| Description | Price |
| Solo Performance | $1000 (USD) |
| Duo Performance | $1500 (USD) |
| Trio Performance | $2000 (USD) |
| Dance Band | $2500 (USD) |
Peter Wilson is a respected fixture of Northern California’s storied acoustic music scene. His repertoire is richly curated American songbook blending jazz standards, classic rock, blues, country, soul, folk, and originals – delivered with story, groove, and heart.
For your event, he can provide anything from a solo performance to a duo, trio, quartet, or full band. As a soloist, Peter uses tasteful looping to create a rich, dynamic sound—covering rhythm, lead, and harmony with effortless musicality.
He frequently performs as a duo with John Girton (Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Maria Muldaur) or Joe Craven (Garcia/Grisman Project, David Grisman Quintet), and they also appear together as a trio.
Peter maintains long-established relationships with top-tier players, making it easy to assemble the perfect ensemble for dance events or concert settings.
"Peter was absolutely fantastic! Not only was he extremely communicative, he learned a special song for our wedding and performed a special song for us before he left. He was on time, adapted to our venue and was a great addition to our wedding. Thank you for making our day special!!! Would highly recommend!!" - Kaity S. - Wedding
"Peter and his band, The Pyramids, were a FANTASTIC fit for our event… we hold a dance every year, but I’ve never seen the dance floor packed like that before. Great music and vibes. Thank you so much for thinking of everything, including aligning to our theme. We’d love to contact you again if we’re back in Nevada!" - Tabby V. - Corporate Event
"Peter played for a small Kentucky Derby party in my backyard and he really set the ambience for a great time! Fun music selection and even surprised us with printed copies of “my old Kentucky home” for people to sing along with. He really did his homework and made the day pretty special. Would definitely recommend." - Dave R. - Private Party
= free travel (up to 300 miles)
FAVORITES
Allison, Elvis Costello
Autumn Leaves, Standard
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Willie Nelson
Bye Bye Love, Everly Brothers
City of New Orleans, Steve Goodman
Daniel, Elton John
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Desperado, The Eagles
Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Fallin’, Beatles
Fly Me to the Moon, Standard
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Friend of the Devil, Grateful Dead
Georgia on My Mind, Hogie Carmichael
Help Me Make it Through the Night, Kris Kristofferson
Hey Goodlookin’, Hank Williams
Hotel California, The Eagles
Lodi, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Moondance, Van Morrison
My Girl , The Temptations
Oh Lady Be Good, George Gershwin
Ol’ 55, Tom Waits
On & On, Stephen Bishop
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Spooky, Classics Four
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
You Send Me, Sam Cook
WEDDING SONGS
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Fly Me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra
Give Yourself to Love, Kate Wolf
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Spooky, Classics Four
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
Three Words, Peter Wilson
Unchained Melody (I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You), Elvis Presley
You Belong to Me, The Duprees
You Send Me, Sam Cooke
You’ve Got A Friend, Carol King
JAZZ STANDARDS
Fly Me to the Moon, Standard
Autumn Leaves, Standard
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Fats Waller
Georgia on My Mind, Hogie Carmichael
My Blue Heaven, Fats Domino
Oh Lady Be Good, George Gershwin
Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg
Paper Moon, Harold Arlen
Pennies From Heaven, Johnson & Burke
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Summer Time, George Gershwin
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
Tulip or Turnip, Duke Ellington
You Belong to Me, Chilton Price
You Don’t Know Me, Eddie Arnold
COUNTRY
Act Naturally, Buck Owens
Always Late, Lefty Frizzell
Fallin’, Beatles
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Willy Nelson
Bobby McGee, Kris Kristofferson
City of New Orleans, Steve Goodman
Country Roads, John Denver
Crazy, Willie Nelson
Dark Hollow, Traditional
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Friend of the Devil, Grateful Dead
Glendale Train, New Riders of the Purple Sage
Good Hearted Woman, Waylon Jennings
He’ll Have to Go, Jim Reeves
Hey Goodlookin’, Hank Williams
John Henry, Trad
Lucille, Kenny Rogers
Mama Tried, Merle Haggard
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Nigthtrider’s Lament, Jerry Jeff Walker
