Donna Peters

"...technically flawless yet with feeling and creativity"

I have played headline and support shows performing at venues such as the Borderline, O2 Islington, and many more. My live experience also includes performing at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and the Paradiso supporting with Albany Down. This was throughout 2013 – 2017, and included many headline shows across the UK and Europe. View my live history for more info. Other experiences I have had include performing in the 2017 film Borstal with Fuzzwalker. Our song ‘All In’ features on the soundtrack. I have also performed live on Noardewyn TV with Albany Down, and I have played on various live radio sessions including BBC Introducing and Radio Veronica. Over the last 30 years, the main part of my career has been performing live. During the past 10 years or so I have recorded 6 albums and many songs for artists including Fuzzwalker, Chloe Josephine Band, Albany Down, and Planet Graffiti, alongside many drum tracks for singer-songwriters. I am also an award winning songwriter along with the rest of Albany Down for our song ‘Feeding The Flame’.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is my life. It gives me enjoyment, escapism, and the ability to be creative and perform with like minded people.

What is your music dream?

To play a sold out headline tour, and be able to live comfortably through playing music.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

A cure for Type 1 diabetes, and have more help readily available for mental health.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Alive and Kicking by Simple Minds.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Del Amitri, Fleetwood Mac, Thunder, Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Sharon Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aretha Franklin, Pink Floyd, Sheila E, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Led Zeppelin, Queen.

What inspires you to make music?

Hearing music I love inspires me to write and play. Life experiences, being outdoors, and memorable times also.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

I like to think my music can mean something to everyone. Relatable to people in someway.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel totally at home playing in front if an audience. The most comfortable version of myself.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More people coming to see live music at a grassroots level would be great. Give new bands a chance and help to keep the live music venues open.

What do you think of Drooble?

Seems pretty cool to me!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not earning a comfortable guaranteed wage can be frustrating at times. Also knowing there are some awesome bands out there that barely get noticed.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, I go to as many gigs as possible. I take part in open mic nights when I can too.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Be approachable, friendly, have good knowledge about social media and make sure you use it. Learn about PRS and register every song you play at a gig. Understand about how you can tell people where to hear and see your music.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

The Teskey Brothers, Fuzzwalker, Brave Rival, Chloe Josephine Band.