Pete Contino is an accordionist, vocalist, and drummer. His father was legendary accordionist Dick Contino. Pete started playing drums in his father’s band at a young age touring throughout the United States playing Italian Festivals and nightclubs. In addition to his father’s band, Pete has performed on the Las Vegas Strip in various shows including “Show in the Sky” inside The Rio Hotel, “House of Blues” inside Mandalay Bay, “Brendan’s Irish Pub” inside The Orleans Hotel, The Paris Hotel, and The Venetian Hotel. After a few years, he formed his own group, fronting the band on accordion and vocals. The Pete Contino Band performed around the U.S. playing blues festivals and clubs, as well as internationally throughout Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria.
