Dylan, Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Joni, Sheryl Crow, CSN, Neil Young, Emmylou, Willie, The Band, U2, Rickie Lee Jones, Fleetwood Mac, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Jonatha Brooke, Townes Van Zant, David Gray, Lyle Lovette, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Chris Whitley, Gram Parsons, Counting Crows, Crowded House, Richard Thompson, John Hiatt, Amos Lee, Ray Lamontagne, Lucinda, Eva Cassidy, Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett, etc..
Sounds Like
If you can imagine Sheryl Crow meeting Bonnie Raitt in a corner bar as they kick back a few cold ones with Lucinda Williams, then you'll have no problem envisioning PATTY BLEE pulling up a stool and fitting right in
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Patty Blee's husky voice, confessional songs and rootsy sound have earned numerous comparisons to the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin. Displaying a distinctive guitar style full of bass lines and grooves, Patty intertwines memorable melodies into mid and uptempo songs of love and longing. A wide range of influences are evident in her musical pallet-- blues, folk, celtic, country, and rock.
This year she celebrates the release of her new EP, "FROM THE INSIDE", 6 tracks of pure heart and soul, memorably solidified by a strong and unmistakable voice surrounded by some of the finest americana musicians around. This release is a refreshing look at a genre that increasingly knows no bounds, inspired by her travels from coast to coast and heart to heart...co-produced with Eric Corne, 4 of the tracks were recorded at Mad Dog Studios: Burbank, CA.
Patty Blee (vocals and acoustic guitar) Dave Raven (drums) {Lucinda Williams, Mike Ness, Jewel, Jim Lauderdale} Taras Prodaniuk (bass) {Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam} Chris Lawrence (lead guitar, pedal steel) {Mike Ness, Shooter Jennings} Carl Byron (keys) {Spencer Davis, Michelle Shocked, Warren Zevon} Doug Pettibone (electric guitars) {Mark Knopfler, Elvis Costello, Lucinda} Bliss (background vocals)
The other 2 at Cadence Studio, NJ: Ernie Trionfo on electric and acoustic lead guitars Blue Eagle on drums Rich Kurtz on bass Bliss on background vocals
Patty's previous recordings include her Treasure Records debut "DISGUISE" released in 2003. It is a testament to her work that she was able to assemble an all-star cast to help record her songs. Co-produced by Randy Friel (BeauSoleil) and Richard Crooks (Dylan, Dr. John) at Scullville Studios in NJ, mixed by legendary recording engineer Shelly Yakus (John Lennon, The Band, Tom Petty), "DISGUISE" is sure to have a permanent spot in any aficionado's collection. The stellar group of talent behind Patty includes Bob Dylan band regulars Larry Campbell on guitar and Tony Garnier on bass, with Richard Crooks on drums. John Hammond Jr. makes a guest appearance on harmonica as well as Augie Meyers (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Doug Sahm) on accordion. Even violinist / vocalist Soozie Tyrell (Bruce Springsteen) lends a hand.
"In short, I was knocked out.," said Peter North, Music Director of CKUA (Edmonton, Canada)
The Atlantic City Press said the "DISGUISE" displayed, "wonderfully written and crafted songs." and was chosen 17 in their list of the top 50 CD releases for the year.
A pivotal stepping stone in Patty's run of success was her performance at the 2002 Appel Farm Music and Arts Festival (NJ) alongside the likes of Jackson Browne and Jonatha Brooke as well as an appearance on the renowned "Folk Show" on WXPN in Philadelphia with Gene Shay.
Patty's next release, "ACOUSTIC VIBE", is a collection of stripped down acoustic arrangements of songs from "DISGUISE", as well as a batch of new, emotionally revealing songs. A representation of how she is most comfortable...just her and her guitar. As Blee told Atlantic City Weekly, she has always been inspired by "acoustic-based singer-songwriters - artists who display incredible courage by what they reveal of themselves."
"Songs written by the blood of the heart appeal to me"...with that in mind, give Patty's music a listen and understand what everyone is raving about.
