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)