Artist Information Biography Looking for contemporary acoustic folk music peppered with rhythm and spice?  Patti DeRosa is a folk alchemist conjuring up an eclectic mix of musical magic…it’s a soft finger-picking ballad and a jazzy groove, an island rhythm and an edgy rocker, a political commentary and a humorous rhyme…You never know what you’re going to get and DeRosa likes it that way.  Her performances are a treat that are delivered with a stage presence that draws the audience in and warms the heart. Patti has opened for artists such as KJ Denhert, Antje Duvekot, Vance Gilbert, Vicki Genfan, Emma’s Revolution, Terence Martin, Lisa Moscatiello, Kevin So, and others. She has performed at the 2007 Boston Folk Festival, 2006 Folk Alliance Martin Guitar Showcase, and the 2006 Snapple Newport Sunset Music Festival. Patti DeRosa is a powerful presence, equally fun, funky, and sizzling. She revels in diversity, both personally and musically and when she’s not making music, she’s the President of ChangeWorks Consulting, which focuses on workplace community, and campus diversity - (visit www.changeworksconsulting.org). In addition to concerts, Patti can provide workshops and training including: Guitar-playing Songwriting Performance Campus/Workplace/Community Diversity Anti-Bias Facilitator Training Anti-Racism Awareness and Activism “Student Leadership for a Diverse Campus” Training Instrumentation Patti DeRosa - vocals and guitar Discography • "Secrets and Stories" - September 2007 Her latest CD, Secrets and Stories, is bursting with the flavors of jazz, R&B, rock, and funk, all grounded in a folk sensibility. Patti’s smooth vocals and crisp guitar playing are supported by a stellar cast of musicians including Vance Gilbert, John Curtis, Tom Eaton, Lorne Entress, Tara Greenblatt, Paul Kochanski, Kristen Miller, Billy Novick, and Pablo Picker. And then there is the songwriting – lyrics and melodies overflowing with passion, insight, and attitude. Though this CD features a full band, Patti’s percussive guitar style carries on the groove in her live performances. • "Paradise" - released January 2005 Her 1st CD, Paradise, was nominated for “Best Local CD” by Motif Magazine, and is played on radio stations across the country. • 2006 Indie Music For Life CD Compilation ("Beside the Pretty Church") •  Los Angeles Independent Artists of the Month CD Compilation - April 2006 ("Waiting in New Orleans") Links http://www.pattiderosa.com