Pete Molinari is a British singer-songwriter, poet, and recording artist with one of the most quietly decorated careers in contemporary folk and blues. Born in Chatham, Kent into a large Maltese, Egyptian, and Italian family, Pete cut his teeth playing the folk and blues clubs of New York’s East Village before returning home to record his debut album ‘Walking off the Map‘ with the legendary Billy Childish, released on Damaged Goods Records in 2006. This was followed by a string of critically acclaimed albums produced at the famed Toe Rag Studios with Liam Watson, a Mojo Award nomination for Best Newcomer, and a coveted slot on Later with Jools Holland.
His fourth album, ‘Theosophy‘, brought in an extraordinary cast: Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach and guitarist Barrie Cadogan performed on the record, with Grammy-winning producer Tchad Blake and DJ Andrew Weatherall shaping the sound. The accolades that came back were something else entirely: Ray Davies, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Yoko Ono all became vocal admirers. In 2013, Pete stepped onto the stage of London’s Royal Festival Hall at the Meltdown Festival to sing “Woman” and “(Just Like) Starting Over” alongside Yoko Ono herself. He also duetted with the legendary Duane Eddy on the country standard ‘Tennessee Waltz‘, when he and Richard Hawley played with the guitar hero at The De La Warr Pavilion in 2010.
His most recent album, ‘Wondrous Afternoon‘, was recorded in Rome with producer Luca Sapio at the legendary Piero Umiliani Sound Workshop for Blind Faith Records, the Italian independent label that has become his creative home. Caffè dell’Artista, his published collection of illustrated lyrics and poems, arrived alongside it as a companion work. He is now recording his next LP for Blind Faith, the most ambitious of his career.
Pete is returning to Europe with Mila, his wife, who joins in as a percussionist and backing vocalist. Brazilian-born and raised in a circus family, Mila is a triple threat: dancer, singer, and actress whose voice is as commanding as her stage presence. Her work channels the full glamour of Old Hollywood, the Jazz Age, and the Technicolour musicals she grew up worshipping. Her recent film credits include Mank and Babylon.
Pete & Mila Molinari plus special guests play The Prince Albert on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
Tickets and further details can be found at meltingvinyl.co.uk.
Photo credit Marco Capriotti
