the Band
"Alternative Folk Rock with a Conscience"
That's the way some critics have described the music of Peacefield. The crowd at their shows would also attest that it’s a danceable, earthy, raw blend of rock, country and folk that will make you think of early R.E.M., Son Volt, Neil Young and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
During the summer of 1989, Don Glatz was living on tiny Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island and started playing in the local scene. After coming home to Pittsburgh, PA, Don joined with his brother Jeff, and as a tribute to those days on Block Island, they chose their name from a combination of two tiny southern New England towns named Peacedale and Wakefield.
Peacefield began playing local shows in the Pittsburgh area building a loyal following and encouraged by early positive feedback from local entertainment writers. After a four song demo EP instantly sold out, Peacefield set out to record their first full length CD entitled Narragansett (Green Sun Records). Critics were almost unanimous in their praise calling it a major winner and destined to be an indie classic. A song from the CD, Circle Spin, was selected for Guide Wire Radio, which highlights unsigned artists and broadcasts nationwide.
The CD opened some doors and Peacefield gained attention by playing shows with 10,000 Maniacs, early Goo Goo Dolls, Vigilantes of Love and receiving airplay on radio stations in Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Cleveland Ohio, and New York to name a few.
Peacefield's follow up CD, Curse's & Calamity; (King Mouse Records), was produced by Mike Ofca and Greg Joseph of the Clarks (MCA) records. Two songs before the project was even released were featured nationally; Little Mistress, was in a PBS special entitled Class of 2000 and Warmer Side of the Street was in the cult comedy hit Kingpin starring Woody Harrelson and Bill Murray.
Jamestown New York said "Peacefield's dramatic, socially conscious music is attracting ardent fans where ever they go!". After touring for over 10 years the band decided to take a break from touring and focus on writing. The band has shared the stage with such artists as the 10,000 Maniacs and Goo Goo Dolls. The band recorded a cover song of U2's "Running to Stand Still" which was put on the site for a listen.
Peacefield has made Texas home and has released a new 6 song EP entitled "Feeling Dull". They are currently working on a new project with producer Bill Palmer.
