Michael Patrick

Bio:

Inspired by the traditional folk, country, rockabilly, bluegrass, gospel, roots and rock sounds & writing of such artists as : Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, and the like, Michael Patrick has developed an appreciation of simplistic story-telling lyrics, catchy hooks and memorable melodies.

You can catch Michael performing solo acoustic shows or with his band of esteemed musicians known as "The Suburban Hillbillies" as well as Recalling the spirit of Johnny Cash in the Tribute show "RING of FIRE" Band!..

Michael has logged over 600 live performances in the tri-state (NY,NJ,PA) area, His achievements include: Two successful CD releases with air-play on WDHA 105.5 and several college radio stations, not to mention opening Slots for: Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Gary Allen, Justin Townes Earle, Chris Knight, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Pete Anderson and more. Michael also arranged and performed on a 3 week tour with Grateful Dead veteran keyboardist "Tom Constanten".

He maintains a website at: "www.michael-patrick.net" which includes tour dates, media photos and audio clips.

Member Since:

April 01, 2007

Influences:

Opening for RANDY TRAVIS! 7/23/09, Morristown Community Theatre, NJ

Johnny Cash, Justin Townes Earle, Lyle Lovett, Willie, Waylon, Hank, Hayes Carll, Chris Knight, Guy Clark, Joe Ely, Kevin Fowler, Radney Foster, Robert Earle Keen, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, John Prine, Slaid Cleaves, Tim O'Brien

Vid with John Eddie @ Katmandu, Trenton (Sorry bout the Quality) (Hint: Stop music player on top right first!)

Dead Flowers sung by Live Men

Record Label:

MPS Recordings