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Pete Moss (a.k.a. Peter Demakos) is an award winning children's musician who connects people of all ages with the natural world. Drawing inspiration from Eastern North American birds, plants and weather, Pete’s songs inspire empathy, wonder and affection toward living things.
Pete’s albums Plants Rock (2019) and Birds Rock (2021) are grounded in the principle that building positive relationships between young people and local environments encourages future stewardship. His work aims to shine a light on everyday living things often overlooked in the children’s songbook. Red Winged Blackbirds, Milkweed plants and Juncos are brought to life through joyous, catchy, often emotionally impactful songs.
As a children’s musician, Pete performs at schools, libraries, provincial parks, music festivals and birthday parties across Ontario. Pete also works as a child and adolescent therapist candidate in his hometown of Toronto.
Notable Performances
Cultivate Festival, Port Hope, ON
Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntstville, ON
Sappyfest, Sackville, NB
Toronto International Storytelling Festival
Hillside Festival, Guelph, ON
Celebration Square, Mississauga, ON
Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival
Lakes & Trails Festival, Sydenham, ON
North York Central Libary, Toronto, ON
Algonquin Provicial Park Visitor Centre
Tatamagouche Wild Weekend, Tatamagouche, NS
Photo by Nick Sorbara