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We Are Patterns

About Me

We Are Patterns, a young group of four talented musicians, bring a set of unique styles together to create a fresh sound influenced by funk, folk, jazz, blues, alternative and even hints of metal.
Vocalist and rythym guitarist Alex, hailing from a town with a population of only thirty, grew up with a background in choral voice. Inspired by his father's garage band at an early age, Alex began writing songs on an acoustic guitar and performing them at local venues with various other local musicians, including Patrick, the bassist of the group.
Patrick grew up in the small town of Spring Grove MN. Wanting to do something out of the norm in this small Norwegian town, he decided to pick up bass guitar and found his way into a country variety gig where he learned much of his knowledge of music. Being in love with Flea's funky styles of the Chili peppers, much of his bass lines derive off of a funky jive. With Patrick being friendly and random, there is never a dull moment when he's around!
Lead guitar player, Ryan, set his roots firmly in Blues and Jazz. His biggest influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, and Charlie Byrd. Ryan teaches guitar lessons at his very own studio and hopes to one day play in the orchestra pit of broadway musicals.
Drummer, Mr. Dustin, is one of the most random, outgoing folks around. His roots are in Metal, but Dustin has spread his talents to include many genres, including jazz, rock, and polka (because everyone loves a fancy polka beat).
With such eclectic backrounds, these boys are able to bring their unique and original songs to excited audiences of a wide variety. Together these boys put on an entertaining show that keeps everyone wondering what will happen next.
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Seeds.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 01/11/2005
Band Members: Alex | Guitar/vocals
Pat | Bass.
Dustin | Drums

Booking | [email protected]
Influences: Ben Folds Five.
Sufjan Stevens.
Death Cab.
Red Hott Chili Peppers.
Tera Melos.
Maps and Atlases.
Fall of Troy.
Andrew Bird.
Jamie Cullum.
Paleo.
Jason Mraz.
The Shins.
Nick Drake.
Nickel Creek.
Pat Metheny.
John Butler Trio.
Minus the Bear.
Damiera.
The Long Winters.
The Mars Volta.
The Avett Brothers.

And, of course, your smiling faces. :)
Sounds Like: all that your minds secretly desire.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Demo CDs

Soooo, folks... We made a four song demo CD with the songs you're hearing on our Myspace on it. We're selling them for $5 apiece.  I know, that sounds expensive, BUT!  Each CD has its own un...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:31:00 GMT

An Addition to the Family

Well, not really so much of a change as an addition. We've got a new member! Please be kind to our newest member, Patrick. He rocks the bass. It's true... He does. He rocks that stuff. Now F...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:20:00 GMT

The Gong Show

Soooo, folks.  Fredrick - Fred + Alain got gonged. Woe is me! Oh well! At least the tuxedos were awesome!  I saw some pictures and they're pretty fantastic! Also, come to 4th and Pearl on Sa...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:44:00 GMT

Alex needs...

Good day, folks. I hope you all are having a wonderful day. An invitation for you all: You should attend Acoustic Night at the Warehouse as part of The Warehouse's own "La Crossapalooza 2"'s acoustic ...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:20:00 GMT