Obits 2026

Art Peterson (1944-2026)

Beloved local musician Art Peterson passed away October 9 at his home in Canyon at the age of 82. Now, happily reunited with his dog Lightnin’.

Art was a wonderful accordion & guitar player & singer, best known to contra dancers as a member of Wildcat Canyon, with Stephanie Costanza and Laurie Miller. For many years at the SF Free Folk Festival, he led a 2 hour afternoon contra dance musicians workshop, culminating in the mass community band at the evening dance.

A memorial is expected to be held sometime around the weekend of Jan 23-24, 2027.