"Shimmering" - Relix Magazine

PATTI SPADARO brings a hopeful outlook to her introspective and heartfelt songwriting.  With a soulful, fluid, jam-band guitar style, she loves to improvise, stretch out during live shows, and reach for musical magic. "Its all about the music and making a connection", says Patti, "bringing people together, letting loose, and being in the here and now".  Her band's live shows aim to create a space where the music opens up into something huge... the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The music cuts through the everyday and connects right to the core. 

"I like to be creative, to combine improvisation with good solid song writing" says Patti, "and of course to wail on lead guitar.  I love to get people up and dancing. Music can open minds and inspire, even make a difference in the world. It's also a whole lot of fun."  

NEW:  Single “Mystic Misfit” - Release date June 12th, 2026.

NEW: Patti is touring with the all female Grateful Dead band Brown Eyed Women in July 2026.

Single: GLASS SHATTERS 

Patti Spadaro's recent single “Glass Shatters” is an inspiring tribute to the strength and resilience of women. Five women vocalists come together to sing, harmonize and complement each other, with soulful lead guitar work by Spadaro.  “Glass Shatters” reached #95 on the UK iTunes charts, #12 on the Independent Music Network Charts, #13 on Cashbox, #20 on National Radio Hits, and #78 on the World Indie Music Charts. 

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Glass Shatters won “Best Music Video” in the Golden Lion International Film Festival and Honorable Mention at the Liberty Film Awards.  Watch the video on YouTube.

“Glass Shatters” honors the USA's historic first female Vice President, and our continuing quest to break glass ceilings everywhere.  “When I left PA to attend Musician's Institute in the 1990's, I was one of 3 women guitar students, in a sea of 700 guys." says Patti. “It wasn't easy being in such a minority. Society has come a long way, but there is still plenty of progress to be made.”  Patti Spadaro (guitar/vocals), Anne Celedonia (vocals/keyboards), Cherylann Hawk, Jill Simmons & Alison McTavish (backing vocals), Eric Kurtzrock (drummer/recording engineer), and Ryan Black (bass) had a blast working together on the song.  National press reviews and articles featuring “Glass Shatters” include Cashbox Magazine, Spin Magazine, Artist Weekly, and MSNBC. 

Album: BRINGING ME BACK features drummers Eric Kurtzrock & Jim Donovan (Rusted Root), keyboardist Skip Sanders (The Clarks, Bill Deasy), and Jill Simmons singing harmony (Brown Eyed Women). “Bringing Me Back” features impressive musicianship and songs that reach deep. Songs about discovering what matters most. Standing up and living life from that place. A place of integrity and love; freedom, joy and passion.  Available on most streaming services. Watch the video for the album's title track on YouTube.

Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness and Kirtan:  Patti teaches college courses in yoga, meditation, and a course she developed called “Mindfulness in Music”.  She also leads kirtan (traditional yogic music and chanting) events.  Her yoga and meditation practice help her write and perform from a centered and positive space. She loves to share the benefits of these practices with others.

Live:

Check the /shows page for new dates with Brown Eyed Women, Guild of Gaia and more.

Patti's played with lots of artists, including: Cherylann Hawk, Guild of Gaia, Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Jill Simmons, Pittsburgh Women of the Blues, theCAUSE, The Sun Champs, Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra), Jim Donovan (Rusted Root), Danny Gochnour & Joffo Simmons (The Houserockers), Alison McTavish (Love Crumbs), Women On Top, Steve "pUNK" Cunningham, Mike "Foot" Hoernig & John “JB” Bigham, Joe Monroe (Ghosthounds), Ms. Freddye, T. Mitchell Bell, Cheryl Rinovato & Stevee Wellons (Soulful Femme), Joe Pinchotti III (Charles Wesley Godwin), Janelle Burdell, Dan Baker and plenty more.  Patti's opened for many artists, including Melvin Seals and JGB, Eddie Van Halen and Little Feat .

L.A. and HISTORY
While living in Los Angeles, Patti released 3 albums and played LA's iconic clubs.  She toured up and down the west coast & throughout the southwestern US.  Patti was the lead guitarist for the ZOOKEEPERS for several years. They recorded two albums together, played many shows in Los Angeles, and toured the western U.S. extensively. The Zookeepers were named one of L.A.'s best bands by KTLA-TV, and performed on "Good Day L.A." and other TV shows. Both of their CDs received radio airplay all over the west coast. Patti opened for guitar legend Eddie Van Halen in Hollywood, and for Little Feat at the El Rey Theatre. She recorded and performed with award winning commercial producer Sherby, and singer/songwriter Roger Len Smith. She recorded "A Step Down From Luxury", The Mystrals' first CD and toured the southwestern US with them. The Mystrals singer won "Best Vocalist" in the L.A. Music Awards.  Patti is a graduate of Musician's Institute, where she studied with world renown jazz/fusion guitarist Scott Henderson of Chick Corea's band, and blues/roots-rock guitarist Keith Wyatt of the Blasters. She's also worked as a guitar teacher.

Patti began her musical journey at 11 years old, playing a beat-up acoustic hand-me-down.  Growing up in PA, she soon discovered electric guitar and spent hours learning riffs from her guitar heroes including The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers & Stevie Ray Vaughn.  After getting her degree in Physics from Drexel University, she moved to Los Angeles to attend Musician's Institute.