Petersen VlogsAs some of you know, we recently released a collaboration with our dear friend Mark Mazengarb on the main channel. We had so much fun learning San Antonio Rose and recording it for you all, so we decided to take you behind the scenes of the entire process — something we've never been able to share before!
Next week marks our final vlog from New Zealand (so bittersweet!), but it also kicks off our Australian adventures. Let us know if you enjoy this kind of video and what content you'd love to see on the vlog channel once this series wraps up. As always, thanks so much for watching!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timestamps:
00:00 - Learning Chords & Lyrics 00:53 - Full Band Rehearsal 02:24 - Twin Fiddles 04:18 - Setting Up 05:55 - Final Rehearsal 06:30 - Outfits 07:00 - Audio Set Up 07:58 - Practicing Movement 09:17 - Recording the Song 11:17 - Listening Through 11:37 - Filming Outro 13:04 - Up Next
Learning & Filming San Antonio Rose | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-06-04 | As some of you know, we recently released a collaboration with our dear friend Mark Mazengarb on the main channel. We had so much fun learning San Antonio Rose and recording it for you all, so we decided to take you behind the scenes of the entire process — something we've never been able to share before!
Next week marks our final vlog from New Zealand (so bittersweet!), but it also kicks off our Australian adventures. Let us know if you enjoy this kind of video and what content you'd love to see on the vlog channel once this series wraps up. As always, thanks so much for watching!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timestamps:
00:00 - Learning Chords & Lyrics 00:53 - Full Band Rehearsal 02:24 - Twin Fiddles 04:18 - Setting Up 05:55 - Final Rehearsal 06:30 - Outfits 07:00 - Audio Set Up 07:58 - Practicing Movement 09:17 - Recording the Song 11:17 - Listening Through 11:37 - Filming Outro 13:04 - Up Next
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsWhats in Matts Guitar Case? | Tour Set-UpPetersen Vlogs2025-09-17 | We just finished our last show in Germany, and decided it would be fun to give you a tour of Matt's guitar set-up before we head to our shows in Denmark!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsExploring Hobbiton | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-09-08 | ...Were coming to Germany and Denmark! 🇩🇪🇩🇰 | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-09-08 | Hello everyone! We're so excited to announce that we are leaving for Germany and Denmark this Wednesday, and we would love to see you there.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsA Day in Branson | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-09-03 | We love taking you guys overseas with us on our travel adventures, but this time we're changing it up! We wanted to show you some of our highlights here in Branson, Missouri.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsFinal Reveal!Petersen Vlogs2025-08-20 | The wait is over! How many of you guessed it correctly?
Thank you to Anthony for being such a good sport in our mysterious giveaway. We had so much fun putting this together! Thanks everyone for tuning into this miniseries, and we’re excited to return back to vlog content in two weeks.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsAssembling the Strangest Gift We’ve Ever Given (Part 1) | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-08-13 | We’re taking a brief vlog break because, as ruler of vlog channel, I have decided to begin a two week reign of terror. Just last week, one (un)lucky member of our Patreon community received the gift of a lifetime and filmed their reaction — but before you see that, I decided many of you could benefit from a lesson in woodworking. Turns out all you need to cut wood is a kitchen knife, a cutting board, and some scissors!
This week and next week, you must all be subjected this mysterious grim giveaway, and then immediately after we shall resume our normal vlog scheduling. Leave your guesses below as to what the prize is! And here’s to hoping this is the strangest thing we ever do.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsFiddle Intercoms & Flying Grapes in Hot Springs, Arkansas | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-07-30 | We’re officially back in the States! This week on the road, The Petersens travel to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas—one of our favorite venues and spots to play close to home. After a fun concert with an amazing crowd, we explored the area and its unique Hot Springs charm before heading to Nashville to kick off our next big project.
Of course, no Petersen tour is complete without a little chaos: grapes were thrown, violins were screeched over the intercom, and Emmett went full barista mode—just another day on the road!
Stick around to the end for a sneak peek at what we’ve got coming next—we’re so excited to share it with you.
🎶 Weekly vlogs from our life as a touring family bluegrass band 📍 Filmed in: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas & Nashville, Tennessee
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsTaronga Zoo Sydney & Journey Home | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-07-16 | After the craziness of our show schedule, we took a few days to relax, goof around, and explore Sydney before heading home. A huge thanks to our friend Ben for giving us an incredible tour of Taronga Zoo Sydney!
