Mississippi has a rich tradition of fostering artistic creativity and, for years, artists have mixed and matched genres and styles to achieve a sound that is uniquely their own.
None more so than Justin Patterson.
Based out of Jackson, smack dab in the middle of the state that has given birth to the blues, country and rock n' roll, Justin Patterson has spent the better part of this decade mastering the "gray area" between these genres.
Few people can give a definitive definition to the hybrid sound found on either of Patterson's self-financed independent releases, "Debut" (2006) and the more recent "Just Along for the Ride" (2008).
Some would call it twangy rock, others outlaw country.
Some might describe it simply as Americana.
No matter the label, one constant remains for this cowboy singer with a rock n' roll band: an energetic live show that rivals any touring band on the road today.
Having already shared the stage with a diverse roster of artists, including Tracy Lawrence, The Randy Rogers Band, Sammy Kershaw, Stoney LaRue, Blue Mountain, Shelly Fairchild, Highway 101 and many others, Justin Patterson is branching out even further in 2009 bringing his music to new fans at music venues, festivals, fairs, and private events across the Southeast.
In describing his music, Patterson notes:
"If I played at a honky tonk, they would say I was too rock n' roll."
"If I played at a real hardcore rock club, they'd say I was too country."
As an artist, Justin Patterson is fine with that, because blurring lines and blending genres is what he does best.
VENUE SAMPLING:
The Bottling Co. (Hattiesburg, MS)
Mugshots (Jackson, MS)
The Icehouse (McComb, MS)
Northgate Tavern (Baton Rouge, LA)
The Longshot (Oxford, MS)
SideStreet (Hattiesburg, MS)
The Celtic (Pascagoula, MS)
Fire (Jackson, MS)
The Loft (Vicksburg, MS)
Benjamin's On Main (Tupelo, MS)
The Alamo (Laurel, MS)
Club 43 (Canton, MS)
The Beechwood (Vicksburg, MS)
Roper's (Hattiesburg, MS)
The Pub (Ridgeland, MS)
Otherfest '08 (Rosedale, MS)
Liberty Heritage Days Festival (Liberty, MS)
BOOKING:
To inquire about booking Justin Patterson & the Lost Causes for an event, please contact Cowboy Cool Entertainment, Inc. at 601.270.5782 or e-mail booking@justinpatterson.net with the following information:
1. Contact Info (Name, Phone, Email, etc.)
2. Date of Engagement
3. Place of Engagement
4. Performance Length / Number of Sets
5. Sound & Lighting Requirements
6. Offer of Compensation
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