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PETE MITCHELLS AUTOBIOGRAPHY Pete Mitchell alias Stratmaster........... Singer songwriter, Bluzy Country Rocking Americana guitarist, tutor and author. Pete Mitchell alias Stratmaster continues his musical career of over 30 years as an accomplished touring musician. Checkout his solo album, 'Cutting the Mustard' This compilation of ten original songs highlights Mitchell’s love of the blues guitar tradition in a unique blend that he calls 'Crossover Electric Blues/Country-Rock' The songs on 'Cutting the Mustard' are driven bythe soulful rhythm of Mitchell’s guitar work....a passion he has felt since he first picked up the instrument at the age of 11 and started performing at just 15. The development of Mitchell’s eclectic background along with his prolific touring career, began in the1970s in London when he was jamming with Muddy Waters and playing with his own band Special Brew. In the 80s and 90s he performed and traveled with ‘DRIVE’ his Rocking Boogie Blues PowerTrio, further developing his own love for and musical interpretation of the blues genre. These experiences have led to a style that cdbaby.com characterizes in the following manner: “Imagine Freddie King with the drive of Billy Gibbons, and the feel of Stevie Ray Vaughan.” While the guitar work unites the songs, Mitchell’s experiences come across in the detailsl of his lyrics, as well as in his newly published book, 'Outside Looking In,' an autobiography that chronicles a life of 30 years gigging on the road. The introduction reads like a sobering blues song: Life has its price,and one way or another we will allhave to pay for it. I take the view, that a real musician is rarer still. He doesn’t play to survive-he survives to play. Fans love Mitchell for his candor, and his revealing memoir is no exception; the book has received a five-star rating on Amazon.co.uk. Currently being played on over 65 radio stations worldwide, the tracks of 'Cutting theMustard' unfold like a roadmap on a long journey. The stylistically confident guitar work, combined with meaningful lyrics and melodies, work together to create a mature album that represents a lifetime of dedication to and respect for the history of blues, country and rock and roll. The songs 'Play My Guitar' and 'Free Man' are pensive and personalwhile 'Outside Looking In' with the same title as Mitchell’s book, describes a more metaphorical state of mind that Mitchell describes like this: 'Every now and then I get the urge to write, followed by a burning desire to play. For me it has always been the blues, in one form or another and ‘Cutting The Mustard’ is a good example of this. Enjoy, and whatever you do, Keep On Rocking!
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The Minstrel Pete Mitchell (The Minstrel) in 1978 while on his 2500 mile tour of the south of England playing over 50 venues on that tour. At this time he played live sessions for BBC Radio Medway with original songs accompanied by his 12 string Ovation guitar. Wine bar entertainer of the year 1981
Four Wheel Drive In 1986 while touring with his four piece band 'Four Wheel Drive' playing Rocking Boogie Blues around the bar and club circuits of the 'Four Wheel Drive' from left to right: Chris New (Guitar), Pete Mitchell (Guitar Vox), Guy Combes (Drums) and John Bulpitt (Bass)
Pete with Drive
Drive Rocking Boogie Blues Trio Pictured from left to right: Stuart James (Drums), John Bulpitt (Bass) and Pete Mitchell (Guitar Vox) In 1997 while working on the road and touring the UK. 'Four Wheel Drive' being a four piece changed to a three piece band named 'Drive'. They played and toured the bars and clubs right across the UK for over 13 years. Pictured from left to right: Stuart James (Drums), John Bulpitt (Bass) and Pete Mitchell (Guitar Vox)
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