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Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin native Pat MacDonald’s techno-roots future has been bright for so long, his shades have all but burned out under the glowering glare of the mainstream. He first gained notice in the 1980’s as half of the quirky Austin-based duo signed to IRS known as Timbuk3 with his ex wife Barbara. He lately claims his influences to be a range of performers including Ricky Nelson to contemporaries like Eric McFadden and the late Chris Whitley as well as all “the beautiful losers, misfits, and freaks i’ve known and loved…”
He has written songs for artists ranging from Cher to Aerosmith, recorded with Jackson Browne and Ryuichi Sakamoto even made a whole album of Depeche Mode covers called Strange Love - Pm Does Dm. Other albums include 1998’s Sleeps With His Guitar, and 1999’s Begging Her Graces, and Degrees of Gone. His recent one man band exploration Troubadour Of Stomp, done on acoustic guitar accompanied by simple harmonica blasts and boot stomps. is a fan favorite. His gypsy-like existence has found a devoted cult following from cities ranging from Barcelona to Berlin to back in Door County Wisconsin, He is fond of sparse arrangements and working with well chosen collaborators like Wally Ingram or John Parrish (PJ Harvey / Sparklehorse).
His new release, “Purgatory Hill” is played entirely on the “Lowebow” which consists of two poles attached to a cigar box, strung with one bass string and three guitar strings. Backup singer, percussionist Melaniejane adds one woman to mAcdonald’s redefined one-man band format as the only other musician on the album.
He has written songs for artists ranging from Cher to Aerosmith, recorded with Jackson Browne and Ryuichi Sakamoto even made a whole album of Depeche Mode covers called Strange Love - Pm Does Dm. Other albums include 1998’s Sleeps With His Guitar, and 1999’s Begging Her Graces, and Degrees of Gone. His recent one man band exploration Troubadour Of Stomp, done on acoustic guitar accompanied by simple harmonica blasts and boot stomps. is a fan favorite. His gypsy-like existence has found a devoted cult following from cities ranging from Barcelona to Berlin to back in Door County Wisconsin, He is fond of sparse arrangements and working with well chosen collaborators like Wally Ingram or John Parrish (PJ Harvey / Sparklehorse).
His new release, “Purgatory Hill” is played entirely on the “Lowebow” which consists of two poles attached to a cigar box, strung with one bass string and three guitar strings. Backup singer, percussionist Melaniejane adds one woman to mAcdonald’s redefined one-man band format as the only other musician on the album.
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Troubadour Of Stomp
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Strange Love
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Strange Love - Pm Does Dm
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In the Red Room
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Metaphor Ya Baby
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kyusslover wrote:
This guy isn't bad. Have only ever heard Seeing Things, but i love the improvised stomps. Not the greatest singer in the world, but it's the kind of music Staggolee would listen to.
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lloydecole wrote:
Pat is my favorite musician in the world. Listen closely and you may see why. In any case, you'll hear something extraordinary. See him live, in any of his many guises (Pat MacDonald, Purgatory Hill, Sons of Crack Daniels) and you'll hear something even better. The best live shows that I ever have seen and heard!
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hstisgod wrote:
http://www.musicemissions.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/30/indie-classic-101-15-pat-macdonald-sleeps-with-his-guitar/
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blu-ink wrote:
Nice for Timbuk3 withdrawls.
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Rdnascela wrote:
Its very uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Ilove this music!
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Seeing Things full track | 3:32 |
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SOFT_GUITAR_BLUES full track | 3:04 |
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DEEP BLUES THIS WEEKEND!!!
14 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/patmacdonald
"Deep Blues" is the dirt beneath BB King's fingernails scratching a blackboard. It is not smooth and citified like your daddy's blues- it's raucous, rough, and rambunctious. …
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