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Patrick Droney (ON ITUNES AND IN STORES NOW!)
Rock / Alternative / Blues



Coastal, New Jersey
United States

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Member Since10/15/2006
Band WebsiteWWW.PATRICKDRONEY.COM
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16 year old PATRICK DRONEY has become one of America’s phenomenal young guitar players and talented young songwriters. He made his national recording debut on September 23, 2008 with The Other Side (Reform Records), a 12 song album that showcases his ability to write rock songs with impressive guitar solos that are rhythmically and lyrically heartfelt, while exuding a sense of isolation that defies his age. Two of the songs on the album were co-written with Droney, “Alive” with Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin and “Everything” alongside 3 Doors Down guitarist Chris Henderson during a trip to Nashville.

Droney first came to national attention in 2006 after winning the Robert Johnson Star Award as one of the country’s most promising young musicians, but in actuality he has been turning heads since picking up the guitar at the age of 7.

Critics have compared his talent to one that fuses elements of Stevie Raye Vaughan, Robert Johnson and John Mayer while adding his own original style. Patrick posses a textural smoothness and warm fluidity that connotes a visceral connection between his fingers and the fret board, belying his age. His songwriting and guitar style have allowed him the opportunity to play to a variety of audiences and cross generational lines- he has shared the stage and performed with Mitch Mitchell (drums) and Billy Cox (bass), the same Jimi Hendrix Experience rhythm section that played behind Hendrix at Woodstock as part of the Jimi Hendrix Experience Tour in 2007, then headlined 20 Summer Camp tour dates with screaming 8-18 year olds in 2008.

Patrick has graced the stages of The Montreal Jazz Festival, The Whiskey A-Go-Go, BB King’s Blues Clubs (LA and NYC), The Bamboozle Music Festival, and House of Blues, and most recently (September 2008) in front of thousands at the Big Spring Jam (AL) and The York Festival (PA). His band (in 2006) was even the youngest to play the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, according to Vintage Guitar Magazine. He has been the support band for such legends as BB King and the late great James Brown.

Steve Johnson, grandson of the legendary guitarist Robert Johnson and COO of the Robert Johnson Foundation says of his playing, “Patrick blew us away. We were amazed that a musician that young could play with that much skill and dexterity and with that much soul.” Blues Matters Magazine dubbed him “The New Generation”, The 2007 SXSW Festival Must-See list called him “one of the best young guitarists alive today,” New Jersey Monthly Magazine put him in their “What’s Hot List” (7/06), while local critics called his playing “off the charts impressive” (Courier Post) and “Young in years but long on talent and experience.”(Hyannis News).

He is among the youngest endorsees of Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitars, Budda Amplifiers, Two-Rock Amplifiers, and Dean Markley Strings; and the youngest to be endorsed by DiMarzio guitar pickups and hardware.

In addition to his guitar playing and original song writing, Patrick is also a caring and committed young man who strives to help make a difference in the world. His combination of talent and philanthropy are far beyond his teen years with his noted charitable endeavors on both the local and national level. In 2005 he was awarded the Nestlé Very Best in Youth Award and initiated a fundraiser that raised over $500,000 in disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina victims and an additional $250,000 for the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Program. As a youth volunteer for the National Hemophilia Foundation (Patrick was born with vonWillebrands syndrome, a bleeding disorder) he, along with his sister, have helped raised thousands of dollars for various children’s charities including the Alcove for Grieving Children and the Shelby Richter Fund. People Magazine featured the Droney siblings last year as “heroes among us”. In addition to serving on the board of the Nestlé Very Best in Youth Foundation, Patrick also shares a board seat with BB King on the Robert Johnson Foundation Heritage House, a foundation designed to give back to local communities through the Arts.

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Patrick and his parents moved to Linwood, New Jersey, (just outside Atlantic City ) when Patrick was 10 years old. He started playing guitar at the age of 7 after being told to avoid sports and other risky activities due to his vonWillebrands (vWD). “I was told I couldn’t play football,” says Patrick, “so I took up the guitar instead.”

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Colette

Matos Nancy



Nov 25 2009 8:49 AM

Good morning,

Thank you for add.

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
Chris Morrison (Twitter.com/CMorrisonMusic)

Chris Morrison (Twitter.com/CMorrisonMusic)



Nov 24 2009 2:06 AM

Come on over and check out the new songs!
'Who we Are' and '21st century'
Let me know what you think.

