About

Pete Kilpatrick is a Maine-based singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics, magnetic live performances, and genre-blending sound that bridges folk, rock, and Americana. Over the course of a two-decade career, Kilpatrick has become one of New England’s most respected independent artists, releasing multiple acclaimed albums and performing more than 1,800 shows across the country.

A natural storyteller with an unmistakable voice, Kilpatrick has shared stages with artists including Dave Matthews Band, Ray LaMontagne, Guster, Blues Traveler and Barenaked Ladies. His music has appeared on hit television shows such as The Office and Parks and Recreation, helping introduce his songs to audiences well beyond the Northeast.

Beyond the stage, Kilpatrick has built a reputation for connecting deeply with audiences through songs that balance emotional honesty, sharp observation, and a sense of place rooted in coastal New England. His catalog moves effortlessly between anthemic rock songs, intimate acoustic ballads, and reflective storytelling, earning praise for both its craftsmanship and sincerity.

Whether performing solo or with the Pete Kilpatrick Band, his shows are driven by authenticity, connection, and a deep love of songwriting. Rooted in Maine but resonating far beyond it, Kilpatrick continues to build a loyal following through honest music, relentless touring, and a reputation as one of the region’s most enduring live performers.

 Additional Info: Pete Kilpatrick has been named Maine’s best act four times in the Portland Best Music Awards and has performed over 1,600 shows. Pete and his band have shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam’s Mike Mccready, David Gray, Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, Barenaked Ladies, O.A.R, Guster, G Love and Special Sauce, Marc Cohn, Matisyahu, Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora, Amos Lee, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Brett Dennen, Tim Reynolds, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Wailers, Yonder Mountain String Band, DJ Logic, Blues Traveler, Spoon, Against Me!, Cold War Kids, Toots and the Maytals, Rusted Root, Mutemath, State Radio, Dawes, Warren Haynes, Eve6, Eric Hutchinson, Meiko, Civil Twlight, Nuno Bettencourt, The Record Company and J Cole.

Pete's music has been featured on the following TV shows:

NBC's "The Office(2 episodes)," "Parks and Recreation," "Community" and "Outlaw"

ABC's "American Housewife (3 episodes)," "The Lying Game" and "Happy Endings"

CBS's "The Young and The Restless" 

USA's "Fairly Legal"

The CW's "Hart of Dixie (2 episodes)"

MTV's "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" and "Teen Mom 2 (3 episodes)"

Oxygen's "Bad Girls Club"

FOX's "New Girl," and "Ben and Kate"

2012 Goldwyn Feature Film-The First Time

Pete has performed at the following venues and events:

Performed directly before President Obama's 2012 speech in Maine

ESPN Winter X-Games-Aspen,Colorado-2009 

Dave Matthews Band Caravan-Atlantic City-2011

Sundance Film Festival-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2020

2012 Reverb Campus Consciousness Tour w/ J Cole 

FestEvol 2011-W/ O.A.R, and Dj Logic

FestEvol 2012-W/ Barenaked Ladies, Guster, and Big Head Todd and The Monsters

FestEvol 2013-W/ O.A.R, and John Popper

2014 Spring Concert @ Okemo W/Matisyahu

2018 Spring Concert @ Okemo W/Blues Traveler

Vail Snow Daze 2011-W/ Barenaked Ladies, and Secret Stash (members of DMB,Guster,BNL,Ratt,Twister Sister, N.E.R.D)

TEVA Mountain Games-Vail,CO-2010

The Orpheum-Boston,MA -W/ Spoon, Mutemath, Against Me!, Cold War Kids-2010

The State Theatre-Portland,ME

Maine Center for the Arts-Orono,ME

over 100 colleges throughout the country