Neal Peterson

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Neal Peterson

Background information
Born May 13, 1980 (1980-05-13) (age 28)
Origin Flag of the United States Bottineau,
North Dakota, USA
Genre(s) Alternative, Indie, Rock, Acoustic
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Graphic Designer
Instrument(s) Guitar
Years active 1998–Present
Label(s) Urban Elixir
Associated acts Curious Yello
Website NealPeterson.com

Neal Calvin Peterson (born May 13, 1980) is a musician and graphic designer. He has released two independent compact discs, including a full-length CD entitled Riot in Luxury in 2007. He holds a B.A. and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from two separate Minnesota Universities and currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.[1]

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[edit] Biography

Peterson was born in Bottineau, North Dakota and raised in Minot, North Dakota. [2] He attended college at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) where he studied Graphic Design and Fine Arts.[3] During his time at MSUM, he played bass guitar in a band called Curious Yello. Curious Yello recorded one album titled "Wish" under the supervision of two-time Grammy-nominee, David Swenson.[4] After Curious Yello, Peterson began his solo music career with his independent CD release of "Songs for the Whiskey Convention" in 2003.[5] [6] [7] After relocating to and performing in Whitefish, Montana and Minneapolis, Minnesota, he began graduate school in Duluth, Minnesota. There, he obtained his Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and released his second, solo CD "Riot in Luxury".[8] [9] In 2008, Peterson relocated back to Minneapolis where he is a performing musician and practicing designer/artist.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • 2003: Songs for the Whiskey Convention
  • 2007: Riot in Luxury

[edit] Curious Yello Albums

[edit] Recognition

In addition to numerous local and regional recognitions, Neal Peterson has been acknowledged by MTVu, Walter Trout, and David Kahne.[10]

[edit] Graphic Design and Art

Peterson is a skilled visual artist and designer. His award-winning work has been mentioned in many publications and has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums. [11] The topic of his Master's thesis study was "Lyrical Cartography", a system developed for creating visual, mapped interpretations of audible or written words. The system reorganizes and connects lyrical content for the purpose of producing an alternative visual representation.[12] [13]

[edit] Controversy

In December 2007, Peterson's exhibit, Thirteen Pieces of Paper was the subject of a controversy at the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth, Minnesota. The exhibit, which contained appropriated imagery, was shut down for a short period for being too provocative. The purpose of the installation was to question how individuals and society perceive and value images individually and collectively.[14] [15]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ MySpace.com - NEAL (peterson) - MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Alternative / Acoustique / Indie - www.myspace.com/nealpeterson
  2. ^ Bieri, Chris. "Upward and Onward. Minot's Neal Peterson releases second CD, 'Riot in Luxury'," Minot Daily News, July 12, 2007, page C1.
  3. ^ Conflict: Iraq
  4. ^ Neal Peterson
  5. ^ Roepke, Dave. "Former F-M musician shines on second CD," Fargo Forum, May 15, 2007, page B1.
  6. ^ Schwartz, Randy. "Something new, something no so new and something slightly disturbing," High Plains Reader, October 23, 2003, page 16.
  7. ^ Lamb, John. "Local Spins," Fargo Forum, November 13, 2003, page B1.
  8. ^ Tijan, Sarah. "The Bride Stripped Bare," High Plains Reader, November 15, 2007
  9. ^ Budgeteer News
  10. ^ Neal Peterson
  11. ^ "Featured Artist: Neal Peterson," Weekly Reader, February 8, 2007
  12. ^ Streitz, Marsha. "Talk of the Town. Master's Degree Received." Minot Daily News, January 23, 2008, page B7.
  13. ^ Neal Peterson
  14. ^ Duluth News Tribune
  15. ^ Duluth News Tribune
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