Join us for ‘Southwest Passage’ Album Release & Country Dance

By Katharine Adams
August 2026

Otis resident and musician Pete Adams, along with singer-songwriter Bobby Sweet of Becket, have united musical forces to record a collection of songs harkening back to the heyday of electric and steel guitar instrumentals of the ‘50s. 

On Sunday, August 9, they’ll host a big hoorah at The Stationery Factory mainstage in Dalton, MA to celebrate the release of their CD, Southwest Passage, playing these country classics live for your dancing pleasure. Save the date and join us!

Design, Katharine Adams; Photo, Terrance Hall

As longtime collaborators, the two have appeared in regionally popular bands over the years, including Dooley Austin and the BSweet Band. Well-known in the Northeast for his tasteful and understated stylings on the pedal steel guitar and sometimes the dobro, Pete has performed with various bands and contributed as a country-rock/old school session player to dozens of recording projects, including Sky Smeed, Felice Brothers, Louise Coombe, Arlo Guthrie, Jon Berman, and Steve Adams. 

As a sixth-generation musician and multi-instrumentalist, Bobby is a widely renowned songwriter and performing artist with seven albums to his name. He has lent his talents as a musician and recording engineer/producer to many regional recording projects. 

Southwest Passage by Pete Adams and Bobby Sweet is out now, available on all streaming platforms as well as on CD.