BIO
Peter Mandic has developed a signature style that has been praised by audiences for the depth of his storytelling.
I Used to Work, Peter Mandic Band … acoustic tones as warm and soothing as a summer breeze … the songs are beautifully subtle and understated… Mandic's singing voice is nothing fancy, nor does it need to be. His tone is somewhere between Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, but he's not imitating anyone…lovely back-to-basics music that goes nicely with sunshine, a cold drink, and a barbecue.
Colin Hunter, Within Earshot, The Guelph Mercury
Peter Mandic was born in Sydney, Australia and moved to Canada as a young teen. Although he started playing guitar in his teens, he only started writing songs in 1999 when he studied songwriting at Canada's premier music school, Humber College. Mandic's songs are about real life struggles and observations written in straightforward terms. They are honest and insightful and absolutely memorable. You will find yourself singing along with uncomplicated choruses. He can make you smile and he makes you think.
Mandic's first album, When the Wine Runs the Show, was recorded and produced in 2002 at Humber College. Then in 2004 with a slew of new songs, he recorded his second Self-Titled Album using a renowned group of studio musicians and adding some serious production. On reviewing the album, Muses Muse observed "…songwriting the way it used to be."
In 2006, Mandic retired early and moved to the small town of Fergus. Later that year, he teamed up with veteran bassist Paul McKeracher and decided to add mandolin and percussion. They kicked off their playing partnership in June with a sold-out show at the 60-seat Moonshine Café in Oakville. After the show, John Marlatt, The Moonshine's owner said, "I've heard quite a bit of Peter's original material and have been a fan for some time. Peter's arrangements with the band add a dimension to the songs that many solo songwriters would love to be capable of. The music was fantastic."
I Used to Work, Peter Mandic Band … acoustic tones as warm and soothing as a summer breeze … the songs are beautifully subtle and understated… Mandic's singing voice is nothing fancy, nor does it need to be. His tone is somewhere between Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, but he's not imitating anyone…lovely back-to-basics music that goes nicely with sunshine, a cold drink, and a barbecue.
Colin Hunter, Within Earshot, The Guelph Mercury
Peter Mandic was born in Sydney, Australia and moved to Canada as a young teen. Although he started playing guitar in his teens, he only started writing songs in 1999 when he studied songwriting at Canada's premier music school, Humber College. Mandic's songs are about real life struggles and observations written in straightforward terms. They are honest and insightful and absolutely memorable. You will find yourself singing along with uncomplicated choruses. He can make you smile and he makes you think.
Mandic's first album, When the Wine Runs the Show, was recorded and produced in 2002 at Humber College. Then in 2004 with a slew of new songs, he recorded his second Self-Titled Album using a renowned group of studio musicians and adding some serious production. On reviewing the album, Muses Muse observed "…songwriting the way it used to be."
In 2006, Mandic retired early and moved to the small town of Fergus. Later that year, he teamed up with veteran bassist Paul McKeracher and decided to add mandolin and percussion. They kicked off their playing partnership in June with a sold-out show at the 60-seat Moonshine Café in Oakville. After the show, John Marlatt, The Moonshine's owner said, "I've heard quite a bit of Peter's original material and have been a fan for some time. Peter's arrangements with the band add a dimension to the songs that many solo songwriters would love to be capable of. The music was fantastic."
On June 13, 2008, I Used to Work was released to an appreciative audience in Guelph. It was recorded at the Treehouse Studio in Fergus with bare-bones production by Sean Baillie who engineered and produced Mandic's previous album. The thirteen song album includes Razor Wire, featured on CBC's The Fifth Estate. A fan who drove in from Lindsay commented on Peter's MySpace, "…the launch was my first CD launch ever, and it was even better than I'd imagined. The music was extraordinary, and the ambience was warm and human, and worth the trip a million times. Thanks Peter and thanks to the band, for a delicious evening warmly shared!"
For seven years prior to starting the band, Peter tested his songs on audiences in Toronto where he honed his performing skills at Mitzi's Sister, Holy Joe's, The Cadillac Lounge, Renaissance Café, The Now Lounge, and Hugh's Room where he launched his self-titled album.
For seven years prior to starting the band, Peter tested his songs on audiences in Toronto where he honed his performing skills at Mitzi's Sister, Holy Joe's, The Cadillac Lounge, Renaissance Café, The Now Lounge, and Hugh's Room where he launched his self-titled album.
