Pat McGee Band
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The Pat McGee Band is a rock band from Richmond, Virginia
. Formed by frontman Pat McGee
, who attended Longwood University
in Farmville, VA. On the heels of his solo release From the Wood
in 1995, the Pat McGee Band signed with Warner Bros. Records
subsidiary Giant Records in 1999. Shine
, the band's major-label debut, was released in 2000 with the national singles "Runaway" and "Rebecca". After two years of delays, the band released their second album with Warner, Save Me
, in 2004. The band was dropped from the label that year and picked up by Kirtland Records
. An enhanced Save Me is now being distributed through Kirtland with the radio single "Must Have Been Love".
Former guitarist and vocalist Al Walsh left the band in an amicable split at the end of 2001. Keyboardist and vocalist Jonathan Williams
left in 2003 but rejoined the band in late 2005. Both were significant contributors to the band's sound, particularly in the form of backing vocals. The band didn't see another background vocalist until the 2003 addition of keyboardist/guitarist Todd Wright.
Longtime bassist John Small left the band in 2004. With Jonathan's return, Todd Wright has left the band. Todd is now finding success as the front man of his own band, Getaway Car, where he's backed by guitarist Matt Miceli and Crix Reardon - while still a part of Pat McGee Band - on bass.
Drummer Chris Williams died peacefully in his home October 28, 2006.
As of June 2007, the band has severed ties with Kirtland Records and is once again recording independently. http://www.patmcgeeband.com/flash/pmb_email_wolftrap_studio.htm
As of 2008, Matt "Chew" Calvarese has increasingly sat in as the band's new drummer.
Additional appearances
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. Formed by frontman Pat McGee
Pat McGee (musician)
Pat McGee is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Annandale, Virginia, and is a founding member and frontman of the Pat McGee Band.-Biography:...
, who attended Longwood University
Longwood University
Longwood University is a four-year public, liberal-arts university located in Farmville, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1839 and became a university on July 1, 2002...
in Farmville, VA. On the heels of his solo release From the Wood
From the Wood
From the Wood is the debut album of Pat McGee, who would go on to form the Pat McGee Band. It was released independently in 1995. There are two versions that exist, both containing 9 songs...
in 1995, the Pat McGee Band signed with Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
subsidiary Giant Records in 1999. Shine
Shine (Pat McGee Band album)
Shine is the second studio album and the major label debut for the Richmond, VA based Pat McGee Band.On the heels of successful independent releases in Revel and General Admission, the band inked an album contract with Warner Bros. subsidiary Giant Records...
, the band's major-label debut, was released in 2000 with the national singles "Runaway" and "Rebecca". After two years of delays, the band released their second album with Warner, Save Me
Save Me (Pat McGee Band album)
Save Me is the third studio album recorded by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band. It is a marked departure from the band's previous records as the familiar acoustic guitars and three part harmonies were eschewed in favor of a more raw, electric sound. Four tracks were produced in...
, in 2004. The band was dropped from the label that year and picked up by Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records is a record label based in Dallas, Texas. It was founded by John Kirtland, who was formerly the drummer for Deep Blue Something.-Artist roster:*Burden Brothers*Bush*Bril*The Flys*The Hourly Radio*Sarah Jaffe*Pat McGee Band...
. An enhanced Save Me is now being distributed through Kirtland with the radio single "Must Have Been Love".
Former guitarist and vocalist Al Walsh left the band in an amicable split at the end of 2001. Keyboardist and vocalist Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams (pianist)
Jonathan Williams is a pianist, songwriter and vocalist from Richmond, Virginia. He currently plays the keyboard and provides backup vocals for the Pat McGee Band.-References:...
left in 2003 but rejoined the band in late 2005. Both were significant contributors to the band's sound, particularly in the form of backing vocals. The band didn't see another background vocalist until the 2003 addition of keyboardist/guitarist Todd Wright.
