Patterson Barrett
Austin, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2006 | SELF | AFM
Music
Press
"...There's something about this CD that comes through loud and clear: Barrett's earnest and charming songs and playing to match...there's a thread of honesty and soulfulness that runs through 'I Must Be Dreaming"...Trust me, this one will grow on you." - Charleston Gazette, 12/20/07
"...There's something about this CD that comes through loud and clear: Barrett's earnest and charming songs and playing to match...there's a thread of honesty and soulfulness that runs through 'I Must Be Dreaming"...Trust me, this one will grow on you." - Charleston Gazette, 12/20/07
"...he bears impressive credentials and considerable star connections…Barrett’s blue collar-country reveals a no-nonsense delivery and a keen eye for detail” - Performing Songwriter
"...he bears impressive credentials and considerable star connections…Barrett’s blue collar-country reveals a no-nonsense delivery and a keen eye for detail” - Performing Songwriter
"Barrett assembles an arresting collection of original tunes. His songs combine alt-country musical textures with relaxed folky arrangements to create musical tableaus..." - Vintage Guitar Magazine
"Barrett assembles an arresting collection of original tunes. His songs combine alt-country musical textures with relaxed folky arrangements to create musical tableaus..." - Vintage Guitar Magazine
"One of those heavy cats you never heard of because he chose to hang around Austin and raise his kids rather than hit the road finally takes his turn to step out. After years of working with Jerry Jeff Walker, Nanci Griffith, Gurf Morlix, Buddy & Julie Miller, Lou Ann Barton and lots of others you like from the Americana realm, this is a tasty work out... a must for Americana fans, who are certain to flip out at discovering an important missing link." - Midwest Record
"One of those heavy cats you never heard of because he chose to hang around Austin and raise his kids rather than hit the road finally takes his turn to step out. After years of working with Jerry Jeff Walker, Nanci Griffith, Gurf Morlix, Buddy & Julie Miller, Lou Ann Barton and lots of others you like from the Americana realm, this is a tasty work out... a must for Americana fans, who are certain to flip out at discovering an important missing link." - Midwest Record
Discography
I Must Be Dreaming - 2007
"When I Was Your Age..." - 2012
Give'em What They Want - 2018
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Bio
Patterson Barrett moved to Austin shortly after appearing on Jerry Jeff Walkers first release on MCA records, playing pedal steel, dobro, and guitar (including the song L.A. Freeway).
Not long after arriving in Austin, he formed the band Partners In Crime, which included Buddy and Julie Miller, releasing one album on their own label, Criminal Records.
In the years since, Patterson produced some of Hal Ketchums earliest demos, served in Al Koopers back-up band, and performed before 10,000 festival-goers as Chuck Berrys pianist. He accompanied Nancy Griffith on Austin City Limits, legendary Austin singer Lou Ann Barton in music clubs around the country, and Buddy Miller on several records including his recent collaboration with Jim Lauderdale, "Buddy & Jim."
Patterson's discography includes three solo endeavors: I Must Be Dreaming in 2007, the 2012 release, "When I Was Your Age..." and Give'em What They Want in 2018
He cites Neil Young and country-rock pioneers Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers as his early influences, as well as soul stalwarts such as Sam and Dave, The Temptations, and Marvin Gaye. His music has been compared to John Hiatt, The Band (whose song Sleeping he lovingly covers), and Ryan Adams.
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