light of day.
Summer & Fall 2012
I’ve had a hard time carving out time to write my Quarterly Report. Here is a quick look at some of what’s been going on.
Spring 2012
ABC’s Castle used the Droge & Summers Blend song “Sad Clown” in the background during a bar scene. I tuned in, but got so sucked into the plot that I didn’t even notice my own song playing.
Winter 2012
I finished out 2011 creating music for a series of television commercials. Three original pieces span eleven broadcast spots and three webisodes. You may be familiar with the client—they’re called McDonald’s. Spots are airing nationally now.
Fall 2011
I recently spent a week in the south of France attending Mix with the Masters. The teacher for the week-long seminar on record production was TCHAD BLAKE. I returned to my studio re-energized and inspired beyond belief. I hope to find time to share thoughts about this life-changing experience.
Summer 2011
I’m going to knock this report out faster than usual. Punctuation and grammar perfection be damned. Who’s got time for such trifles? It’s summer. And if I'm not hunkered down in the studio, or setting up vacation replies on my email accounts, I should be outside enjoying the cold. (You Seattleites know what I”m talking about.)
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
I am thrilled to announce that A Lot Like You will world premier at the 37th Seattle International Film Festival.
Spring 2011
What do you get when you drop Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready into a recording studio with ungodly amounts of echo being filtered & fedback in real-time by an Eno-infatuated Pete Droge?
EXTRA EXTRA
Peter Stroud stopped by The Puzzle Tree on a night off from his tour with Sarah McClaughlan to compose some music with me. I will post photos from the session on my blog THE PUZZLE TREE JUNK DRAWER very soon. In the meantime you can check out some shots from the A Lot Like You album art photo shoot.