This unique musical event features the inspiring story of a lifelong musician's opportunity to collaborate and create with some of Nashville's finest songwriters and session musicians.  Peter Willis Kletchka, on the invitation of friend and producer Don Miggs, flew to Nashville in August of 2025 for a whirlwind four day writing and recording session at Miggs’ Canyon Private Studios.  In an environment that featured instruments and equipment owned and used by the likes of Billy Gibbons(ZZ Top), Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison and Jimi Hendrix; resumes that listed work with Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Bob Seger and many others, Kletchka found himself facing an exciting challenge in which every second of his decades of experience would be called upon.  “Pete, you just played with the New York Yankees!" was how one friend responded when told about the experience. The result is a rollicking three song EP now referred to as “Willis.”.  The songs display lyrical authenticity with well crafted arrangements, world class performances and crisp, clean production. 

 

The event on March 7, 2026 will feature live performances of original songs by all four songwriters from the “Willis.” project as well as a retrospective on this extraordinary journey from Nashville to Bay Shore.

 

 

Peter Willis Kletchka was born in Bay Shore, NY and began his musical career at 21 years old. Adopting the stage name “Uncle Petey”, he forged a local musical career that spans several decades. From solo acoustic performances to playing in popular bands such as Three Chord Monty(1996-2000) and Rich Mahogany(2006-present), Kletchka never ceased his endless pursuit of performing in front of audiences. In August of 2025, that grit and determination payed off when childhood friend and music producer Don Miggs offered him an opportunity to write and record original songs with a group of seasoned professionals in Nashville. A whirlwind four day studio session resulted in what is now referred to as “Willis.”.  His is an inspirational story that emphasizes the quote “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible”.   

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Don Miggs was born and bred on the streets of Bay Shore long before he left for LA (and eventually added Nashville as “home”) to make a career in music producing and songwriting. His credits include everyone from Dolly Parton to Steven Tyler but his favorite part of the “job” is still creating songs with people he loves and that includes  Pete Kletchka, Jeff Middleton and Justin Klump. You can learn more at Miggs.com or @canyonprivatestudios.com

 

Justin Klump (https://www.justinklump.com/) is a Nashville-based songwriter, producer, and artist who self-penned one of Rolling Stone Country’s 10 Best Songs, “The Other Side”. He has had songs on BBC One, Fox & NBC Sports, CBS, and Sirius XM. His album Sticks & Stones debuted Top 10 on the iTunes® Singer/Songwriter Chart, and his song, “Loved You Good”, the first single off his eponymous album was dubbed Top 10 Taking Off (AAA All Access / Mediabase) & reached #6 on iTunes New Artists Best-Seller List. Justin has written and produced songs for Mae Estes, Curt Chambers, Britnee Kellogg, and Jacob Rice, and his music has been featured by Parade Magazine, American Songwriter, and CMT.

 

Originally from New Jersey, singer/songwriter Jeff Middleton moved to Nashville over twenty-five years ago to build a career in the music business. He was a member of the critically acclaimed Warner Music recording artist Dirt Drifters and has performed across the country and internationally with Chely Wright and Josh Thompson. In addition to spending time on the road and stage, Jeff has been a staff songwriter for Liz Rose Music, Universal Publishing, BMG and Stage Three Music. Over the past two decades, Jeff’s songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, Morgan Wallen, Jordan Davis and Trace Adkins. He was nominated for CMA Song of the year for “Drowns the Whiskey”, a multi-week #1 on country radio for Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert. The song was certified by the RIAA as a platinum selling single.

 

Roger Luce (emcee) is a recognized Long Island radio institution. His morning show “Roger and JP” has been on 102.3 WBAB for over two decades.