Photo Gallery

Ain’t Necessarily Dead Festival
Auburn, CA
7/16/16

Jul 18, 1980 — Stampe SV4C. Air to air shot of Pete Sears flying his beautiful antique Stampe SV4C open cockpit Bi-Plane over Sonoma County, California. N111SV.
Stearman Bi-Plane. Pete Sears rolls over Marin County, California. (photo by Roger Russmeyer).

1970. “Gasoline Alley” First of four early solo Rod Stewart albums Pete Sears would play on. Mostly on Piano, but a little bass as well.
Yeah, this was the first of four Rod Stewart albums I played on way back in 1970. I played piano […]

2015. June 6th. Dr. John with musical director Sarah Morrow (Trombone), Pete Sears (Bass), Vernon Black (Guitar), David Rokeach (Drums), and Annie Sampson (Back-up vocals). Private high ticket price Benefit for Wavy Gravy’s Camp Winnarainbow.
Just had a fantastic gig playing bass with Dr. John, Sarah Morrow, David Rokeach, Vernon Black, and my old Stoneground […]

Moonalice 2015 Tour Dates
Announcing the Moonalice tour to Utah, Idaho & Wyoming. Apr 2 — The State Room — Salt Lake City, UT Apr 3 — […]

11/16/14 The Barn with David Nelson Band
Pete Sears playing the Dragon on November 16, 2014 at The Barn, Nelson Family Vineyards, Ukiah, CA. Pete played with the David […]

2013. (1966) “You’ve Got To Earn It”. Fleur De Lys.
2013. (1966) “You’ve Got To Earn It”. Fleur De Lys. Acid Jazz Records just released this CD of a band I played […]

May 2013. “Red River”. Los Cenzontles. Pete Sears, keyboards.
May 2013. “Red River”. Los Cenzontles. Pete Sears, keyboards. From the brand new full-length vinyl album PURO JAM…with David Hidalgo, […]

2012. Freddie Roulette. “Jammin With Friends”. Pete Sears played some keyboards on this wonderful album by one of the lap steel masters.
2012. Freddie Roulette. “Jammin With Friends”. […]

2012. April. DVD release of Jorma Kaukonen’s 70th birthday. Pete Sears played piano on the second day. December 4th.
2012. April. DVD release of Jorma Kaukonen’s 70th birthday. Pete Sears played piano on the second day. December 4th. 2010. December 3th-4th. […]

January 2012. David Nelson Band.” Spirit of Aloha Botanical Gardens”, Maui, Hawaii. Pete Sears played bass.
January 2012. David Nelson Band.” Spirit of Aloha Botanical Gardens”, Maui, Hawaii. Pete Sears played bass. Here’s a new album release […]

2009. “CIRCLES” A book is written about “Fleur de Lys”, the band Pete Sears played with in 1966. Written by Paul “Smiler” Anderson & Damien Jones.
2009. “CIRCLES” A book is written about “Fleur de Lys” the band I played with in 1966. By Paul “Smiler” Anderson & […]

2008. “The Life & Rebirth of Hospitalito Atitlan”. Narration by Isabel Allende.
2008. “The Life & Rebirth of Hospitalito Atitlan”. Narration by Isabel Allende. I wrote & recorded part of the original score, and […]

2007. Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman. Photo of Pete Sears and Floyd taken backstage at the “Mint” in Los Angeles before a show they played together. Floyd went into hospital the next day.
2007. Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman. Photo of Pete Sears and Floyd taken backstage at the “Mint” in Los Angeles before […]

2007. “Learning Piano with Pete Sears”. I forgot to put this in the mix. It’s the learning piano 3 hr DVD that I showed earlier…but I’ve added a book to go along with the DVD.
2007. “Learning Piano with Pete Sears”. I forgot to put this in the mix. It’s the learning piano 3 hr […]

2007. DVD. “Free From Pain” benefit for Tiffany Travalent held at 12 Galaxies in San Francisco. Pete Sears played accordion and piano with Eric McFadden and Zigaboo Modeliste.
2007. DVD. “Free From Pain” benefit for Tiffany Travalent held at 12 Galaxies in San Francisco. Pete Sears played accordion and […]