Thank you so much to everyone who followed along on this trip—and an extra big thank you to those who made the journey to see us in person. We’re so grateful for all of you!
We’ll be switching to posting new videos every other Wednesday. This will help us keep creating quality content while balancing our music schedule. We’re excited to keep sharing our adventures and music with our extended family here on the channel!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsSydney Finale: Our Last Show in Australia! | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-07-09 | 🇦🇺 Our last show in Australia! 🎶 What an incredible journey this has been.
In this vlog, we sing “Goodness of the Lord” with Liv Chapman (who co-wrote it with Katie!), record a YouTube video of Colin’s beautiful original song “Jesus, Strong and Kind,” and wrap up our final show Down Under!
We’ve got one more Australia vlog coming your way, where we get to relax and meet some amazing Australian wildlife.
✨ What kind of content would you love to see next on this channel? Drop your ideas in the comments—we’re excited to start something new!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timecode: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Traveling to Sydney 02:41 Church 03:06 Show Day 04:48 Set Up 06:36 Soundcheck 07:08 Liv Runs Through Song 08:30 Jesus, Strong and Kind 09:06 Pre-show Meet 11:00 Colin's Set 12:28 Awful Musical Moment 12:58 Showtime 18:40 Meet n Greet 20:55 Goodbyes 22:15 Up Next
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsCancelled Show & Bluegrass in Melbourne | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-07-02 | From chaotic travel days to unforgettable music moments—our second show in Australia brought us to the amazing city of Melbourne! 🇦🇺
Tropical cyclones tried to derail our plans, so we drove seven hours across the country, fueled by coffee, jokes, and a bit of sleep deprivation. Once we made it, Melbourne completely stole our hearts with its vibrant streets, friendly faces, and an incredible audience.
Join us as we explore the city, share laughs about Aussie slang (and expensive hotel snacks!), wander into baby stores, and finally hit the stage for another bluegrass show on our Down Under tour. Along the way, we catch up with fans whose stories remind us why we love doing this—and why we'll never forget this trip.
Thanks to Colin Buchanan for making the music even more special backstage—and onstage!
🎶 Watch to the end for music highlights, post-show reflections, and some wild tales from the road.
Next week, we're headed to Sydney for our last show of the entire tour! It's been a crazy ride, and we've loved having you all follow along.
Comment below and let us know what content you'd love to see once our Australian adventures wrap up!
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►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogs #Melbourne #BluegrassBluegrass Down Under: Canberra Show | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-06-25 | Our first bluegrass vlog from Australia is here! 🇦🇺 After a long travel day, we landed in Sydney and jumped right into sightseeing—giant fruit bats and all! Then it was off to Canberra for the first live show of the tour, where we had the chance to meet the legendary Colin Buchanan. Our Canberra crowd welcomed us with open arms full of treats (and some top-notch kangaroo advice).
This is just the beginning of our Australian bluegrass tour, and we're thrilled to bring you along. Next stop: Melbourne!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsFarewell, New Zealand! Final Show in Kerikeri | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-06-11 | We've had the absolute time of our lives exploring the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand and being so warmly welcomed by our incredible hosts—the Mazengarbs and the Footes. This final NZ vlog is packed with special moments: we play our last show in Kerikeri for an absolutely delightful crowd, take in the magic of the Footes' stunning, Hobbiton-esque home, and then head off to Australia to begin the next exciting chapter of our journey.
We can't wait for you to experience this new adventure with us—Australia, here we come!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timecode:
00:00 Intro 00:56 On the road again 01:20 Kerikeri 01:46 Matt's Bathroom Tour 02:30 Set Up 03:30 Soundcheck 04:11 Homeschooled 05:06 Patreon Hangout 05:43 Emmett & Mark Jam 06:43 Showtime 10:09 Q&A 10:49 Final Show Moments 13:19 Meet n Greet 16:36 Post Show Thoughts 17:37 Penelope's House 18:17 Randy & Matt Jam 18:45 Auckland Bound 19:46 Final Dinner 20:13 Goodbyes 22:04 Airport Chaos 23:06 Cockroach
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsWhangārei Show & Unexpected Gear Trouble | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-05-28 | We're nearing the end of our New Zealand vlogs — and honestly, it's bittersweet. We've been incredibly lucky to spend our last few days here staying at the beautiful Foote's home. Their kindness and hospitality made it feel like a dream, and we’re so grateful.
