Ex Walkmen Peter Bauer plays the Satellite July 8
Peter Bauer is a former member of indie rock bands The Walkmen and The Recoys who recently decided to go solo. His solo album “Liberation!” debuts on June 24 and is now streaming on Pitchfork Advance. Bauer will be playing songs off his new solo recording on July 8 at The Satellite in Los Angeles.
He is a triple threat with his songwriting, singing and multi-instrumental skills. He had recorded seven studio albums with The Walkmen.
The OC Concert Guide had the opportunity to talk to Peter about taking the solo path, his experience with The Walkmen and his upcoming shows.
OCCG: How did you know you wanted to pursue music?
Peter: I started a band with some friends at 14 and have always done it since.
OCCG: How was your experience with The Walkmen?
Peter: Fine? I guess? It was the last 15 years of my life so that’s kind of a big question.
OCCG: How was it going solo? Do you miss being in a group?
Peter: It’s great. You miss your friends but then you make more friends, it’s sort of like moving to a different city.
OCCG: You and lead vocalist Hamilton Leithauser were both members of the indie rock band The Recoys. How was different from being in The Walkmen?
Peter: We were dead broke and ignorant, that was the main difference.
OCCG: What do you want your fans to gain of your solo album Liberation!?
Peter: It comes with a free peanut butter and jelly sandwich stuffed in the vinyl.
OCCG: Does the title at all pertain to the fact that you decided to go solo?
Peter: No. But I realized that most people would probably see it that way.
OCCG: Who is your musical inspiration and where do you get inspiration for your lyrics?
Peter: From books mostly. I like Roberto Bolano and Borges a lot. They were the inspiration for a song.
OCCG: What are you most looking forward to your show at The Satellite in LA on July 8?
Peter: It’s my first show in years in LA. I love LA. I can’t wait to come back.