Pete Sutherland

This article is about the folk musician. Not to be confused with Peter Sutherland. For the character, see Pete Sutherland (Home and Away character).
Pete Sutherland
Sutherland leading Sacred Harp singing in 2017
Sutherland leading Sacred Harp singing in 2017
Background information
Birth namePeter Jeffrey Sutherland
Born(1951-05-13)May 13, 1951
Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2022(2022-11-30) (aged 71)
Montpelier, Vermont, U.S.
GenresFolk
Member of
Spouse(s)
Karen Billings
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(divorced)​

1 child

Peter Jeffrey Sutherland (May 13, 1951 – November 30, 2022) was an American folk musician. He was considered a leader of the Americana and traditional music scene in Vermont.[1][2][3][4][5] He performed with the Clayfoot Strutters and was the bandleader of Pete's Posse. In addition to performing, he was actively involved with teaching music throughout his career. He worked with organizations like Young Tradition Vermont.

  1. ^ "Highlights: Pete Sutherland brings his zeal for teaching to the Valley". Valley News. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Pete Sutherland Bio". Vermont Stage. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Episode 17: The Audio Diary of Pete Sutherland". Vermont Folklife. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Moe, Todd (April 2, 2014). "Listen: Vermont's Pete Sutherland makes rural music, with kids". Canton, New York: North Country Public Radio. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Fran Stoddard; Pete Sutherland (March 24, 2006). "Pete Sutherland". Profile (Television production). Season 5. Episode 23. KBDI-TV. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.