Despite a few hiccups (Julianne recovering from being sick and our bass pick-up deciding to give up), Whangārei still turned out to be an unforgettable stop. The show was amazing, and it meant so much to meet everyone who came out and supported us!
Thanks for being on this journey with us — it's not over yet, but we're soaking in every last moment. 💛
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsGoats, Visa News, & Bluegrass in Auckland, NZ | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-05-23 | So much happened in this vlog!
No one guessed the goat scene right—and honestly, I’d be more concerned if you had. Poor Matt. 😂 We had car trouble, tried the famous real fruit ice cream, and finally got our Australia visa news while driving to Auckland (with only 4 days until we're set to be in Australia).
Playing in Auckland was pure joy. You were warm, kind, and such a fun crowd to sing to! Can’t believe there are only two shows left in New Zealand. How did that fly by so fast?!
👉 If you’ve been following along—thank you. And if you’re new here, welcome! Hit subscribe to catch the last leg of our NZ tour and follow us into the next adventure.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timecode 00:00 - Theme Song 00:43 - Running Behind 02:47 - On the Road 03:21 - Goats 04:47 - Car Problems 05:39 - 50+ yrs Later 06:30 - Visa Results 07:44 - Real Fruit Ice Cream 08:38 - Coffee Hunt 09:05 - Load In 12:04 - Sound Check 12:36 - Patreon 13:10 - Backstage 16:07 - Show Time 17:50 - Q&A 18:17 - Show Time, pt two 20:08 - Meet n Greet 23:54 - Post Show 25:17 - Chickens 25:49 - Goodnight!
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsA Balcony Proposal & Bluegrass in Hamilton, NZ | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-05-14 | After a few restful days in beautiful Flaxmill Bay, the Petersens hit the road again — this time to Hamilton, New Zealand! Matt's still hard at work sorting out our Australian visas, Mark surprises us with custom mugs made by his talented sister Sarah (you might recognize her work from our intro video), and we play one of the most unique venues yet — complete with an audience behind us! Oh, and did we mention Katie got a surprise marriage proposal from the balcony?
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timecode 00:00 - Theme Song 00:45 - Sarah's Ceramics 02:07 - On the Road 02:45 - Hamilton, NZ 04:08 - Set Up 06:20 - Patreon 07:38 - Princess Katie 08:06 - Visa 09:38 - Hamilton Show 12:25 - Ukujayjay 13:25 - Q&A 14:55 - Showtime 18:00 - Meet 'n Greet 21:48 - Post Show Thoughts 23:45 - Up Next
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsBeaches and Birthday Jams in New Zealand | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-05-07 | We had the most incredible time relaxing in Flaxmill Bay during our days off! New Zealand truly offers some of the most breathtaking sights we’ve ever seen—and yes, we finally tackled the long-awaited Vegemite vs. Marmite debate. Have you guys ever tried Vegemite or Marmite? Which member do you think had the most accurate reaction?
And of course, the highlight of it all--celebrating our dear new friend Mark’s birthday with homemade food, music, and a beautiful gathering of family.
We feel so blessed to have these experiences and are so grateful to share them with you all. Thanks for coming along with us!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Timecode 00:00 - Theme Song 00:44 - Traveling to Flaxmill 01:20 - Vegemite vs Marmite 04:52 - Lonely Bay 05:58 - Ferry into Town 06:49 - Visas 07:58 - Coffee? 08:44 - Cathedral Cove 10:40 - Dinner in Town 11:34 - Hot Water Beach 13:28 - Visas Again 14:00 - Katie has Worms 16:16 - Mark's Birthday Dinner 17:45 - Jamming 20:28 - Up Next
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsOcean Swims & Bluegrass in Thames, NZ | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-04-23 | We kicked off this vlog with an early morning hike up Mount Maunganui—easily one of the most stunning spots we've been to in New Zealand. After cooling off with a swim in the ocean, we hit the road again and made our way to Thames for a bluegrass performance. It was one of those days that just flowed—nature, music, and a whole lot of fun with the family. Once again, thank you to the Mazengarbs for being such incredible hosts, and thank you guys for tagging along!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsCliff Jumping & A Bluegrass Show in Tauranga, NZ | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-04-16 | Welcome back to our New Zealand tour! Who knew a travel day could be this fun? Huge thanks to Mark for showing us around — local tips always make the difference. We soaked in more of New Zealand’s stunning scenery and wrapped it all up with a bluegrass show for some awesome new Kiwi friends in Tauranga.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsKicking Off New Zealand: Our First Show in Wellington! | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-04-02 | The adventure began with a 7-hour drive, a much-needed swim break, and, of course, a deep dive into some gas station cuisine (arguably the best part of visiting new countries). Day two started with a lovely breakfast with an even better view, a near-miss on a live radio cue, and our very first show of the tour—on the other side of the world! Watching this back, I’m just so grateful for our incredible Wellington crowd. Their kindness and energy made for the perfect start to this journey!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsFrom the U.S. to NZ: Our First Bluegrass Tour Down Under | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-03-29 | Our Bluegrass Band Travels to New Zealand! 🇳🇿🎶
We’ve officially made it across the globe to beautiful New Zealand! In this vlog, we take you along for two exciting radio interviews, soak in the breathtaking scenery, and experience the incredible hospitality that makes this place so special.
