20 Facts About Pete Sutherland

Peter Jeffrey Sutherland was an American folk musician.

Pete Sutherland was considered a leader of the Americana and traditional music scene in Vermont.

Pete Sutherland performed with the Clayfoot Strutters and was the bandleader of Pete's Posse.

Pete Sutherland's mother, Mary Lou, was a classical pianist and homemaker.

Pete Sutherland grew up in a small house on a dirt road in Shelburne, Vermont, the oldest of four brothers.

Pete Sutherland transferred to the University of Vermont his junior year, where he majored in English and education.

Pete Sutherland held various jobs, including apple picking, to support himself.

Pete Sutherland toured with a band called Metamora, visiting every state except Hawaii.

Pete Sutherland played with various musical groups, including the Clayfoot Strutters and Pete's Posse, where he was the bandleader.

Pete Sutherland was an artist leader for Young Tradition Vermont, a youth music and dance program he helped establish.

Pete Sutherland performed regularly for the Vermont seasonal production "Winter Tales".

Pete Sutherland was the music producer for the Old Meeting House summer concert in East Montpelier, Vermont.

Pete Sutherland hosted concerts at his house for approximately $10, discounted by a dollar for anyone who brought their own chair.

Pete Sutherland met his spouse, Karen, while playing hammered dulcimer at UVM's student center in 1972.

Pete Sutherland lived in a converted former general store in Monkton, Vermont.

Pete Sutherland maintained a large garden and foraged for food.

Pete Sutherland took an interest in his son's hobbies, including at various points baseball, American history and filmmaking.

Pete Sutherland dealt with prostate cancer for more than a decade.

Pete Sutherland ended his life on November 30,2022, using Vermont's medical aid in dying law.

Pete Sutherland received many tributes after his death praising his contributions, mentoring, and humbleness.