"Athabascan Element Band":
Pete Peters ( Drums/harmony/vocals )
Born and raise on the southern-Venetie Indian Reservation-AK which borders 70 miles of the Chandalar River which runs into the Yukon river. Music influenced by the late John Lennon, 70s and 80s rock and my late father-the legendary fiddler Noah Peters who traveled with dog team's through-out interior AK and Canada villages for fiddle and traditional dances. Currently in the Active Army National Guard for 19 years. Goals are to continue writing Native American rock lyrics and educate the American public about the first people of this nation thru music. Currently is working on releasing native rock and roll CD lyrics soon with the Athabascan Elements.
James Albert ( Lead Guitar/Vocals )
Born in Tanana Alaska and currently reside on Allakaket AK tribal lands on the Koyukuk River. Originally from Ruby AK and been playing the guitar since 1983 and all my bothers and sisters play the guitar also. Music influenced by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, CCR, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eddie Van Halen. Occupation is Youth Development Specialist (YOG) program employed by Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc. Goals are live a healthy live style along with my wife Eva and record my music with Athabascan Elements as the lead guitarist also expand my small business as a store owner.
Cisco Beetus ( Bass/vocals )
Born in Tanana AK and raise on the Hughes AK tribal lands on the Yukon River. Music influenced at a very young age, being the youngest in the family by the top forties of the late 70s and 80s classic rock. Occupation is a full time rig-hand "rough-neck" for Doyon oil drilling on the North Slope for many years. Goals are to reintroduce native lyrics to modern music in a unique way.
Fredrick Johnnie ( Keyboard/vocals )
Born and raise Yukon Territory, Canada, music influenced by Guns and Roses, Bon Jovi. Currently enjoying the US and playing at the Circle-M Night Club, loves to hunt and fish and driving big snow machines. Goals are to live a long happy life and finish a CD with the Band.
Lawrence Roberts ( Rhythm guitarist )
Born and raise on the northern-Venetie Indian Reservation-AK. Music influenced the late father Jimmie Roberts and the Rolling Stones and CCR. Occupation is a construction superintendent for Native tribes in AK. Hobbies are playing rock music and flying airplanes. Goals are to finish a CD with the band and continue writing native rock music.
Contact:
907-456-8215