Of course, no trip to New Zealand would be complete without a visit to Hobbiton—where we walked through the Shire itself! (Can you guess which two of us are the biggest Lord of the Rings fans? 👀)
From picking tunes to exploring Middle-earth, this adventure is already shaping up to be unforgettable. Be sure to catch our next vlog on Wednesday, where we take the stage for our first New Zealand show!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogs #NewZealand #Bluegrass #PetersenVlogs #FamilyBand #HobbitonBand Trip: Missouri to New ZealandPetersen Vlogs2025-03-26 | Mom narrates our initial journey to the other side of the ocean! So excited for you to see the full New Zealand trip Saturday at 1pm.Matt & Emmett Q&A, the office | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-03-19 | Welcome to the last Q&A of this series! I tried making the audio pretty clear on this one, so we shot it back home in the office. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a question--it was truly a riot.
Next week we are beginning our New Zealand content! There is SO much content from NZ and Australia, I genuinely am unsure when we will run out. If you have any feedback on what would make the vlogs more enjoyable to watch, leave a comment below! We're grateful to be back home, and I'm excited for this next season on the channel. -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsEllen & Julianne Q&A, Australia | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-03-12 | New Q&A, woohoo! I'm writing this description just a few hours before we leave the hotel in Sydney and head home, and it's been fun to reflect on what a crazy tour this has been. It is our longest tour we've ever done, and what a blessing it's been to experience two cultures up close for a little while.
Aaron did a great job capturing content throughout this trip, and I can't wait to take you guys along our journey on this channel!
Leave your comments for Matt & Emmett below! Maybe I'll force them to film it in the airports. Who knows! -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsKatie & Karen Q&A, New Zealand | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-03-05 | From Kitchen Katie to music to faith, you guys asked so many great questions for this Q&A. Comment below what you’d like answered from the duos Ellen & Julianne, and Matt & Emmett in Australia! 
Also, just to clarify, Katie is a lover of animals. She simply is quite allergic and was not in the mood to get sick on this trip!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsClips from New Zealand, but out of context | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-02-26 | Kia ora, everyone! We are in the middle of our New Zealand tour and having a blast exploring and playing music for our friends on the island. My siblings like to claim that sometimes I edit videos and take them out of context (gasp!), so I thought it was only fitting to create an entire video out of context. It will not make any sense, and it is going to be strange, but I hope you enjoy this sneak peek into this last week of our tour. All context guesses are welcome, of course.
