Peter Apo

About Peter

Peter Apo PhotoPeter Apo is an accomplished songwriter, singer, and musician. His recorded music is rooted in the folk-rock genre and his live performances roam the spectrum of folk, blues, standards and Hawaiia. He is a particularly gifted songwriter and his original songs can be sampled in our "Original Music" section.

Peter spent many years as a folk musician based in Los Angeles with the band The Travelers Three who toured the nation's colleges and coffee houses for several years. They recorded 3 albums for the Elektra label and one for Capitol Records. After The Travelers Three disbanded, Peter returned to Hawai'i and in the latter 80's began song writing as a serious avocation. He also embarked on recording several solo albums. These CDs are available for purchase and can be sampled in our Store section.

In 2006–07 Peter launched an all-folk CD titled My Back Pages which commemorates the great folk songwriters and performers like Bob Dylan, Tim Hardin, Jesse Colin-Young, Gordon Lightfoot, The Byrds, The Eagles and others. It is a hallmark CD for anyone who cherishes the timeless music of the era.

Hands on GuitarIn 2007, Peter organized The Rainbow Nation Band with several of Hawaii's best musicians including Zanuck Lindsey – guitar, Shawn Ishimoto – guitar, Dean Taba – bass guitar, Adj Larioza – drums/percussion, Milan Bertosa –alternate Bass guitar and Dan Del Negro – keyboards.

Peter performs live as Peter Apo & the Rainbow Nation Band and is recording new CDs with the band. His latest CD Songwriter is scheduled for release in 2009.


Download Peter Apo's Short Bio here:

Peter Apo Bio

Press release sheet for 'Aina CD release here:

'Aina Press Release