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Guitarist Peter Dankelson founded the original Chicago-based Pete's Diary band. The trio released their "All Screwed Up" EP in 2022 followed by their "Keep On Rockin" album in 2024. The original tracks reflect Dankelson's AC/DC, GNR, Van Halen, and Gary Moore influences. The band split up at the end of 2024.
Dankelson's guitar playing currently inspires nearly a million social media followers on multiple platforms. He is working to form a new band or to join an existing group and tour. Peter is available to travel worldwide and eager to connect in person with his social media fans.
The Pete's Diary name evolved from Peter's medical diary and motivational speaking. Often referred to as "Angus Jr," Dankelson taught himself to play guitar despite hearing loss, disabilities on his fretting hand, and almost 40 reconstructive surgeries to overcome Goldenhar Syndrome. His autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life, is an Amazon bestseller.
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I'm co-hosting (and playing) at a benefit concert for my friend, Jay Scott, on September 5th at Reggie's in Chicago. Jay is the voice behind The Hook Rocks Podcast and is a huge supporter of new rock bands. He had a stroke in February and is still in rehab recovering. I've been on Jay's podcast several times, and now it's my turn to support him.
Tickets to the concert can be purchased here www.ticketweb.com/event/benefitting-jay-scott-feat…
GoFundMe donations can be made here gofund.me/be73c2ba
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My pre-op playlist is now available on Spotify & Apple Music. 🎧
Spotify
open.spotify.com/playlist/16ba1HBTVwmTNCpxk4i1zm?s…
Apple Music
music.apple.com/us/playlist/pre-op-jams/pl.u-Ymb09…
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Updated the gear page on my website. Check out the videos and links all here www.petesdiary.com/gear
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If you're looking to participate in #GivingTuesday or make a year-end donation to a worthy charity. Please consider three of my favorites.
1️⃣ Children's Craniofacial Association
ccakids.networkforgood.com/projects/238376-givingt…
2️⃣ Guitar 4 Vets
guitars4vets.org/donation/
3️⃣ Ear Community
earcommunity.org/donate/
#PeterDanelson🎸
#charity #goldenharsyndrome #microtiaatresia #craniofacial #nonprofit #PetesDiary
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Our last show of 2024 is next Saturday, November 16th at The Vixen in McHenry, IL. We're opening for JUMP - Van Halen Tribute. These guys are really good. If you love David Lee Roth era Van Halen, you'll love JUMP. This is an all ages show and likely to sell out.
Get your tickets now at www.vixenmchenry.com/event/jump-americas-van-halen…
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We're excited to be back at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, IN on Friday, November 8th for a FREE show!
RSVP here www.universe.com/events/petes-diary-live-in-concer… to save your seat.
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We're coming to NE Wisconsin on Friday, November 1st to play at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake. This is a FREE show! Turtle Lake is about 90 minutes NE of Minneapolis.
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We're excited for our first show at Tin Roof Chicago in Wrigleyville this Saturday!!!
More details about Tin Roof here tinroofchicago.com/
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The band is playing an exclusive Jimi Hendrix Tribute at Monster Mosh II at Cobra Lounge in Chicago on October 12th. This is going to be a great Halloween bash with costume contests, 8+ bands on 2 stages, prizes, drink specials, and much more!
Tickets available here dice.fm/event/nvy3rl-the-monster-mosh-ft-wolf-rd-d…
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We have a new weekly series called "Pete's Playlist" that's launching tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. cst. Check out the introduction video here. Black Sabbath and Tony Iommi are featured in Episode 1!
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