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. After years developing her
distinctive phrasing and rhythmic guitar style playing along the
Jersey Shore, she recorded her solo debut, the Treasure Records
release "DISGUISE". If you can imagine Sheryl Crow meeting Bonnie
Raitt in a corner bar as they kick back a few cold ones with Lucinda,
then you'll have no problem envisioning PATTY BLEE pulling up a stool
and fitting right in.
"In short, I was knocked out.," said Peter North, Music Director of
CKUA (Edmonton, Canada)
It is a testament to her work that Patty was able to assemble an
all-star cast to help record her songs. Co-produced by Randy Friel (BeauSoleil)
and Richard Crooks at Scullville Studios and mixed by legendary
recording engineer Shelly Yakus (John Lennon, 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
(Bob Dylan, Dr. John) 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, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow) lends a hand.
Patty has developed a distinctive guitar style full of bass lines and
grooves, and has intertwined 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.
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. Patty has appeared on the
renowned "Folk Show" on WXPN in Philadelphia with Gene Shay and was
selected to perform at the NEMO Music Showcase and Conference in
Boston and N2MC in Nashville. NEMO also included Patty's "Right
Between You and Me," from "DISGUISE", for inclusion on its compilation
CD. GuitarGirls.com, which named PATTY BLEE it's Artist of the Month
in April, has now selected another "DISGUISE" track, "I Believe In
This Love," for inclusion on its Compilation CD, which benefits AIDS
organizations worldwide through the Mercury Phoenix Trust, set up by
the surviving members of Queen in memory of Freddie Mercury.
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.
Her next CD, "ACOUSTIC VIBE", is a collection of fresh acoustic
arrangements of songs from "DISGUISE" as well as a batch of new,
emotionally revealing songs. As Blee told Atlantic City Weekly, she
has always been inspired by "acoustic-based singer-songwriters -
writers who display incredible courage by what they reveal of
themselves."
This fall 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
"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, BOZ SCAGGS,
JACKSON BROWNE,
THE OUTLAWS, KANSAS,
MARSHALL TUCKER, DICKEY BETTS, DELBERT MCCLINTON,
ENTRAIN,
SOOZIE TYRELL,
KASIM SULTON,
JOHN CORBETT,
GUY DAVIS,
JONATHA BROOKE,
RICHARD JULIAN,
KELLY JOE PHELPS,
GREG GREENWAY, TRAVIS HOWARD, CRAIG BICKHARDT, ROB MCNURLIN AND THE
BEATNIK COWBOYS, SUSAN MARSHALL, SIN CITY ALLSTARS
VENUES PLAYED:
APPEARD WITH SOOZIE TYRELL ON CONAN OBRIEN, PUCK, MOUNTAIN STAGE, THE
CANNERY BALLROOM IN NASHVILLE, NIEL'S OF MEMPHIS, HOTEL CAFE (CA),
MOLLY MALONE'S-HOLLYWOOD, CINEMA BAR- CULVER CITY, CA, LESTAT'S-SAN
DIEGO, COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, WESTERN BEAT MUSIC SERIES, STONE PONY
(asbury park), BOTTOM LINE (nyc), KENNY'S CASTAWAY'S-NY, THE BAGGOT
INN, GOOGIES ABOVE THE LIVING ROOM-NY, THE CUTTING ROOM-NY, ROCKWOOD'S
MUSIC HALL-NY, PARKSIDE LOUNGE-NY, BITTER END-NY, RED LION-NY ,
BLAGGARDS-NY, TURNING POINT-NY, BERGEN PAC-NJ, APPLE FARM ARTS AND
MUSIC FEST-NJ, HOMETOWN MUSIC SERIES, THE POINT (bryn mawr), TIN ANGEL
(philly), BURLAP & BEAN-PA, BAR NOIR-PA, BIRCHMERE -VA, THE MOUNTAIN
WINERY-CA, NEMO MUSIC CONFERENCE (boston), THE TOAD-NH, 2NMC MUSIC
CONFERENCE (nashville), FLYING SAUCER-TN, GENE SHAY SHOW WXPN, WRITERS
IN THE RAW, HARRY'S ROADHOUSE (asbury), HOUSE OF BLUES (AC), FORUM @
CAESAR'S, HILTON CASINO, RESORTS, TRUMP MARINA, BALLY'S WILD WEST,
HARRAH'S, SHOWBOAT, THE FOUNDATION ROOM @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES AC, HARD
ROCK CAFE (AC), CAREME'S CAFE SERIES, DEAD DOG SALOON, THE LIBRARY,
BUBBA MAC SHACK, THE TRINITY IRISH PUB @ THE PIER @ CAESAR'S, FUEL
HOUSE COFFEE CO-NJ, THE GRAND OLE ECHO-CA, STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE,
MOJO 13, DANTE HALL in ATLANTIC CITY