-chris
Joy Miller, Author

Joy Miller, Author



Nov 23 2009 10:39 PM

Patrick,
Thank you for adding me. I really appreciate you joining me on my author page. I will have a few songs from the soundtrack on the player soon, but will link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a great musical week.

Peace and respect,
Joy Miller
www.myspace.com/joymillermusic
Black Suede

Black Suede



Nov 22 2009 5:56 PM

What's up?,

Black Suede has just recently released a New song titled "Revenue Stream."
We know you have great taste in music. Drop through and let us know what think about it.
Your Opinion Means a lot!

Thanks much,

Suede MGMT
Kyle O

Kyle O



Nov 21 2009 5:12 AM

I have officially posted "The Worst Blog Ever." After you read it you will honestly be able to tell anyone that no matter how bad a blog is you have read "The Worst One Ever".

Peace and have a great day!!!!
Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ

Slick Nickel Band  Yuma AZ



Nov 18 2009 12:14 PM

Hi...Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site for a visit. Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.

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Here's hoping you have a fantastic week! Come back for a visit when you can.






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Mathew = P

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Nov 18 2009 4:45 AM

just wanted to drop by and say how much i enjoy listening to your music. that and good luck in your senior year. i just finished my senior year in australia. it's great to hear that your making a second album though, can't wait to hear it
Dalton B

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Nov 18 2009 4:34 AM

Hey Patrick i have talked to you before, i saw the post and all, goodluck on your senior year im in mine as well, enjoy it!. im glad your woking on another cd. it should be good im a big fan of your music, keep up the good work. My best wishes are to you! take care!
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Nov 12 2009 11:56 AM

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If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!

Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!

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Nov 12 2009 7:48 AM

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Claudia

Claudia T.



Nov 10 2009 11:23 PM

Hello MySpace Best Friends :)
Blackwater James

Blackwater James



Nov 7 2009 3:37 PM

Thanks For being our friend. Keep rockin!
josie

josie



Nov 1 2009 8:51 PM

merci pour l'add kiss de la cote d'azur
Laura

Laura



Oct 31 2009 8:18 PM

Happy Halloween! what are you doing for halloween tonight
Den

Den



Oct 29 2009 9:49 AM

thanks! its great to be friends with you on myspace!

Hope you like my songs

Keep in touch!

Den

UK

Shotgun City

Shotgun City



Oct 28 2009 12:35 AM

Hey, How do you like the tunes??
EVRIM TUZUN

EVRIM TUZUN
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Oct 25 2009 7:15 AM


Let the Music bless ur soul...
was busy at the studio... so how bout u?




Ms Nashville, Emma Mae Jacob & Friends

Ms Nashville



Oct 21 2009 6:28 PM

I hope you are feeling better!


Ms Nashville
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Oct 19 2009 9:47 PM

Patrick,
Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it.
My current project is a novel with CD soundtrack due out this fall.
Wishing you continued success and a wonderful musical week. A big congratulations on your new CD.

Peace and respect,
Joy Miller
Digital Geek

Digital Geek



Oct 17 2009 2:43 PM

Hi Patrick Droney (ON ITUNES AND IN STORES NOW!) !

Good music here

Keep the music on : )
Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy



Oct 15 2009 3:30 PM

Shane Murphy's new album "Street Money Miracle" is coming out in Canada on October 21st and in France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Belgium in January 2010! More info on www.myspace.com/shanemurphyevents
Digital Geek

Digital Geek



Oct 11 2009 2:49 PM

Hi Patrick Droney (ON ITUNES AND IN STORES NOW!) !

Good music here

Keep the music on : )
alexis

alexis



Oct 10 2009 9:49 PM

patrick.
why would you delete Love from your playlist.
i am so sad.
now you better learn hello im in delaware pretty soon.
<3
xXxAndresxXx

Andresito barriga



Oct 8 2009 5:45 AM

Patrick
you are awesome
hope you go really far with your music
Ms Nashville, Emma Mae Jacob & Friends

Ms Nashville



Oct 5 2009 3:23 AM

Hi Patrick,

I hope you had a great time with your shows and got a chance to rest before heading back school!

Lots of love to you,
Ms Nashville
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