Longtime bassist John Small left the band in 2004. With Jonathan's return, Todd Wright has left the band. Todd is now finding success as the front man of his own band, Getaway Car, where he's backed by guitarist Matt Miceli and Crix Reardon - while still a part of Pat McGee Band - on bass.
Drummer Chris Williams died peacefully in his home October 28, 2006.
As of June 2007, the band has severed ties with Kirtland Records and is once again recording independently. http://www.patmcgeeband.com/flash/pmb_email_wolftrap_studio.htm
As of 2008, Matt "Chew" Calvarese has increasingly sat in as the band's new drummer.
Discography
- 1995 - From the WoodFrom the WoodFrom the Wood is the debut album of Pat McGee, who would go on to form the Pat McGee Band. It was released independently in 1995. There are two versions that exist, both containing 9 songs...
(Pat McGee solo release) - 1997 - RevelRevel (Pat McGee Band album)Revel is the first official release by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band.-Track listing:#"Passion" 4:21#"Straight Curve" 5:27#"Rebecca" 4:46#"Flooding Both of Us" 6:51#"Can't Miss What You Never Had" 4:27#"All Around Us" 6:23...
(independent release) - 1999 - General AdmissionGeneral Admission (Pat McGee Band album)General Admission is a live acoustic rock album by the Pat McGee Band released on June 15, 1999. It was recorded live without overdubbing at The Bayou in Washington, D.C. and The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia...
(independent release) - 2000 - ShineShine (Pat McGee Band album)Shine is the second studio album and the major label debut for the Richmond, VA based Pat McGee Band.On the heels of successful independent releases in Revel and General Admission, the band inked an album contract with Warner Bros. subsidiary Giant Records...
- 2004 - Save MeSave Me (Pat McGee Band album)Save Me is the third studio album recorded by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band. It is a marked departure from the band's previous records as the familiar acoustic guitars and three part harmonies were eschewed in favor of a more raw, electric sound. Four tracks were produced in...
- 2004 - Drive-By RomanceDrive-By RomanceDrive-By Romance is the title of a digital-only EP released by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band.Romance was released in February of 2004 in support of the single "Beautiful Ways" which had been released to radio earlier in the year...
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-only EP of mostly live tracks to promote Save Me - 2005 - Save Me (Kirtland re-release)
- 2006 - Vintage Stages LiveVintage Stages LiveVintage Stages Live is the title of a live album and concert DVD from the Richmond, Virginia based Pat McGee Band. It is the sixth full-length CD released by the band; it is also their second live release and their second effort under Kirtland Records...
live concert CD/DVD set - 2007 - These Days (The Virginia Sessions)These Days (The Virginia Sessions)These Days is an album released by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band. It was produced by former keyboardist Todd Wright and was officially released at their July 6, 2007, concert at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, though it had been available on compact disc and...
(independent release) - 2009 - These Days (The Virginia Sessions)These Days (The Virginia Sessions)These Days is an album released by the Richmond, Virginia, based Pat McGee Band. It was produced by former keyboardist Todd Wright and was officially released at their July 6, 2007, concert at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, though it had been available on compact disc and...
(Rock Ridge Music as Pat McGee solo) - 2011 - No Wrong Way to Make it Right (independent release)
Additional appearances
- 2000 - Live in the X Lounge IIILive in the X LoungeLive in the X Lounge is a series of albums released by Birmingham, Alabama's former alternative rock radio station, WRAX.Though the station can no longer be found on the air, this series of live performances was produced while the station was known as 107.7 The X...
"Shine" (live) - 2000 - Cities 97 Sampler Volume 12Cities 97 SamplerThe Cities 97 Sampler is a series of albums containing "live in studio" recordings from radio station Cities 97 in Minneapolis, Minnesota...
"Runaway" (live)
External links
- Discussion boards
- Monkey Cam Road Footage
- Pat McGee Band collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
's live music archive