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Band Story

Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Pete Chambers performs his distinctive blend of folk and storyteller rock primarily between New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. In 2005, Pete collaborated with Manchester, England native and punk rock legend Steve Garvey of the Buzzcocks to create the acclaimed album State and Montgomery.

State and Montgomery is more than just an album title—it's a meaningful piece of Pete’s personal history. At the corner of State and Montgomery in downtown Trenton once stood “The Famous,” a restaurant where Pete spent much of his early life. For decades, the diner truly was famous in the Trenton area, operating 24 hours a day and staying busy into the early morning hours with a rotating crowd of police officers, cab drivers, newspaper writers, and politicians. The historic landmark was owned by Pete’s grandfather and father, though today it sadly sits abandoned.

The album State and Montgomery carries deep sentimental value for Pete, and he hopes it will resonate with listeners as well. It invites us to step back in time to 1950, when Trenton was a thriving city. Picture "The Famous" packed with customers, the clatter of plates and conversation filling the air. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen to songs like “Shoeless Joe,” “Jack Dempsey,” “She Looks Like Judy Garland,” and “Baltimore.” You might even want a second cup. Don’t worry about the price—it’s just a nickel, and for an extra forty-five cents, you can enjoy the “Deluxe Burger.”

Thanks for joining us at State and Montgomery—and don’t forget to tip the waitress.

Band Members
Pete Chambers
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: New Jersey (NJ)
Genre: Folk-Rock