CD Review - Patti Spadaro Band

Posted by Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania - Maria K Monday, April 4, 2011 8:53 PM

BRINGING ME BACK



A couple months ago, Patti Spadaro put out a new CD. She has been part of the music scene in Western PA for over five years now. I don't think she gets her due. Most musicians know of her talent, but not so many music fans. She was big in L.A., opening for national acts like "Little Feat." Some may feel this may not be the place to review her CD, it is mostly rock, not blues. However, Patti is also an important part of the blues scene here and has contributed musically and other ways to keep the blues alive. She plays about any style...and quite well.

Her CD, "Bringing Me Back," shows what happens when a good musician constantly tries to improve. Her guitar sounds melodic as always, but her vocals have improved, as well as her songs particularly on the title track, "Bringing Me Back." For years, I have loved her song, "Tonight." I was glad to see her record it here. This is my favorite tune on the CD. I love the melody and the lyrics. This song shows her talents as both a performer and a writer. She is quite proud of another song, "By My Side," and I see why. Sweet harmonies with background vocals from Jill Paone-Simmons and Cherylann Hawk. Three nice voices blend so well together here, along with a bouncy beat and an upbeat message.

So, those of you who like a little variation in your music grab this CD and go see Patti perform. You won't be sorry. Catch Patti here- Patti Spadaro Band - April 16th at Cefalos with Women On Top (Patti, Jill, Cherylann and Andrea Pearl), and Patti Spadaro Band at the Hop House in Greentree on May 14th.
~Don Vecchio