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From Drumbeats to written words

A journey through music, novels and stories in between. Dive into the creative world of Peter McDade.

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Punch Bucket Literary Festival 2025

Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM

All day long event with ever so many cool writers. I'll be reading from KING CAL, and then appearing on a panel discussion about the value of Writing Groups.

The Renaissance Hotel
31 Woodfin St. Asheville, NC 28801
Asheville, NC 28801
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About Peter McDade

As drummer for the rock band Uncle Green, Peter McDade spent fifteen years traveling the highways of America in a series of Ford vans. While the band searched for fame and a safe place to eat before a gig, he began writing short stories and novels. Uncle Green went into semi-retirement after four labels, seven records, and one name change; Peter went to Georgia State University and majored in History and English, eventually earning an MA in History. He teaches history to college undergrads, records with Paul Melançon and Eytan Mirsky, and lives in Atlanta with his family.

KING CAL ON THE ROAD

A CAPPELLA (READING AND SINGING)

In which our hero visits one of his favorite bookstores and gets to meet friends old and new.

KING CAL ON THE ROAD

ALL ROADS LEAD TO SYLVA

In which our hero finishes the month with two more cool indie stores, and a great curry by the creek.

KING CAL ON THE ROAD

A PERFECT BOWL OF SOUP

In which our hero manages to re-frame, and is rewarded with soup.

KING CAL ON THE ROAD

ONLY ONE Z IN THIS HAZARD

In which our hero travels to Kentucky.

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