Pete will take the first steps of many as he embarks on a 500-mile hike down the Colorado Trail today, marking the beginning of his 3rd Annual Hike4Cancer Benefit raising donations for critically ill children and their families. 100% of the proceeds go to the children by working with 'There With Care.' Get involved and learn more at: www.hike4cancer.org.

As the tradition continues, Pete Kartsounes & Friends will get the party started at the Northwest String Summit, hosted by Yonder Mountain String Band, Thursday evening around 8 pm at the Beer Garden. Enjoy a brew, and great music while greeting your friends. Get more info. at www.stringsummit.com. See you there!

Anticipation is growing as the new record makes its way to becoming a final masterpiece. The new album will feature all new original songs, many just written this year. The music will be well-complimented by a cast of talented artists working on the project. Long days in the studio will certainly bear its fruit later this summer with its release. Stay tuned!

Listen to an archive of Pete's live performances and download them for free. Check it out and share the music at: www.archive.org.