"Wouldn't Change It For the World" - Father's Son

F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S

“Sometimes I have to stop listening to a Pierce Pettis track halfway through because he makes me want to give up on songwriting. Pierce is a master musical storyteller, delivering human truth and heartbreaking vulnerability with every tune. He’s also an unnecessarily virtuosic guitarist with the voice of some beautiful angel who also happens to be your old, familiar friend. All of it completely unfair.”

- Justin Paul, writer/composer "La La Land", "Dear Evan Hansen"

"...all Pettis has to offer is his earnest best, a tender heart, packaged in one three-and-a-half minute song after another."

-Jason Killingsworth, Paste Magazine

"Pierce Pettis bares a gentle soul with a keen eye, a soulful voice, and perfect guitar accompaniment for his beautiful songs - a masterful poet treasure"

-Darrell Scott, songwriter/recording artist

"I have loved Pierce's music for many years now-he has the gift of a true inner compass."

-Eliza Gilkyson, songwriter/recording artist

“Pierce Pettis doesn’t write mere songs, he writes literature...End to end the songwriting is brilliant...Pierce Pettis albums are events in my listening. His writing just gets better all the time and his singing is marvelous, wry and warm..." -Sing Out!

"...One of the more vital and critically acclaimed folk stars of recent years."

-Performing Songwriter Magazine

N E W S

late October - November 2026

Hi Folks,

Here’s October part deux —plus November dates: But first, my apologies to folks who traveled to hear me in Grass Lake, MI Oct 3. Unfortunately, my car broke down on the drive over from Pittsburgh and I couldn’t make it to the show. However, my friends Jan Krist and her husband, Allen filled in for me. And I’m told they did an outstanding job. Big thanks to Jan & Allen!

Meanwhile, I’m heading back up to Michigan to once again be on staff at Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in Lake Leelanau Oct 29-Nov 1. Also, I’m honored (and terrified) to be giving the keynote address at the retreat this year. And as always, I’ll be taking part in the Staff Concert on Sunday Nov 1 at the Old Art Building in Leland —along with Amy Rigby, Shanna in a Dress,

Pat Byrne, Ed Dupas, Caroline Barlow, and hosted by John D. Lamb.

Then, I head down to the southwest on Nov 7th for a show at Kim & Robert’s Music Room in Tulsa, OK. After that, it’s on down to Texas --returning to the Houston Folklore & Folk Music Society’s “2nd Saturday Concerts”. And finally, I’m doing a private house concert for some good folks at their ranch in Bastrop.

Wishing ya’ll a great Halloween & Thanksgiving!

... and I hope to see you out on the road somewhere! --Pierce ❤️