Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin

Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin are two remarkable Americana/bluegrass musicians who excel in musical storytelling. Chris is a versatile multi-instrumentalist;  Peter is a National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Performing together since 1992, the two have set a high standard in creative songwriting and in blending their voices to produce the brother-like harmonies that are often the foundation of contemporary and traditional bluegrass. 

Their previous recordings, Canyoneers (2003) and So Long Arizona (2008), established the duo as leading performance artists and lyricists with a particular interest in the American Southwest. In 2016, through a Museum of Northern Arizona artist residency program, the duo crafted a magical collection of acoustic music celebrating the Colorado Plateau.  Songs for the Southwest (2018) includes “She Knows the River”, “Silverbell Mine”, “Too Thick to Drink, Too Thin to Plow” and “Slow River Running”,  among other songs that weave together stories of love, tragedy and hope. This performance for Tucson Rhythm & Roots will also feature new songs from their upcoming CD release.