Dave Patten may be only 21 years of age, but his music speaks volumes beyond those 20 years. Musically speaking, he’s an old soul.

Hailing from suburban Philadelphia (Havertown, PA, the birthplace of Swell Bubble Gum), Dave grew up on the music scene. He started playing cello in third grade and quickly moved onto drums, piano, and guitar, all self taught. In high school, he formed a classic rock-influenced band, “Stepping Stone”, gigging for four years. In 2006, Dave embarked on his career as a solo artist, enabling him to hone his musical gifts for singing, songwriting, performing and producing (a quadruple threat). Despite his youth, Dave has successfully developed a distinctive sound bolstered by a uniquely bold, charismatic voice. Not to mention a transcendent panache which can best be described as a fluid blend of rock, pop, and hip-hop. Dave’s sound is couched in a refreshing style not often heard, yet pleasing to the ear. Dave carefully chooses sounds and styles from diverse genres and harmoniously creates a sound so innovative yet contemporary that it is sure to catch on quickly.

The proof is in the pudding.

Dave recorded four independent, self-produced LPs of original compositions. Although widely available through the internet and local night clubs, the original material did not create an immediate large buzz. Even though some of the material (even the very early material) was HOT.

So Dave had an idea. Many artists break through covers. Not only one-hit wonders, but even great artists. The Fugees, for example (signed to Philly’s Ruffhouse Records) broke out with their cover of “Killing Me Softly” released on their sophomore LP (the first album did small numbers).

Dave started videotaping his performances of the hot new covers on YouTube. The response has been staggering! Hundreds of thousands of viewers. Many of them blossomed to be his devoted followers. Including several notables, for example . . .

Dave cut “Sweetest Girl” by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon. The YouTube video caught Wyclef’s eye and he personally invited Dave to open for him at House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A sweet gig.

Dave cut “Disturbia” by Rihanna. “Disturbia”’s writer, Brian Kennedy, saw the video clip on YouTube and contacted Dve to get permission to put Dave’s link on his MySpace page. And so the story goes.

The word is getting out about Dave Patten. He’s the real deal—a true, original American talent. Boyish good looks. Charm. And lotsa talent.
 

Press Release:   Dave Patten is unbelievable. His music is catchy, his beats are driving, and his style is unique. I've always liked his stuff, at least what I'd heard of it, and his cover songs all over YoutTube are what hooked me first but this new music is going in a completely different direction that is relevant and reminiscent of current chart toppers but consistently fresh and refreshing to say the least. And it just has this amazing quality to it that keeps me playing it no matter how many times I listen to it. It's just perpetually appealing.

It's music that won't go stale and I recommend it to all of you who like music ranging from pop to hip-hop to alternative, even singer/songwriter. a multi-genre masterpiece that blends the best of the rest. enjoy!!!!

Contact: David Clark
Clark Records
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