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Patrik Ömalm Combo

The Blazing & Amazing Non-Cover Experience

About Me

The Combo formed in 2003, previously "The Part-Time Playmates"(1999) and "Patrik Ömalm Band"(1990), is merely one outlet of the songs I write. Despite the tradition of "a lot of fun & a little money", I've been stupid enough to even make records...10 of them so far...some guys never learn! I think the most important things are the ones ahead, but for those of you who might be interested, here are the titles: Into The Light (1993), Down That Lonesome Road (1994), 3:rd Time Around (1995), Original Hound Dog (1996), Hoodoo Trail (1997), Dog-Simple (1999), SkyTrain (2001), Countrybution (2004), Train Songs (2005) & Lo-Fi DeLuxe (2007)...not a single masterpiece in sight, but a pleasant way of wasting time...;) - P.Ö.

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Member Since: 12/27/2006
Band Members: Patrik Ömalm: guitar & vocals ¤ Mikael Östergård: drums ¤ Örjan Svensson: double bass
Influences: John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, ZaZa, Luisa & Elvis, The Ramones, Dr. John, Warren Zevon, The Clash, Ola & Potatisarna, Chet Baker, Howlin' Wolf, Thore Skogman, Francis Ford Coppola, Carlos Guitarlos, Johnny Burnette Rock & Roll Trio, Kjell Höglund, Dr. Faust, RL Burnside, Vince Ray, Gasolin', Charles Bukowski, David Lindley, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Dave Alvin, Hound Dog Taylor, Son House, Violent Femmes, Jimmie & Stevie, Ry Cooder, Yngve Ryd, Dino Zoff, Frank McCourt, Captain Beefhart, Fredrik Sandh, Willie Dixon, Stan Lynde, CC Adcock, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lennart Nordin...to mention but a few! In other words: The usual ones...;)
Sounds Like: ...the soundtrack of a perfect hangover!
Record Label: MSR
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The last blog...

...at least the last one before Christmas! I'm getting ready for the Holidays, which means I'll be focusing on other things than reflections, writing & cursing the computer...quite an effort,...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:10:00 PST

...& Ike Turner!

He may not have been the nicest guy on this planet, but he sure made a difference..I love his playing on Howlin' Wolf's "How many more years"!!! /The Combo Captain
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:33:00 PST

Thore Skogman R.I.P....

One of my absolute favorite songwriters is gone! I never got to meet him, but my ex-dog did...actually while being the dog of one of the sisters to the Combo-bassman...life sure is stranger ...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:12:00 PST

Inlandskult’s Christmas Party

Really nothing but a front & a clever cover-up for the infamous Palt Festivus taking place the day after the party! Musicians gather over a hardboiled lump of reindeer blood or potatoes at&n...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:27:00 PST

The end...

...of another year is approaching! Don't really know what to expect, but I got some ideas & I'd like to give them a shot...life's too short for making plans! I rather make things happen... Ri...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:23:00 PST

I remember...

...walking towards the School of Malmberget Central Junior High way back in the 70's... Education wasn't for free in those days...;) Tried to recover that feeling earlier this morning....not quit...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:04:00 PST

Yet another swing...

...at the fabulous hell of being 17: I must've been the most boring teenager of all times! Don't get me wrong: I've covered my share of the do & don't-issues (the keywords are "act...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:25:00 PST

Another celebration...

...this time, it's "Rockin' Robin" Strandgård turning 17...no big deal, but quite amazing considering he was 20 earlier this year! I guess a night with a GB-employee is the stuff that really can turn ...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:15:00 PST

2:nd day of winter...

...is here! Thought I'd get the hang of it after yesterday, but the snow arrived early this morning & I don't feel like arguing with 2 ft of white malicious powder turning every step int...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:30:00 PST

All of a sudden...

...I feel the urge of celebrating 2 of the absolute finest guitar players that ever crossed my path & influenced me in every possible way!!! Elvin Bishop & Peter Green! They're both still aliv...
Posted by Patrik Ömalm Combo on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:22:00 PST