Next week, we're uploading a Q&A of Katie and Karen in NZ--it's gonna be a hoot youtu.be/hfmvOltRzh4
Please let me know if you actually enjoy this no-context style of video, or if you have any ways you'd improve it! I am experimenting around to try and give you all current content during busier seasons. But if you prefer the throwbacks, I have plenty more of those I can edit as well.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsBluegrass, Fishing Tournaments, & Country Clubs | Petersen ThrowbackPetersen Vlogs2025-02-19 | Another throwback video for your queue! This was so long ago I had forgotten most of it and was equally surprised. Hypothetically, if we were to do a few videos of Q&As featuring 2-3 band members at a time, what pairings would you like to see? And what questions would you have to ask? I thought it would be fun to film some relevant content during this tour that I could edit pretty fast. Let me know your thoughts! And as always, thanks for tuning in! -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsKansas Show & Fiddle Problems | Petersen ThrowbackPetersen Vlogs2025-02-12 | Here's another short throwback for you guys! McPherson Opera House is a stunning gem in the Midwest--we were thrilled to play bluegrass for our Kansas friends. Even though it wasn't fun dealing with the fiddle malfunctions in Kansas, we loved meeting the luthier behind Katie's incredible 5-string violin that gives our band such a fun sound. Katie had to figure out the whole Kansas show on a 4-string right before, and she took it in stride. Thanks for tuning in! -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsA Show in a Day: St LouisPetersen Vlogs2025-02-06 | ...Playing Bluegrass for a Marriage Cruise | Petersen Throwback VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-02-05 | (2024) Thank you so much to Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise for having us be part of their incredible program! We were blown away by the other entertainers and speakers, and learned so much--even those of us single kids. My only regret is that I did not film half as much as I should have! -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsBTS: The Petersen’s Carol of the BellsPetersen Vlogs2025-01-30 | ...Come with me to a TV interview!Petersen Vlogs2025-01-29 | ...Bluegrass Christmas in Texas | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-01-15 | It's our last vlog of the 2024 Christmas tour! Texas is the perfect state to end such a fun tour, and we hope you all enjoyed following along the journey.
As it says at the top, the next vlog will be February 5th. I will be taking a 2-week break from posting so that I can prepare better for the 2025 season of music and content. However, I will be posting some shorts on here so keep your eyes peeled for that! Thank you guys for being the best support base we could ask for, and I'm so excited for 2025.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
This whole day was a giant whirlwind! What a blast to get to spend some time with our Bass Pro family, and then all the familiar faces at our Santa Barbara show. We don’t deserve you guys! Next week is our final Christmas tour vlog (hello, Dallas), and then we’ll be back with some throwbacks from last year until we enter our NZ and Australia tour. -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #petersenvlogs ... Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.comPlaying Bluegrass in Charlotte | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2025-01-01 | Happy New Year, everyone! This week we are back in Charlotte for our Christmas tour, and we had the best time. -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsDayton (where we started) | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-12-25 | Merry Christmas, everyone! We had so much fun playing bluegrass in a foundational place for our family: Dayton, Ohio. This was the last base our dad was stationed before we finally moved to Branson. Needless to say, we have so many early bluegrass memories there. In the actual timeline, we flew straight to Charlotte the morning after this and did a show, but we wanted to separate each video into its own part, so that'll be next week! Again, Merry Christmas, everyone! -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsBluegrass & St. Louis: A 20-hr Day | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-12-18 | Welcome to St. Louis! It’s not often we play out-of-town shows and still get to sleep in our own beds afterward. We got to see so many familiar faces, and also celebrate Aaron's birthday on the road. Also, this might just be Emmett’s wildest digital footprint yet. Stay tuned for next week’s video—Dayton, here we come!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsFirst Christmas Stop: Michigan | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-12-11 | The 2024 Christmas tour is officially underway! Last month, we kicked things off in Ludington, Michigan, where we were welcomed by the kindest hosts at the Peterson Auditorium and a truly wonderful audience. Huge thanks to Ted Malt for inviting us and even sharing some incredible saxophone tips with our dad—it's amazing how there's always more to learn with instruments!
Stay tuned for next week's vlog of our St. Louis trip, and get ready for more Christmas tour videos rolling out after that!
P. S. If you're feeling the Christmas spirit and don't want to have to wait until next week for our St. Louis vlog, we have a whole playlist of vlogs from our Christmas tour last year! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEfxG7qK7IvoTV6uTm9ZLiyyyFTl0oBA
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsA day at work as a girl in a family bluegrass bandPetersen Vlogs2024-12-08 | ...Playing Bluegrass in Michigan #thepetersenfamily #petersenvlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-12-06 | ...Recording Our Bluegrass Christmas Album | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-12-04 | Thanks for tuning into our behind-the-scenes process of recording our latest Christmas album! This footage was from 2022, and we released the full album in 2023. You can stream it on all platforms, or enjoy a physical copy of it from our website (petersenband.com/product/we-dont-need-anything-this-year). We named it after Katie's original song, which actually had not been completed by the time we were recording the rest of the material.
