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:JACKSON BROWNE, MARTINA MCBRIDE, LONESTAR, BLAKE SHELTON, 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 ALLSTARSVENUES 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, LIBRARY III AND IV, McSHEA'S, BUBBA MAC SHACK, THE TRINITY IRISH PUB @ THE PIER @ CAESAR'S, BORDERS (VARIOUS), FUEL HOUSE COFFEE CO-NJ, THE GRAND OLE ECHO-CA, STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE, MOJO 13, DANTE HALL in ATLANTIC CITY[LOVEMYFLASH]
