Ardent Octopus is Pete Wainwright and Steven Volante
Pete Wainwright: songwriter, producer, and musician.
Steve Volante: guitar player, podcaster, and songwriter.
Steve Volante: guitar player, podcaster, and songwriter.
Pete Wainwright, together with Steven Volante, created Ardent Octopus. Longstanding band members, Wainwright and Volante, have been playing together and collaborating for years, however, their first official release wasn't until January 2010. They've welcomed fans by playing clubs in Palm Beach County Florida with drummer Jim Mader and other musicians. Wainwright's extensive musical background includes singing, guitar and bass. Prior to picking up the guitar he played piano and viola. Volante enjoys playing guitar, both acoustic and electric as well as slide guitar and ukulele. Furthermore, Ardent Octopus features a unique YouTube video with well over 2 million views of Steve playing slide guitar. Additionally, Pete and Steve enjoy producing entertaining podcasts that feature their music. Currently, they are are releasing a second album, Imp In Diem, for the title track meaning improvisation in D minor.
Some of Wainwright’s modern day influences come from Pink Floyd, Beatles, Bob Dylan and Pat Metheny. He also has an appreciation for classical composers like Beethoven and Rachmaninoff; Volante’s influences are steeped in Blues and bluegrass with an interest in Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Procol Harum and Dave Grisman.
The lyrical side of Ardent Octopus has depth, painting a Dali-like imagery that captures the imagination. The musical talent has an acoustic-electric feel that pulls you in to a world joined by the songwriting of Pete and Steve. A subtle story’s been created with the Ardent Octopus, a mythical character, found throughout their music that embodies thoughts and feelings in a venture for human-like qualities . . .
Some of Wainwright’s modern day influences come from Pink Floyd, Beatles, Bob Dylan and Pat Metheny. He also has an appreciation for classical composers like Beethoven and Rachmaninoff; Volante’s influences are steeped in Blues and bluegrass with an interest in Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Procol Harum and Dave Grisman.
The lyrical side of Ardent Octopus has depth, painting a Dali-like imagery that captures the imagination. The musical talent has an acoustic-electric feel that pulls you in to a world joined by the songwriting of Pete and Steve. A subtle story’s been created with the Ardent Octopus, a mythical character, found throughout their music that embodies thoughts and feelings in a venture for human-like qualities . . .