Based out of Bend, Oregon, Pete Kartsounes is an award-winning singer-songwriter, accomplished guitarist, teacher, videographer, and recording artist who has been bringing his eclectic style and smokey soulful voice to stages all around the world for over three decades.
Kartsounes continues to release an abundance of new material and recently released two new albums, Out Here On My Own vol.2 and The Great Revealer, as well as two new singles The Way It Goes Sometimes and Praise The Day.
All of this is available to stream at Petes website: www.petekmusic.com
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Thanks for all of your continued love and support along the way!
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Say It To Me Now
By: Glen Hansard
There no getting through this song without letting it all out. And I mean...all of it! This is one of Glen Hansards gems (among many), yet as this one is short, it packs a huge "emotional gut punch" into the hearts of all who have had the honor of hearing and/or witnessing Glen perform live at most all of his shows.
Enjoy...share...and please leave a comment.
Thanks for all your cherished soul-filled songs Glen. I'm doing my best to keep them all alive and well. I am planning on taking my first trip to Dublin this spring after my Camino, and hope to connect with some friends and fans of Glens. Please reach out. Id love to play and sing while there.
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Time Will Be The Healer
By: Glen Hansard
I can't stop learning and singing Glen Hansard songs at home since his horrible passing on July 29th. This song brings me back to a time when Covid era was just starting and I heard some news that was hard to swallow about my "then" partner. So I just roamed around my living room and listened to this song on repeat and drank wine in complete disarray.
I've always loved frazes where time is known as the healer. In fact now that I think about it, this song (and Glens style) most definitely influenced my song and album I wrote in Greece called The Great Revealer. Time is always a teacher, a revealer, and a healer.
Wait till the end! It goes big!
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Her Mercy
By: Glen Hansard
This song is filled with passion through crescendo. A true gem in the deep sea of song. Another "wake up and learn a new Glen song" kind of morning. Hope you enjoy this take of a great song.
Please like, leave a comment, and share so it might get a little traction here on the socials. These songs of Glens need to be heard and I'll do my best to bring them to you.
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A new song, production, and video for you today! Hope you enjoy this one about the silver linings that can emerge from a difficult situation.
Please comment below and let me know what you think. Id appreciate that. Also share this with someone you think might connect.
Thanks for all the love and support!
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The Song Of Good Hope
A tribute to Glen Hansard
August 4th, 2026
I woke up at 5:15 to watch Glen Hansards funeral on a live stream via Oregon, USA. I haven't cried that hard in quite a long time. It was hands down the most sad, yet beautiful thing I have ever witnessed. I immediately grabbed my guitar and learned this song of Glens. Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová sang this together at the service and it was just so touching and heartfelt.
I will always celebrate the life and songs of Glen Hansard and will always play a song or two of his at my shows from now on.
Rest in Peace Glen Hansard
You are celebrated and mourned by many around the globe. Your songs touched the hearts of so many souls and will continue to do so throughout eternity.
Please follow my channel for more Glen tributes and my own writings if you'd like.
Music Is Medicine 💔❤️🫶
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TRIED AND FAILED
by: Glen Hansard
The days have been very sad for myself and so many others since waking up on Wednesday, July 29th, and learning Glen Hansard was in a motorcycle accident on his way home from a "jam" at a pub in Ireland and passed away.
That evening someone recorded a cell phone video of Glen singing his heart out and sharing this new song of his with those at the Wrens Nest Pub in west Dublin, Ireland. Glen left for home just moments later on his motorcycle and that was the end of one beautiful story he shared with all of us for many years.
Like most all of his songs, this one strums the heartstrings. That was also the last known video of Glens long lived musical life and the only time that song had been heard by most.
I learned it today and wanted to share it with you. It was hard to get through it honestly. A beautiful and new song by one of the greatest to ever be. Tried and Failed.
Glen....You are missed, yet celebrated by so many. Thank you for all you have given the world! You were a life changer and helped me so much on my path through so many years. I will celebrate you, your songs, and swim in your raw and vulnerable passion every time I take the stage while I am here....always.
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This amazing take of GOING TO CALIFORNIA was taken 2 years ago. Although I am haunted by my trip to Iceland (those who know me know) I will always cherish this take of this great song in a sound sculpture. The first line says it all....
Enjoy, follow and share if you'd like.
WAIT TILL THE END!
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The Camino De Santiago (French route)
Enjoy this half hour journey across the 500 mile Camino De Santiago through the photos taken and songs written by artist/musician Pete Kartsounes.
Pete started the "French route" in Saint Jean Pied de Port, France on April 8th and ended the 500 mile walk in Santiago, Spain on May 12th, 2026.
All photos taken by Pete Kartsounes
All songs written and performed by Pete Kartsounes
Song List throughout the slideshow
1. The Way Of Santiago
2. Along The Way
3. A Peregrino Dream
4. La Procesión
5. The Peregrino Waltz
6. El Camino
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A new song written last week in the Kalalau Valley on Kauai north shore. She usually gives me songs...this one she inspired. To all who believe in silver linings out of hard times. This one's for you!
Big Love and Aloha.
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THE OTHER ONE:
Watch and hear Pete Kartsounes take on the "Jerry" role on Monday to celebrate the legendary life of Bob Weir. Pete was asked to perform with the local Dead cover band CALL DOWN THUNDER. This take is crackling with energy and Bend showed up to bring love into the room!
#bobweir #gratefuldead
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