Patrick Fitzsimmons served his professional music tenure as a member
of From Good Homes, a folk/rock band out of New Jersey, signed to
RCA Records in the late ‘90’s. FromGoodHomesreleased three
recordings for RCA and toured nationally, sharing the stage with Bob
Dylan, The Dave Mathews Band, Joan Osborne and Bob Weir’s Rat
Dog, to name a few. In 1999 the band broke up and Patrick moved
to Burlington, Vermont and embarked on a solo career. He has been
touring the northeast ever since, drawing enthusiastically attentive
crowds wherever he plays.
Patrick has just released his fifth CD titled So Beautiful So
Blue. It is his first studio release in four years. He had released
Live: TheBirthdayShowsin 2006 which reached 20 on
that year's Folk DJ Chart.
Patrick started recording So Beautiful So Blue back in the fall
of 2007. Half way through the project he was diagnosed with
cancer and had to undergo treatment throughout the winter
and spring of 2008. On the "good days" he was able to
continue working on the CD as well as writing and recording
his new song "It's Alright", inspired by this "strange and
frightful twist of fate" and the outpouring of love and support
from family friends and fans wishing him well and keeping
him in their thoughts and prayers. Patrick is now in remission
and very happy to be back out playing music again.
Patrick writes songs that have that rare combination of strong
lyrics AND strong melody. He is a three time Ploughshares
songwriting contest finalist and has had his songs placed in
several independent films and on numerous radio station and
venue compilation CDs. He continues to tour throughout the
northeast winning over audiences with his soulful captivating
performances.
Patrick fourth CD, "LIVE THE BIRTHDAY SHOWS", which was recorded at his annual New Jersey birthday shows last year to sold out crowds. Patrick performed with his full band during the birthday shows, which included an ensemble of upright bass, percussion, violin, cello, keyboard and Patrick on guitar. The LIVE CD is jam packed with 17 tracks and is Patrick’s first live CD.
Just a few years earlier, Patrick released his third CD, "COLOR IN THE DARK". Jeff Rusch from WNTI Radio said, “Some say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Patrick takes you into his soul through his music. Emotions pour out of his songs like a wellspring. Sit back, wrap yourself around a pillow and listen to Color In The Dark. Enjoy the journey!” And Robert Resnik from Seven Days said, "Fitzsimmons' third self-produced recording, Color In The Dark, is yet another folk-rock gem. One listen to Color In The Dark confirms this dude knows how he wants his recordings to sound, and how to accomplish it. Color In The Dark is clearly the work of a pro."
His second CD, "DANCE", was released in 2002. Dance appeared on several top ten folk DJ lists for that year. Mick Skidmore of Relix Magazine wrote, “Dance is a remarkable album of beautiful and thought provoking songs. Fitzsimmons’ heartfelt and often rhythmic songs are the focal point… His delicate vocals make him one of the most captivating, if understated, songwriters around today.” And New Jersey’s Daily Record wrote, “Perhaps the most beautiful sounding album of the year… poetic lyrics, hauntingly beautiful melodies, while also getting down right funky at times.”
In April 2001, Patrick released his first full length CD, "THE CHANGING", to wonderful reviews and was voted as one of the top 5 Vermont releases in 2001 by Seven Days magazine. Robert Resnik of Vermont Public Radio raved, “This man can really sing! The songs are carefully crafted and range from pop/folk anthems to a number of masterful love ballads.”
The artistic wonder that flowed from the show that you and Rob put on last night at the ~purple moon~ was once again " a treat for the mind-main frame" the circuits were filled and covered with lots of good vibes, Thanks! and thanks for the 2 cds!!! they will be shared with many. Blessings, Kerinunos~
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