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 nearby birds, plants and trees, Pete’s songs inspire empathy, wonder and affection toward living things.

Pete’s albums Plants Rock (2019), Birds Rock (2021) and The Wood Wide Web (2026) are grounded in the principle that building positive relationships between young people and the environment supports 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 Mulberry trees are brought to life through joyous, catchy, often emotionally impactful songs.

As a family musician, Pete performs at schools, libraries, festivals and theatres across Eastern Canada. Pete is the co-director of Kidzac family music series in Toronto, ON where he lives with his daughter and partner. You can follow Pete’s latest work and performances on instagram.

““Pete is a rare performer that can engage young and old alike. His family concerts and nature walks bring something special that families look forward to year after year. As a family friendly festival, I get more positive feedback about Pete than anyone else. We’ve hired him four years in a row. Beyond that, he’s a great guy and super easy to work with - a real pro.””

— Jeff Bray, Executive Director of Cultivate

Past Performances

Toronto Folk Festival
Springtide Music Festival (Uxbridge, ON)
Hillside Festival (Guelph ON)
Young People’s Theatre (Toronto ON)
Cultivate Festival (Port Hope, ON)
Arrowhead Provincial Park (Huntstville, ON)
Sappyfest (Sackville, NB)
Toronto International Storytelling Festival (Toronto, ON)
Celebration Square (Mississauga, ON)
Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival
Lakes & Trails Festival (Sydenham, ON)
Algonquin Provicial Park Visitor Centre
Tatamagouche Wild Weekend (Tatamagouche, NS)