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Peter Prince is a veteran musician whose career spans decades of relentless creativity, performance, and musical exploration. Known for his soulful voice, electrifying guitar work, and unmistakable stage presence\u2013a respected figure in the American funk, soul, and rock scenes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMoon Boot Lover “Outer Space Action” line-up (Owen Yost, Peter Prince, and Big Al Evans)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMoon Boot Lover living in Woodstock NY (Neal Evans, Peter Prince, Jon Hawes, and Alan Evans)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMoon Boot Lover 1999 (Andy Herrick, Jon Hawes, Jeff Merrow, and Peter Prince)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Trama Unit (Johnny Trama, Eric Kalb, Peter Prince, Nate Wilson, and Nate Edgar)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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In 1993, he founded Moon Boot Lover (Click for a list of Alumni Crew Members<\/a>) in New York City and is the creator and driving force behind the band that became a cult favorite for its high-energy shows and genre-blending sound. The original power-packed \u201cRocket Soul\u201d trio consisted of: Alan Evans, Owen Yost, and later joined by Neal Evans and John Hawes.<\/p>\n

He led the group through multiple national tours, building a loyal fanbase drawn to Peter\u2019s dynamic songwriting and charismatic leadership. In 1997, the original four piece band went their separate ways. However, Peter has continued, to this day, his namesake Moon Boot Lover\u2019s legacy to influence musicians and fans who crave authenticity and groove-driven music, along with a wide cast of members rotating in and out of the band\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n

Peter\u2019s career has been built on collaboration. He has performed, recorded, or shared the stage with an extraordinary list of renowned musicians across genres. Click for a full list of his collaborations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His collaborative history includes artists from pop, rock, funk, soul, jam-band, folk, bluegrass and jazz communities\u2014reflecting his versatility and deep musical respect. These partnerships have shaped his sound into something both timeless and unmistakably his own.<\/p>\n

Shifting gears for a few years, Peter also fronted a Muscle Shoals-influenced project \u201cPeter Prince and the Trama Unit\u201d fueled by songwriting sessions with guitarist, producer Johnny Trama, bringing in heavy hitters such as Eric Kalb, Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Paul Alstrand, Brian Thomas and Gary Wicks to knock it out of the park, which they did nightly!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMerry Dankster\u2019s ( Chuck Garvey, David Gans, Peter Prince,Dave Rucker & Gibb Droll)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Peter Prince with Moon Boot Lover fan at Mama Kin, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Peter Prince, Reed Dieffenbach, and Mike Gruen at Wormtown Stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Peter is known for elevating every musical environment he enters, whether in the studio or on stage. His sound is original, soulful, and unforgettable. Peter\u2019s original music blends soulful vocals, funk rock-infused rhythms, blues and jazz rooted guitar work, fun feel good energy with improvisational freedom. His songs carry emotional weight, infectious grooves, and a sense of spontaneity that keeps audiences fully engaged.<\/p>\n

A live Peter Prince performance is not just a show\u2014it\u2019s an experience.<\/p>\n

Peter continues to write, record, and release new original music. He performs regularly, either solo, accompanied by Chris O’Neill as an acoustic duo, or with Moon Boot Lover’s current line-up (Reed Dieffenbach on drums and Mike Gruen on bass).<\/p>\n

He brings his fresh signature musical delivery to every stage he steps onto. He is actively collaborating with both established and emerging artists, keeping his sound vibrant and relevant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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