Nerak Roth Patterson is a sometimes-guitar-mate to Guy Davis. But Patterson is a fine songwriter and singer in his own right. His first album was released in 2004, and featured 11 originals; his latest, Brown Angel, has 12 competent blues originals. The title track is a thoroughly satisfying meat-and-potatoes Chicago shuffle. In addition to Patterson showing off his stinging blues guitar talents, he provides ample room for his keyboard friend, Chief Johnny Lonesome, to also solo. The second tune, “Everybody Counts,” is a funky message song dedicated to Patterson’s guitar style is very reminiscent of Otis Rush’s thick-toned Gibson. Like a Rush solo, he starts with rich bends and then blends in his own high-string, dive-bomber runs. Combined with his rich voice and intelligent band arrangements, you have a very solid sophomore release in Brown Angel.
-Art Tipaldi-Senior Editor, Blues Review Magazine, Boston Blues Society
NERAK ROTH PATTERSON may go down as the Bluesman of the 21st Century!
Having such heavies as Guy Davis and Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull play on
your CD's is no small feat and Nerak has navigated the Blue waters of the music
world well at a young age, and stands firmly as captain on the 'Deck of his Ship'!
He released his 1st CD BLUESDADDY in 2004 & then followed up quickly with
BROWN ANGEL in 2005! Hitting the club and festival circuit with his band he
made more stellar friends such as the great BB King. Seeing Nerak's show live
one understands how he caught BB's eye. Hot sizzling guitar playing, precise
tone and real deal blues vocals along with a top flight band make this
Bluesman's Shows the kind you don't want to miss! Blues Festival E-Guide
Roth, How's everything at the Patterson ranch? come downtown to see us at J-Alan's tomorrow, 11/7, at 121 N. Ludlow St. (across from the Schuster stage door). be sure and let the rest of the guys know -- and bring yer ax!
Hey Nerak!!!, yes your music is so good!, and yes i..m long time offline on IM, but I hope come back on IM very soon, and too the hour is diferent here in Spain, but I try talk with you very soon, I listening so much your CD!!, and I wish you come back to Spain on tour very soon too, and sorry but my english is very bad,
So sorry that I missed your show in Roanoke, VA on Oct 17. I'll have to be sure to take the night off for your next show in town. Wishing you the best.
Thanks so much for the add. We really will try to see you on the 16th. Jerry would be thrilled (me too). He was an entertainer for years and and still just loves a good party! The Brixx is a terriffic little venue. Our best to You.
I applaud your decision to go back to school, Nerak.
I flunked out of college with a vengeance in 1972, and when I went back in January 1981, I was on the dean's list for the first three semesters I was back. Believe me — if *I* can go back and do well, *anyone* can go back and do well.
Nerak Roth Patterson is a sometimes-guitar-mate to Guy Davis. But Patterson is a fine songwriter and singer in his own right. His first album was released in 2004, and featured 11 originals; his latest, Brown Angel, has 12 competent blues originals. The title track is a thoroughly satisfying meat-and-potatoes Chicago shuffle. In addition to Patterson showing off his stinging blues guitar talents, he provides ample room for his keyboard friend, Chief Johnny Lonesome, to also solo. The second tune, “Everybody Counts,” is a funky message song dedicated to Patterson’s guitar style is very reminiscent of Otis Rush’s thick-toned Gibson. Like a Rush solo, he starts with rich bends and then blends in his own high-string, dive-bomber runs. Combined with his rich voice and intelligent band arrangements, you have a very solid sophomore release in Brown Angel.
-Art Tipaldi-Senior Editor, Blues Review Magazine, Boston Blues Society
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