Pete Molinari is a folk blues singer/songwriter of Egyptian / Maltese parentage, raised in from Chatham, England, where he was discovered by Billy Childish. He's been playing solo for a few years, and has become a fixture in his hometown and various London acoustic clubs. During an 18 month stint in America, he honed his unique vocal style playing the bars and cafes of New York's Greenwich Village like the Bitter End, the Gaslight, Cafe Wah, Caf?© De LArtists places where Jack Kerouac and his beat poets read and also the likes of Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Ramblin Jack Elliot and Dylan all played. On his travels, Pete got to play with some of the best players that were part of Dylan/ Phil Ochs scene like Justin Devereaux and Eric Fransen who was later invited by Dylan to join his Rolling Thunder Revue. Pete says: 'They thought it was real strange that a kid of my age from England could play this kind of music in a more authentic way than any of the Americans they normally see in the Village.' In NYC Pete also won fans like Vincent Gallo and legendary photographer Louis Stettner. 'Walking Off The Map' is his first release, recorded live on half track in Billy Childish's kitchen. 'A singular talent....his distinctive voice and guitar establish him as a Medway Hank Williams. Worth investigating.' - Uncut. 'Molinari's voice and haunting melodies left me feeling that the musical void in the British music scene will most definitely be filled. He can follow in the footsteps of Dylan and Guthrie' - NME. [PETE MOLINARI PLAYS ROOM 1]

Photo: Ally MaCerlain