2006. Feb. “Sacred Run” Benefit. Recorded live at Studio Z, San Francisco. Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman, Pete Sears, Dennis Banks, Wavy Gravy.
2006. Feb. “Sacred Run” Benefit. I played Accordion on this live album. Sacred Run History | Tracks | Purchase Recorded live in February 2006, […]

2005. Eric McFadden & Wally Ingram. “Alektorophobia”.
2005. Eric McFadden & Wally Ingram. “Alektorophobia”. I played Hammond B3 organ, Accordion, and Piano on this album. Eric’s a wonderful guitarist, singer […]

2005. DVD of the Chetfest Show at the GAMH…unfortunately no longer available.
2005. DVD of the Chetfest Show at the GAMH…unfortunately no longer available. Chet had a lot left to give the world; […]

Pete Sears and Chet Helms. Article from Haight Street Music News — 2005
Pete Sears and Chet Helms. Article from Haight Street Music News — 2005 PETE SEARS – MUSICIAN & HUMANITARIAN I always liked and admired Pete […]

2005. Great American Music Hall Marquee sign. 2005 fundraiser and tribute for Chet Helms…hosted by Pete Sears, Roger and Ann McNamee, and Dawn Holliday.
2005. Great American Music Hall Marquee sign. 2005 fundraiser and tribute for Chet Helms…hosted by Pete Sears, Roger and Ann […]

2005. July 29th. Tribute to Chet Helms. Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California.
2005. July 29th. Tribute to Chet Helms. Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California. I spoke with Chet while he was […]

2005. “Learning Piano” with Pete Sears. DVD.
2005. “Learning Piano” with Pete Sears. DVD. I release a three hour piano instruction DVD for the “Icons of Rock” series. […]

Pete Sears on Piano at The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
Pete Sears on Piano at The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA. May 5, 2005 with SKB

2004. Spencer Dryden Benefit at Slims: San Francisco: 5/22/04 Benefit organizer Pete Sears goes over the evenings schedule with master of ceremonies Wavy Gravy.
2004. Spencer Dryden Benefit at Slims: San Francisco: 5/22/04 Benefit organizer Pete Sears goes over the evenings schedule with master of […]

2004. May 22nd. Spencer Dryden Benefit organized by Pete Sears at Slims, San Francisco, CA.
2004. May 22nd. Spencer Dryden Benefit organized by Pete Sears at Slims, San Francisco, CA. Flying Other Brothers onstage with Warren Haynes […]

2004. Hot Tuna “Live at Sweetwater Two”.
2004. Hot Tuna “Live at Sweetwater Two”. More music from our 1992 live performance at the famous “Sweetwater Club” in Mill Valley, […]

2003. Jefferson Starship “Platinum Gold Collection”.
2003. Jefferson Starship “Platinum Gold Collection”. As usual, David Freiberg and I would share bass & keyboard duties on all songs. I wrote […]

2003. Steve Kimock & Pete Sears. “High Sierra Festival”. July 4th.
2003. Steve Kimock & Pete Sears. “High Sierra Festival”. July 4th. Steve & I did a duo show together in a large […]

2003. Flying Other Brothers N0.2 with new members, Barry Sless and Jim Sanchez.
2003. Flying Other Brothers N0.2 with new members, Barry Sless and Jim Sanchez. — with Tony Bove, Roger McNamee, Pete […]

2002. I first met my good friends in “The Flying Other Brothers” after Roger McNamee had held a private “Not New Years” party at the Fillmore West with Hot Tuna & Bob Weir.
2002. I first met my good friends in “The Flying Other Brothers” after Roger McNamee had held a private “Not […]

2002. STEVE KIMOCK and PETE SEARS. November 24, 2002 Boulevard Cafe — Chicago, IL
2002. STEVE KIMOCK and PETE SEARS. November 24, 2002 Boulevard Cafe — Chicago, IL Review in: “THE DAILY CONTRARIAN” Where Music is the Best! I just found a foobar plugin […]

2002. Pete Sears “The Long Haul” is released in Germany and other European countries by “Altrichter-Music” at Oher Weg 9, 29355 Beedenbostel.
2002. Pete Sears “The Long Haul” is released in Germany and other European countries by “Altrichter-Music” at Oher Weg 9, […]

2001. Morty Wiggins puts out my album “The Long Haul” on Tower Records label…33rd St Records.
2001. Morty Wiggins puts out my album “The Long Haul” on Tower Records label…33rd St Records.

