Artist description Hi. My name is Patrick Harris but I become PAT. [Patperiod] when I perform and when I make quick changes in phone booths. My hometown is Houma, Louisiana (a growing city about an hour southwest of New Orleans); I represent Deweyville. And I live it up, work it out and play around in NYC. I like to do beautiful things that have never been done before. In 2000, I wrote, produced and recorded a traditional pop duet (putting together a 15-piece jazz band) with one of America's most phenomenal & talented individuals, Mike Wallace (from "60 Minutes"). "The Girl (She's Mine)" is the name of that beautiful thang. The kinda music I do has a fresh soul vibe. My main influences are Sade, OutKast, Massive Attack and anything that's funky. "Live Your Life" is the statement and new recording I'm entering. Peace be with you.

Music Style fresh soul vibe

Musical Influences Sade, Massive Attack, Tracy Chapman and OutKast

Similar Artists Lenny Kravitz, Seal, Wyclef Jean, Maxwell, Craig David

Artist History I'm also a funky folk singer inspired by Tracy Chapman and Prince, and I've performed in NYC (at Mercury Lounge, The Elbow Room, CB's Gallery, Desmond's Tavern), in New Orleans (at Tipitina's, Cafe Brasil, Audubon Zoo), and in my hometown (at The Balcony).

Instruments keyboards, trumpet, voice

Albums Message From A Manchild EP (self-released, 1998)

Press Reviews "The Girl (She's Mine)" self-released single: -Billboard, 11/25/2000, "New & Noteworthy" in Reviews & Previews section -Time, 11/27/2000, pg. 102

Additional Info Live your life.

Location Houma, Louisiana - USA

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