Pete Sutherland (1951-2022), a lifelong Vermonter was a multi instrumentalist musician, but in addition a well-read historian, songsmith, story teller, artist, teacher and mentor to young musicians. Most often he played the fiddle. He was part of several musical groups (Metamora, Rhythm in Shoes, The Woodshed Allstars, Ira Bernstein's Ten Toe Percussion, The Clayfoot Strutters, Pete's Posse, Woods Tea Company, Arm And Hammer Stringband among others).