Paradise, John Prine
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Ripple, Grateful Dead
Sixteen Tons, Tennessee Ernie Ford
The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, The Band
The Weight, The Band
Truck Driving Man, Terry Fell
Willin’, Little Feat
You Don’t Know Me, Eddie Arnold
You Win Again, Hank Williams
Your Cheatin’ Heart, Hank Williams
BEATLES
Act Naturally
Black Bird
Do You Want to Know a Secret
Don’t Let Me Down
Fallin’
Here Comes the Sun
I Will
Norwegian Wood
Rocky Raccoon
Twist & Shout
When I’m Sixty-four
With A Little Help From My Friends
Yesterday
YACHT ROCK
Daniel, Elton John
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Desperado, The Eagles
Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Hotel California, The Eagles
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
On & On, Stephen Bishop
Peaceful Easy Feeling, The Eagles
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Your Mama Don’t Dance, Loggins and Messina
CHRISTMAS
Jingle Bells
Frosty the Snowman
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
What Child is This
Deck The Halls
White Christmas
AND MANY MORE
Technical requirements vary depending on the venue. Typically booking includes a professional sound system. Requirements include access to electricity, a flat shady place to set up and play.
It's useful to know any details about parking and load-in.
Bookings typically include a professional sound system.
DJ services are not provided. I can offer background music between sets.
I brought a 1950s "Sock Hop" band to The Nugget Ballroom in Reno, NV for the American Mensa Convention. It was a hit. I also perform solo acoustic at the Ritz Carlton Lake House on Lake Tahoe for summer events on the lawn. Amazing location on the lake.
I perform regularly for high-end corporate events. My sound and repertoire are well suited to creating an elegant vibe.
I've been a solo performer and band leader since 1978.
My repertoire includes songs popularized by The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, The Eagles, Van Morrison, Nat King Cole, George Gershwin, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Tom Waits, and many more. I play them in my own style.
When you hire Peter Wilson, you're getting more than an accomplished musician—you're getting a seasoned professional who understands that the success of your event depends on every detail. From the first inquiry to the final note, Peter is committed to making the entire process easy, dependable, and enjoyable. His clients consistently praise his clear communication, punctuality, preparation, flexibility, and ability to deliver exactly the right musical experience for the occasion.
For a typical solo performance, I arrive an hour prior to show time to load in and set up with additional setup time for larger groups. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 2 or 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Clients consistently describe my performances as exceptionally musical, versatile, engaging, and perfectly suited to their events. Whether creating an elegant atmosphere for a winery dinner, providing relaxed cocktail-hour music, entertaining a corporate crowd, or filling a dance floor, I read the room and deliver just the right musical experience.
Clients praise my guitar playing, soulful vocals, creative interpretations of familiar classics, and broad repertoire that appeals to all ages. I’m also happy to learn special requests and personalize performances to make each occasion memorable.
Just as importantly, clients appreciate my professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and clear communication. From intimate celebrations to weddings, wineries, and corporate events, my goal is always to elevate the occasion, bring people together, and create lasting memories through great music and a personal touch.
What's the best outcome from having live music at your event?
Amy Cook, Maven Lane Financial
Leslie Bloudoff, Nostra Vita Family Winery
Lucila Noland, Lindstrom Wines
Steve MacFarland, Incline Village Golf Tournament
Beverly McManus, Covington Law Firm
Stephanie McCoubrey, Sun City Pumpkin Roll
Perry Nalle, Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp
Amy Myrdal, Les Dames d'Escoffier Sacramento
Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe
Saint Francis Hotel, San Francisco
The Hyatt Lake Tahoe
The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
The Olympic Club of San Francisco
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Charity Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
Folk
Bluegrass
Folk Rock
Rockabilly
Jazz
Blues
Swing
Christmas
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Motown
R&B
Tribute
Vintage
Rock
Classic Rock
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