Next week we are back on track with Christmas travel vlogs, and we can't wait to take you all along! Merry Christmas! - The Petersens
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsPlaying Bluegrass in England, Belgium, Germany, France, & Ireland | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-11-27 | Hello, everyone, and welcome to our final vlog of this tour throughout England, Belgium, Germany, France, & Ireland! I thought it would be fun to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the full experience of being on the road, and it’s been so rewarding to see everything come together. If you want more content from our Europe trip, extended vlogs are avable excludice to our Patreon community!
Next week, we’ll dive into our Christmas season, showing you guys our process of recording our last Christmas album, and something exciting is coming soon on Katie’s channel that I think many of you will really enjoy! We’ve already filmed our first stop on the 2024 Christmas tour in Michigan, and we can’t wait to share this new season of travels with you all.
Thanks so much for following along on this journey—it’s been a joy to bring you along! P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsOur Last Patreon Reunion | Petersen VlogsPetersen Vlogs2024-11-20 | This week, we're switching gears from our Europe content to share an unforgettable weekend we had this summer with the best Patreon community out there! 🎉
The weekend kicked off with our Little Opry show on Thursday night, followed by a cozy hangout at one of our favorite local spots, Vintage Paris Coffee Shop, where we caught up with everyone. On Friday, we split up—some of us explored the beautiful (and slightly rainy) Dogwood Canyon for lunch, while others hit the shooting range for some fun. Later that evening, we all came back together for snacks, a jam session, and an incredible drone show by SkyGlow Drones (check them out here: https://skyglowdrones.com).
Saturday was packed with excitement: breakfast at Billy Gail’s, an afternoon of games (trivia, guess the song, mad-libs), another performance at the Little Opry Theater, and dessert at Andy’s Frozen Custard. On Sunday, we wrapped up the weekend with church, lunch, and a few rounds of pickleball. It was such a joy to spend quality time with our Patrons off-screen in such a relaxed setting.
While this was our last official Patreon reunion, we’re so excited to pour that same energy into connecting with our Patreon community in new ways this season. We’re beyond grateful for a group of people who make it possible for us to play music together as a family. 💛
Want to join in on the fun? You can sign up for a membership on Patreon here: patreon.com/thepetersens.
Next week, it’s the mothership of all vlogs—a full-length version of our Europe tour! 🌍 It’s nearly two hours long, and I’m having the best time putting it together. Until then, thanks for watching and for supporting what we do!
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsPlaying Bluegrass in Ireland | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-11-13 | VLOGS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1PM CST Welcome to Ireland, the final stop on our incredible European tour! 🇮🇪🎶 It’s been an unforgettable journey, and we can’t thank you enough for joining us every step of the way. From a 24-hour travel day to England, performing at an abbey in Belgium, the warm enthusiasm in Germany, and the vibrant streets of Paris, we’ve loved every moment—culminating in the beautiful Irish countryside for our grand finale.
Next week, we're back to our regular music adventures, but if you've loved these Europe vlogs, we’re releasing extended versions of each stop on the tour, exclusively on Patreon. And if you can’t join us on Patreon right now, don’t worry—we’re also releasing all the Europe vlogs as one FULL video on Nov 27th 1pm CST. Stay tuned for more family music, stories, and fun!
Highlights:
🍀 Exploring Ireland's iconic castles 🎸 Singing Wild Mountain Thyme with our Irish audience 🍻 Playing bluegrass in a classic Irish pub 🎶 Ending our European adventure on a high note, surrounded by you all!
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and join us every Wednesday at 1pm CST for more of our family music adventures from around the world! 🎥 P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸 *» 2025 TOUR DATES «*
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsPlaying Bluegrass in France | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-11-06 | VLOGS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1PM CST
Our bluegrass family band has officially gone international…in Paris! 🎻✨ The kindness of our Parisian audience blew us away, and we even got an unforgettable triple encore. This vlog has a unique format, too—we captured some of our sightseeing adventures around the city the day after our show. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us in France!
Next week, we’re thrilled to bring you along for the final stop on this incredible European tour, returning to where our overseas journey all began: Ireland!
Highlights:
🗼 Watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night 🥐 Experiencing French cuisine and world-class art 🎶 Sharing bluegrass with the most amazing audience
🔔 Subscribe to join us for more family music adventures around the world! 🎥 P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸 *» 2025 TOUR DATES «*
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsPlaying Bluegrass in Germany | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-10-30 | **VLOGS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1PM CST** What an unforgettable experience in Germany! 🎶 After our amazing reception last year, we were beyond thrilled for Ellen to experience performing for a German crowd for the very first time. 🎻
A huge shoutout to Stadthalle Köln-Mülheim for the delicious treats and warm hospitality. ❤️ Thanks to Luke and Nick for using their vacation day to help us shuffle cars around—we were in a bind and they really saved us! And of course, a special thanks to Heinz, our incredible host, who made this adventure possible once again.
