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Craig Peterson classic country and classic rock music Sunday, July 21 7:00 p.m. Northern Pacific (NP) Park 625 6th St. NE Staples, MN Turn north on 6th Street at the junction of Hwys 10 and 210 and go six blocks. In case of rain, concerts will be moved to Faith Lutheran Church. |
Expect to hear classic country and classic rock music from Peterson, who sings and plays guitar.
A self-taught musician who plays by ear, Peterson has been performing with bands and as a solo artist since 1973.
His musical journey began with the band ‘Hill Toppers,’ along with his parents, Richard and Phyllis Peterson. Fronted by fiddle player Herman Johnson, the group played mainly polkas and waltzes.
He went on to play in the band, ‘The Country Jubilees,’ along with his parents and guitarist Gary McGillvary; and in 1978, formed ‘The Jubilee Three’ with his brothers Mark and Ron Peterson, playing country music throughout Minnesota.They were joined occasionally by their sister Sandy Lorber and Vickie Hanley.
Following a one-year break, the brothers came back together with a new name, ‘Foothills Gold.’ A few years later they changed their name again to ‘Neon Nites,’ continuing in the tradition of country and classic rock and roll. Over the next eight years, the band stayed busy playing at a variety of venues throughout Minnesota, from Leader to the Twin Cities. They developed a following and were always booked back at the venues they played, Peterson recalled.
In 2000, Peterson suffered a stroke while lifting weights and as he was the lead singer of ‘Neon Nites,’ the band could not continue.
Following his stroke, Peterson said he used singing as part of his therapy. “I could sing, but couldn’t speak fluently,” he shared. “Through God’s grace and the love of family and friends, I was able to recover though it took some six to nine months.”
Since his recovery, Peterson has been enjoying performing as a solo artist, playing his favorite songs from the classic country and classic rock genres. He keeps busy playing at a variety of venues and is looking forward to sharing his music in Staples.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket to Northern Pacific (NP) Park located at
625 6th St. NE. Come out to the concerts, meet your neighbors, and enjoy music in the air on a Minnesota summer evening.
In case of rain, concerts will be moved to Faith Lutheran Church,
430 12th St. NE.
625 6th St. NE. Come out to the concerts, meet your neighbors, and enjoy music in the air on a Minnesota summer evening.
In case of rain, concerts will be moved to Faith Lutheran Church,
430 12th St. NE.
Funded by Staples Host Lions
The Concert Series is made possible by a generous gift from the Staples Host Lions Club and is organized by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council, with the assistance of the Staples Motley Public Schools and the City of Staples.
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