PETER OSTROUSHKO

Peter Ostroushko has come to be regarded as one of the finest mandolin and fiddle players in acoustic music. His tours have taken him to performing arts centers, music festivals and theatres across North America and Europe, where he has earned an international reputation.

He's played with Jethro Burns, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble. And has collaborated with Greg Brown, John Hartford, Taj Mahal, Robin & Linda Williams, Norman and Nancy Blake, Tim O'Brien and Hot Rize, Bob Dylan's recording Blood on the Tracks, and his work is featured on Robin Holcomb's 1992 release Rockabye (Elektra).

Peter has played lead ukulele with the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Neville Mariner. He's appeared on The David Lettermen Show and on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. He's composed and performed scores for The Children's Theater in Minneapolis, the ACT Theatre, and the public television special The Dakota Conflict. Peter has appeared on numerous radio and television music shows including Mountain Stage, Good Evening, Prairie Home Companion, Nashville Network, Lonesome Pine Special and Austin City Limits.

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