Patrick Sweany

Patrick Sweany (born April 1974) is a Blues-rock musician from Massillon, Ohio.

Biography

Patrick Sweany first gained prominence in the late 1990s as an acoustic blues guitarist and singer at many Blues Festivals around the U.S. His first CD I Wanna Tell You was released in 1999 and drew critical acclaim from prominent musicians such as Roy Book Binder and Jimmy Thackery. In 2001, Patrick formed an electric trio called simply The Patrick Sweany Band. The band includes drummer Clint Alguire, and has featured a revolving cast of baritone guitarists, including Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys, Ted Pecchio currently of Col. Bruce Hampton's The Codetalkers, and Jon Finley. Currently, Bob Basone fills the role. The drum chair is being filled currently by Nick Fritsch. The omission of a bass player was Sweany's attempt to model the sound of the band after Hound Dog Taylor's HouseRockers

In 2006, Patrick signed with Nine Mile Records to release C'mon C'mere. The CD was co-produced by Dan Auerbach and Jimbo Mathus from Squirrel Nut Zippers and incorporated country music, soul music and 50s era rock and roll into his already potent electric blues stylings.

In June 2007, Sweany released another full-length CD, Every Hour Is A Dollar Gone, again recorded by Dan Auerbach, this time in his newly fashioned Akron Analog studios.

Most recently, he has toured extensively in support of Austin band The Gourds.

Patrick is endorsed by Dean Guitars.

Discography

• 'I Wanna Tell You CD (1999 Ayao Records, re-released in 2006 on Nine Mile Records)
• Patrick Sweany Band CD (year unknown - Self released)
• henryfordbedroom CD (2003 Ayao Records)
• Sleeping Bag EP CD (2005 Ayao Records) currently out-of-print
• C'mon C'mere CD (2006 Nine Mile Records)
• Every Hour Is A Dollar Gone CD (2007 Nine Mile Records)
• That Old Southern Drag CD (2011 Nine Mile Records)

External links

• Patrick Sweany's official website