Pat on WKLH 6/25/08
Did you miss Pat on WKLH? Yeah, so did I. Luckily, Chedar Dog was there for us. Listen now!
Did you miss Pat on WKLH? Yeah, so did I. Luckily, Chedar Dog was there for us. Listen now!
Where Is Pat McCurdy?
If you're going to Summerfest this year despite the lack of Pat, make sure you pick up one of these t-shirts from Brew City. A portion of the proceeds will go to Children's Hospital and they'll even be available AT Summerfest.
If you're going to Summerfest this year despite the lack of Pat, make sure you pick up one of these t-shirts from Brew City. A portion of the proceeds will go to Children's Hospital and they'll even be available AT Summerfest.
Why Pat Isn't At Summerfest This Year
If you've been to my website to check out this summer's schedule, or if you've been to the Summerfest website, you've probably noticed something unusual -- I'm not doing any shows at Summerfest this year! That's right -- for the first time in 20 years, I won't be performing at the Big Gig (or whatever they call it these days). And here's why: Because, quite honestly, it's just not that fun anymore.
Last year I played at three shows where the members of the next band came on stage while I was performing and started to set up their equipment, like I wasn't even there! Also, I was scheduled to play 30-40 minutes before country stars Big & Rich. The show was going great -- a part of the crowd was there to see me, too -- but after 13 minutes, they cut me off for no good reason (Big & Rich didn't even go on for another hour and a half). After the show, a couple approached me and said, "We flew all the way from Texas to listen to you for 13 minutes?!" And right then, I decided it was time to retire from Summerfest.
After hundreds of shows, playing for literally hundreds of thousands of people, I really think I deserve a little more respect than that. And maybe some better time slots. This year, they offered me some noon and 3:00 slots. Other local bands headline the big side stages -- and after all these years, I think I earned that right too. But obviously the folks at Summerfest don't agree.
Oh well. I had a great run. I hope you're not too disappointed that I won't be there. I will be at lots of other festivals and outdoor concerts this summer, and I hope to see you at some of those! But it will feel strange not playing at Summerfest.
You can also read about it at OnMilwaukee.com
If you've been to my website to check out this summer's schedule, or if you've been to the Summerfest website, you've probably noticed something unusual -- I'm not doing any shows at Summerfest this year! That's right -- for the first time in 20 years, I won't be performing at the Big Gig (or whatever they call it these days). And here's why: Because, quite honestly, it's just not that fun anymore.
Last year I played at three shows where the members of the next band came on stage while I was performing and started to set up their equipment, like I wasn't even there! Also, I was scheduled to play 30-40 minutes before country stars Big & Rich. The show was going great -- a part of the crowd was there to see me, too -- but after 13 minutes, they cut me off for no good reason (Big & Rich didn't even go on for another hour and a half). After the show, a couple approached me and said, "We flew all the way from Texas to listen to you for 13 minutes?!" And right then, I decided it was time to retire from Summerfest.
After hundreds of shows, playing for literally hundreds of thousands of people, I really think I deserve a little more respect than that. And maybe some better time slots. This year, they offered me some noon and 3:00 slots. Other local bands headline the big side stages -- and after all these years, I think I earned that right too. But obviously the folks at Summerfest don't agree.
Oh well. I had a great run. I hope you're not too disappointed that I won't be there. I will be at lots of other festivals and outdoor concerts this summer, and I hope to see you at some of those! But it will feel strange not playing at Summerfest.
You can also read about it at OnMilwaukee.com
Pat On BFN Networks
BFN Networks, everyone's (soon-to-be) favorite Chicago-based comedy talk/rock radio podcast, interviewed Pat back in November. He discusses the origins of 15 Favorites and plays five songs. Listen to it here!
BFN Networks, everyone's (soon-to-be) favorite Chicago-based comedy talk/rock radio podcast, interviewed Pat back in November. He discusses the origins of 15 Favorites and plays five songs. Listen to it here!
Pat Article on OnMilwaukee.com
Writer / PatHead Drew Olson has interviewed Pat about the making of his latest CD 15 Favorites. Read it here.
Writer / PatHead Drew Olson has interviewed Pat about the making of his latest CD 15 Favorites. Read it here.
It's Here!
Order it now or get it at the shows and enjoy hits like Fuck Buddy Song, Electronic Friend, Weak In The Knee and the ever-popular Monkey Paw.
And remember: when you pirate Pat's CDs, the saints cry.
And remember: when you pirate Pat's CDs, the saints cry.
The OFFICIAL Pat MySpace Page
Not enough Pat/Internet love found here to fill your gaping maw? Well, my little piglets, head on over to http://www.myspace.com/heypaddy and grovel for a spot in Pat's Top Eight. Accept no imitations!
Not enough Pat/Internet love found here to fill your gaping maw? Well, my little piglets, head on over to http://www.myspace.com/heypaddy and grovel for a spot in Pat's Top Eight. Accept no imitations!
It's My House
Pat has written a song for local filmmaker Jim Muraco for his new feature It's My House, which will highlight unique homes throughout Wisconsin. You can hear the song at the director's MySpace page.
Pat has written a song for local filmmaker Jim Muraco for his new feature It's My House, which will highlight unique homes throughout Wisconsin. You can hear the song at the director's MySpace page.
New PatLine Number
The PatLine has a new number: 414-750-PATM. Call it for weekly updates and Pat himself may randomly answer calls LIVE!
The PatLine has a new number: 414-750-PATM. Call it for weekly updates and Pat himself may randomly answer calls LIVE!
Got Pictures?
Sarah ALWAYS needs pictures for the newsletter, so send some to her, ya slugs!
Sarah ALWAYS needs pictures for the newsletter, so send some to her, ya slugs!