🎻 Highlights:
🍬 Snacking on German candies backstage 🏰 Touring the stunning Cologne Cathedral 🎺 Mom playing the Cologne fight song on her trumpet
🔔 Subscribe for more family music adventures! P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸 *» 2025 TOUR DATES «*
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsPlaying Bluegrass in a Belgian Abbey | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-10-23 | **VLOGS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1PM CST** Join us for an unforgettable musical adventure as we play bluegrass in Belgium at Ten Putte Abbey! This was our first time ever playing in an Abbey, and as you can see, our hosts went above and beyond taking care of us and making this event truly magical. I hope you enjoy these behind-the-scenes moments, and experience the joy and peace we felt performing in a place like no other, for a crowd like no other.
🎻 Highlights:
Exploring Bruges before our performance Losing our bag with our sound pedals until right before the performance 🎸 A taste of Belgian culture (hello waffles) 🇧🇪 Music & dinner at Ten Putte Abbey Live performance clips you won't want to miss!
💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever seen a bluegrass performance in a unique location? We once played bluegrass during a mass in Ireland, so this is not our first rodeo with Catholic friends and bluegrass.
🔔 Subscribe for more family music adventures! P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸 *» 2025 TOUR DATES «*
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets -----------------------
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogsEating Kangaroo in Belgium (ft. NO coffee) | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-10-16 | **VLOGS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1 PM CST**
This might be a first in Petersen family history: a video with no coffee! But what we lack in caffeine, we make up for with incredible experiences in Belgium. In this vlog, we explore Belgium, including a stop at Bonaparte—a hidden gem of a French restaurant in Burst. Despite language barriers, they gave us an unforgettable birthday celebration with amazing food and warm hospitality after a long travel day.
If you're ever near the area, we highly recommend visiting Bonaparte! Though they don’t have a website, here’s their Google Maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/Ksy6mngYU6udKbix7. The address is: Oudenaardsesteenweg 807 9420 Burst (Erpe-Mere), Belgium
Thank you so much for watching! Stay tuned for next week's vlog, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more adventures! P.S. Germany, Denmark and US shows coming up – tickets below! 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇸 *» 2025 TOUR DATES «*
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogs #TravelVlog #Belgium #FamilyVlog #FoodieFinds #HiddenGems #BonaparteBelgiumBluegrass & London (ft. 24 hr travel day) | Petersens Europe 24Petersen Vlogs2024-10-09 | **Videos every Wednesday at 1pm CST**
The Europe vlogs have commenced! In this video, we kick off our European tour, and I have to give a HUGE shoutout to Caleb, our sound wizard. Despite his last-minute addition to the trip, he tackled every new sound system and venue size like a pro, making sure we sounded our best at every show—especially in London! So, for all our jokes with him in the vlog, I hope you all know what an outstanding job he did with a smile on his face the entire time. Words don't describe how thankful we are for him, and I think he was probably the hero of this tour. Next week's vlog actually features his birthday! As always, thanks a million for watching.
🇺🇸 *UNITED STATES* Russia, Ohio - Aug 15 russiaschool.fantaztix.com Branson, Missouri - We have shows at the Little Opry Theatre all year, including Christmas shows through November and December petersenband.com/tickets
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
#ThePetersens #ThePetersenFamily #PetersenVlogs #PetersenEuropeanTour #PetersenTour #EuropeTour #BluegrassMusic #FamilyVlog #LondonShow #BehindTheScenes #TourLife #PatreonExclusiveVideoshoots, Nashville, & Katies Gaming Career | Petersens Throwback VlogPetersen Vlogs2024-10-02 | 🎶 Throwback Vlog! Join us on a fun trip down memory lane as my family and I hit the heart of Music City—Nashville! From continuing to play bluegrass during the Bass Pro fishing tournament to recording a few songs for a YouTube channel, and then getting to see a live show ourselves down at the Station Inn, this trip was packed with music and we were so thankful. 🎻✨
💬 Have you ever been to Nashville? Comment below your favorite Nashville places to go! We love finding new spots in the city.
►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com/about-the-petersens