Peter Morris is a vocalist and who plays various string instruments. His focus is classic rock, country and blues/jazz in various venues in Ocean County and has hosted open mics at the Acme Draft House in Bayville and The Spot in Point Pleasant. He also hosted the AMG Showcase at Espresso Joe’s Keyport.
He currently hosts the AMG Showcase at Stay Gold Cafe and Lounge, Howell, NJ on the first Saturday of every month.
He performs solo and with his wife Jeanne Morris, occasionally with his daughter Leah Morris, Tom Lucas, Rich Adams, Linda Eckman and is also a member of The Doubting Tom band. He has performed at Albert Music Hall, Ocean County Artist Guild, Bass River, The Lamp Post Inn, Espresso Joe’s, Elks Club, Harrigan’s, St Steven’s Green, McCann’s, Tara’s Tavern, McIntyre’s, Cool Beans, as well as other venues in the area.
Peter moved to Florida in 1979 where he became part of the Jay (Kerishenmann) and Peter (Morris) Duo, performing in local pubs till 1982. Relocated back to New Jersey 1983 and became part of The Church Street Band until it disbanded in 1986, then he briefly performed with an original band till marrying in 1987. Music became a hobby while raising a family.
He joined AMG in 2013 played several venues with other members and as a solo act. His wife Jeanne Morris joined him in 2013/2014 as a vocalist and they now perform together. Peter plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele and bass guitar.
Bands:
Peter and Jeanne Acoustic Duo
Morris Family Music
Jeanne Morris Band
The Doubting Toms’s
contact: pmorrisguitar@gmail.com