OPENED FOR:
MARTINA MCBRIDE, LONESTAR, BLAKE SHELTON, JACKSON BROWNE, THE OUTLAWS, KANSAS, MARSHALL TUCKER, DICKEY BETTS, DELBERT MCCLINTON, SOOZIE TYRELL, JONATHA BROOKE and JOHN EDDIE to mention a few...
VENUES PLAYED:
APPEARED WITH SOOZIE TYRELL ON CONAN O'BRIEN, MOUNTAIN STAGE, THE STONE PONY, THE BOTTOM LINE, ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL, THE LIVING ROOM-NY, THE CUTTING ROOM, BITTER END, THE TURNING POINT, THE CANNERY BALLROOM IN NASHVILLE, HOTEL CAFE, MOLLY MALONE'S, THE GRAND OLE ECHO, CINEMA BAR, LESTAT'S, COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, WESTERN BEAT MUSIC SERIES, BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, APPEL FARM ARTS AND MUSIC FEST, TIN ANGEL, PUCK, THE BIRCHMERE, THE MOUNTAIN WINERY, WRITERS IN THE RAW, HOUSE OF BLUES (AC), HARD ROCK CAFE (AC), STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE, DANTE HALL
Hey Patty Blee! Oh Im going to miss the annual party this year! I'm playing at the Danm Jingle Ball in San Diego! Please give Bliss and the gang a big hello and hug
Great profile. Peace and progress. Many thanks for adding me and looking forward to your comment.. Any suggestion is welcome. Hope you enjoy and dance to my Music. All the best wishes. Farid
WOW Patty You Sure can Sing!! :) Thanks for the Big @#$% Picture!! LOL Thought I'd stop by and say hello!! Hope you and your family have an amazing Holiday Season and a lot of wonderful shows!
Beautiful Angel Patty...hopin life is really, really good for you today and your heart is...happy... Soooooooo...I been thinkin...uh oh...yep:-)...I been thinkin...haha:-) We are all gardners here with this thing we call life... This is the fertile ground of our hearts...
And these are the seeds of our hopes, dreams, desires, wants, and needs...
We put them in the fertile ground...nurture them with FAITH, water, love, pull the weeds, and believe...and look what happens!!;-)
Look!...Magic...ahh yes magic...not ALL the flowers will grow of course...how boring would life be if we knew everything...right?? So I'll tend my garden...you tend yours...and may you be blessed with abundance...love and joy!!!! I dunno....it seems to be working for this crazy Angel;-) Yep...it sure is! Have a wonderful, magical, enchanted week!!!! Love n Honor XOXO Yer Friend...Yer Crazy Angel MT
Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals!
We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.
Among Criminals Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Phila PA
Beautiful Angel Patty...hoping with all my heart your world is shining and your soul is happy tonight....
So...look a magic lamp....rub it I dare you;-)
Oh my...a genie! You get three wishes:-)
Yep! If you make these wishes, believe them, know it, feel it...the law of attraction says the Universe cannot deny you if you truly believe...I know it aint easy...but one thing your crazy Angel boy does know..is dreams can and do come true every second for someone...why not me??? Why not you!;-) Oh...Yep! I said it again! Yep...heehee!!!! Wish with me tonight and believe my dear friend...may you be blessed far beyond your wildest dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful week!! Love n Honor Yer Friend Yer crazy Angel XOXO MT
From The Inside...diggin it. It’s been over a year since my profile here on MySpace has been active, which is all explained on my posted One Sheet. Got new revised tracks up, new profile…started a blog about music genres…check it out. Ron Armstrong/Just Around The Bend…Again: “Right At The Meeting Point, Where Country Meets Blues of Blues, Meets California Rock”.
Very wet and windy here today and dark all day also. Winter is certainly here with vengance. Been writing Christmas cards tonight and making cards and doing album reviews. It is all go. I hope you are ok and having a lovely weekend.
Patty Blee's husky voice, confessional songs and rootsy sound have earned numerous comparisons to the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin. Displaying a distinctive guitar style full of bass lines and grooves, Patty intertwines memorable melodies into mid and uptempo songs of love and longing. A wide range of influences are evident in her musical pallet-- blues, folk, celtic, country, and rock.
