Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Pat began receiving formal drum
lessons at age 7 (later studying piano and percussion). After
receiving lessons from two enthusiastic local teachers, performing
with many youth ensembles, semi-pro gigs and reaching the
"Drummers' Alliance" National Finals, he won a scholarship to study
with acclaimed teacher Dave Hassell. 2 years later he turned pro,
performing and teaching whilst based in Manchester. Pat moved to
London in late 2003 and continues to be a very active freelance
player both live and in the studio.
ARTISTS WHO PAT HAS PERFORMED/RECORDED WITH:
Sia, Corinne Bailey Rae, Will Young, Dave Stewart, Jerry Dammers'
Spatial AKA Orchestra, James Taylor Quartet, 808 State, Omar,
Colin Blunstone, Hugh Masekela, Cinematic Orchestra, Deodato,
Marcus Miller, English Session Orchestra, Soothsayers, Homelife, Just Jack, TOOL-SHED, The Haggis Horns, FELA! Musical (National Theatre),
Maxi Jazz, Noel McCoy, Danny Thompson, Robyn Hitchcock, Heather Small, Natalie Williams, Dele Sosimi,
Gary Boyle, Jack Bruno, Jack Wilkins, Zoe Rahman, Jan Kopinski,
Pinski Zoo, Mari Natsuki, Arun Ghosh, Ben Castle, Mike Walker, Natacha Atlas, Jim Mullen, Dave O'Higgins,
Snake Davis, Larry Stabbins, Johnny Clarke, Michael Prophet, Arun Ghosh, Jersey Street, Jimpster,
Cornel Campbell, Rico Rodriguez, While & Matthews, Edward II,
Reggie Washington, Jeff Berlin, Hadrien Feraud and many more...
STUDIOS:
Abbey Road Studios
RAK
Angel
BBC Maida Vale
Assault & Battery
Livingstone Studios
Eastcoate Studios
Dean Street Studios
The Premises
VENUES/FESTIVALS:
Glastonbury West Holts, O2 Arena, Le Zenith Arena, Ronnie Scott's, Billboard
Tokyo and Osaka, Bluenote Milano, Love Supreme Festival,
Creamfields Buenos Aires , Yokohama Arena, North Sea Jazz Festival, National Theatre.
PRODUCERS/WRITERS WORKED WITH:
Samuel Dixon (Adele/Sia), Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Steve Levine
(Culture Club), Tony Platt (Bob Marley, AC/DC), Simon Humphrey
(The Clash/XTC), Graham Massey (808 State/Björk), Martin Levan
(John Martin, Andrew Lloyd Webber), Jon Sweet, Jay Swinscoe
(Cinematic Orchestra), Ben Lamdin (Nostalgia 77), Steve Brown
(Corinne Bailey Rae), Paddy Steer (Homelife), Andy Kingslow,
Paul Pilot Webb (Duke Special), Chris Nagle (New
Order), Ben Castle, Luis Almau (Soundtree), Terry Devine-King
(Audio Network), Andrew Sunnucks (Audio Network), Adam Drake
(Audio Network)
Pat has also recorded many commercial studio sessions including
adverts for Sony (Fallon Agency), Just Eat (Soundtree) and multiple
library music sessions for Audio Network Ltd, Universal Music
Group and Warner Chapell Music.
TV/RADIO:
“LATER...With Jools Holland", "Channel 4 News" Mandela Tribute
and the "Andrew Marr Show" with Jerry Dammers, “The Culture
Show” with Robyn Hitchcock & Danny Thompson, "Parla Con
Me" (RAI 3) with JTQ, plus many radio broadcasts including BBC
Radio 1,2,3 and 6 Music. Pat also played live drums on the
acclaimed CBeebies series “Rastamouse.”
TEACHING:
Pat has also taught at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
(Paul McCartney school), British Academy of New Music (Access to
Music), Wigan & Leigh College, Nelson & Colne College and been
involved in many workshops/masterclasses in schools and
universities.