Peter Elkas

Peter Elkas (born July 24, 1976) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, signed to MapleMusic Recordings. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Elkas spent twelve years as part of the Montreal band Local Rabbits, with whom he started playing as a teenager.[1] He released his first solo album, Party of One, in 2004, and has opened for such artists as Ron Sexsmith, Joel Plaskett, Feist and k-os. Charlie Sexton produced Elkas' 2007 release, Wall of Fire. Along with Ian McGettigan, Elkas produced an album of all original material, 2011's Repeat Offender on New Scotland Records.

Peter Elkas
Peter Elkas performing at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario, 2007
Background information
Born (1976-07-24) July 24, 1976
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresPop, Rock 'n' Roll
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
LabelsNew Scotland Records
Associated actsLocal Rabbits, Joel Plaskett, The Joel Plaskett Emergency
Websitewww.peterelkas.com

Discography

Local Rabbits
  • 1993: The Super Duper EP
  • 1994: Put on Your Snowsuit, You Are Going to Hell! (7")
  • 1995: You Can't Touch This
  • 1998: Basic Concept
  • 2001: This Is It Here We Go

Solo albums

With Other Artists
  • 2009: Three Joel Plaskett
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References
  1. Keast, James (May 2007). "Joel Plaskett and Peter Elkas: Brothers in Arms". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 6, 2007.


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