CURRENT NEWS

Read below about "More Than A Day's Work." Links to listen and buy are everywhere. New material is being worked on; news will come as it unfolds.

SONIC SCORE HAS MOVED

After nearly 10 years on the web as a Finale (and now Sibelius) copywork service, Sonic Score shut down on December 1st, 2009, and moved to this site. I have been contemplating this for many months, as I really haven't done business under that name as of late. It only seems to make sense that as a working musician I should offer the services under one domain, rather than two.

PHOENIX RISING

Phoenix HartRecently I have been working with an emerging original artist by the name of Phoenix Hart. Phoenix is a Dallas-based singer/songwriter who has a CD called "Save Love." We played three great shows in early May in Austin at The Backyard and the Pecan St. Festival. I have an upcoming gig with Phoenix June 18th at the Kessler Theater. Check out her site, music and video content.



DEREK SHOLL

In 2006 I joined the backing band for country singer/songwriter Derek Sholl. Derek, a Southern California native, played around the area and did shows in Las Vegas at the Mirage opening for Jay Leno. Now Derek has been delivering his high energy shows (and recordings) to a wider audience. His CD, "Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time" along with the singles "Pray For Me" and "Red Blooded Country Girl" have had success on Texas radio. In the Fall of 2008 Derek released his second CD, entitled "Here" followed by two singles in early 2009, called "But It Was" and "Just Because You Can." Later in 2009, "Here" was re-released and repackaged under the title "Derek Sholl."

REALITY BITES

Aside from Derek's gig, I have a cover band called Reality Bites. Formed three years ago, we have been playing out since Halloween 2006. The current lineup (along with myself on vocals/keyboards/rhythm guitar) consists of: Alex Hahn--drums/backing vocals; Shayne Green--lead guitar/vocals and James Driscoll--bass. Check out our website, sign up for our mailing list, and view our MySpace and Facebook pages.

MORE THAN A DAY'S WORK: THE CD

"More Than A Day's Work" was released in September 2004. You can preview tracks here on this site, and purchase via CD Baby, Kool Kat Musik, Not Lame Records or directly on my My Space page. Here are a few reviews:

"More Than a Day's Work is a mini-album of original songs, stylistically somewhere between XTC, The Beach Boys and early Todd Rundgren, but with a more modern bent. Recorded with members of Chomsky, the album also includes a cover of “Ballet for a Rainy Day”, originally recorded for the King For a Day XTC MP3 tribute, but remixed for this album. These are catchy tunes!"--chalkhills.org

"Dane Petersen - More Than A Day's Work - Whoa! Anyone who's a fan of the last effort from Tears For Fears, Jellyfish or the Beach Boys should go here now. Although only a six song EP, it's pure pop heaven."--Kurt's Krap

"If Dane Petersen's 6 song EP is a hint of what is to come, we can't wait for a full length CD! A perfect example that less can be more, and that when it is all said and done, it is all about the song, and Dane Petersen is all about the song. If you miss out on this one, you are missing out on one of the nicest surprises of the year."--Popbang Radio

"More Than A Day's Work" can now be found in your favorite record store. Support your local store by going in and ordering a copy of this CD; tell them that they can get it through SuperD-One Stop. This is a great new distribution deal from your friendly CD Baby.

"More Than A Day's Work" is also available as a Digital Download! Right now the main source to listen and purchase is iTunes. Click here (you must have iTunes installed) to find it. You may also find it on Rhapsody, and Napster. The title has also been delivered to Buy Music, MSN Music, Audio Lunchbox, MusicNet and many many others.