2001. “Jorma Kaukonen Trio Live” recorded 1999.
2001. “Jorma Kaukonen Trio Live” recorded 1999. Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete Sears. I loved playing with these guys. — with Jorma Kaukonen and […]

2001, May 25th. John Lee Hooker with Rich Kirch, Pete Sears, Ron Perry, Bryant Mills.
2001, May 25th. John Lee Hooker with Rich Kirch, Pete Sears, Ron Perry, Bryant Mills. Gold Country Casino, Oroville, California. I was […]

2001. Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol” logo.
2001. Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol” logo. I designed it and came up with the name “Dawn Patrol” because […]

2001. “Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol” back up our close friend “Francis Clay” who was drummer with “The Muddy Waters Band” and many other blues greats.
2001. “Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol” back up our close friend “Francis Clay” who was drummer with “The Muddy […]

2001. “Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol“
2001. “Pete Sears & the Dawn Patrol” I formed a band to promote my “Long Haul” album. The great Davey Pattison […]

2000. Pete Sears “Watchfire” released in Japan.
2000. Pete Sears “Watchfire” released in Japan. Americana Records. Manufactured By Omagatoki Co Ltd. Distributed by: Shinseido Co. Ltd. Saito Tomatsu

2000. Pete Sears “The Long Haul”.
2000. Pete Sears “The Long Haul”. My second solo project. As before I brought down many musical friends to the studio, including […]

2000. Los Lobos with guest Pete Sears on piano. High Sierra Music Festival. Quincy, California.
2000. Los Lobos with guest Pete Sears on piano. High Sierra Music Festival. Quincy, California.

2000. Pete Sears solo piano concert at a Jazz Club in Tokyo, Japan.
2000. Pete Sears solo piano concert at a Jazz Club in Tokyo, Japan. I was promoting my “Millennium” album released in Japan.

1999. Jorma Kaukonen Trio with special guest, the great Vassar Clements on fiddle. — with Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete Sears, and Vassar Clements.
1999. Jorma Kaukonen Trio with special guest, the great Vassar Clements on fiddle. — with Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Falzarano, Pete […]

1999. June 4th & 5th. Phil Lesh & Friends. “And Love Will See You Through“
1999. June 4th & 5th. Phil Lesh & Friends. “And Love Will See You Through” One of the early versions of […]

1999. July 3rd, Allman Brothers Band concert in Charlotte, North Carolina.
1999. July 3rd, Allman Brothers Band concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hot Tuna tours as an opening act for the Allman […]

1999. Phil Lesh & Friends. Warfield Theater, June 4th & 5th 1999.
1999. Phil Lesh & Friends. Warfield Theater, June 4th & 5th 1999. Phil Lesh bass and vocals, Prairie Prince (drums), Jorma Kaukonen […]

1999. “Silver Metre” re-released on CDS.
1999. “Silver Metre” re-released on CDS. CD release of the 1969–70 vinyl album release featuring the band that I formed with Leigh […]

1999. Rich Kirch “Augusta Boulevard Blues”
1999. Rich Kirch “Augusta Boulevard Blues”. A solo record by my close friend Rich, featuring John Lee Hooker, Big Walter Horton, […]

1998. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tribute Concert — John Lee Hooker & Friends.
1998. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tribute Concert — John Lee Hooker & Friends. John Lee Hooker was honored […]

1998. Handwritten note to Pete Sears from Sky Saxon of “The Seeds”. — with Sky Saxon.
1998. Handwritten note to Pete Sears from Sky Saxon of “The Seeds”. — with Sky Saxon.

1998. Sky “Sunlight” Saxon, “Summer Of Love”. Seeds.
1998. Sky “Sunlight” Saxon, “Summer Of Love”. I played keyboards and bass on the title track “Summer Of Love”. I enjoyed playing […]