Peter Mulvey injects a contemporary edginess into his writing, distilling funk, folk, and rock influences into songs that are dark, lyrical, and ethereal. The Wisconsin native apprenticed as a street musician in Ireland before immersing himself in Boston's booming acoustic music scene as a subway and club performer. With a novel guitar style utilizing unique, bass-heavy tunings, a smooth, husky voice, and an astounding sense of lyricism, Peter stood out in the new hard-edged acoustic wave, winning the Boston Acoustic Underground Competition. "He simply blew away the competition," the Boston Herald raved, "blending wit, passion, a clear voice, and a sensational guitar style that was both technically complex and emotionally hot." Last year Peter released his fourth album, The Trouble with Poets.