Patrick Herlehy

Story

I was born and raised in Chicago at a time that the local clubs heralded the likes of George Benson, Dexter Gordon, Muddy waters, Howlin Wolf and Eddie Clearwater, sitting in regularly at the Buddy Guy's Checkerboard Lounge. I was able to absorb the blues and actually played with Muddy. In the early 80's I moved to NYC and became a session musician, playing on a myriad of tracks including movie sound tracks and jingles. In the late 80's I moved to NH and became Mighty Sam McClains band leader touring the world for 15 years. I co-produced and co-wrote Sam's last 5 CD projects, garnering several nominations from the Memphis based Blues Foundation. Today I continue to write and record local artists at my PatCave Studios in Manchester, NH. and tour and record with Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson.

Profile

• Guitarist
• Musician
• Producer

Instruments

• Guitar
• Saxophone

Genres

• Blues
• Rock
• Electronic
• R&b And Soul
• Jazz

Influences

• John Coltrane
• Derek Trucks
• Marcus King

Equipment

• Fender
• Fender Stratocaster
• Gibson Les Paul
• Selmer Mark Vi

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the absolute cure-all in my opinion. From the moment at five years old and listening to a HS marching band play John Phillip Souza's Star Spangled Banner I knew it was gonna be music for me for the rest of my life. Music heals, cures and uplifts. Without it I am sure I would not be here right now. I need it to live and consider myself quite fortunate to be able to share this passion!

What is your music dream?

To continue to uplift souls.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

One language so we all could communicate and not retaliate.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Star Spangled Banner.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Marcus King, Derek Trucks, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Cannonball Adderly, Joe Zawinul, Monk, Mingus, Miles......... and so many more

What inspires you to make music?

Wind, Trees, Birds.... gerat music

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Love, Joy, Happiness, Surrender...

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Thankful

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Streaming could be more gratuitous... 100 dollar gigs are an insult!

What do you think of Drooble?

Me Likey Drooble!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Compensation

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. By attending shows and jams.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Marketing, great material and production. Attitude.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Bunky Green, Peter Parcek, Mighty Sam McClain, Pat Harrington, Willie J Laws, James Pitts, Roberto Morbioli, Ken Sharples, Alec Derian, Ms Vee

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