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Spadaro Keeps it Honest and Strong 

"Spadaro plays clean, lyrical leads on guitar that are reminiscent of the style of the late Jerry Garcia in their economy and fluidity." - Rege Behe

Click to read the full Pittsburgh Tribune article. Here's an excerpt...

"The thing that I love about Patti's songs is that she is completely real in them," Jim Donovan says. "This authenticity and transparency made it easy for me to be a part of her recording. In addition to an honest and strong voice, her lead guitar playing is nothing short of remarkable."

"One of the things I love about music is it gets me centered," Spadaro says. "You hear athletes talking about being in the zone, being in the present moment, and I get that out of music. What's really cool is having a band where everybody is in the same place and the energy is flowing, everybody is syncronized with each other and creating in the moment."

-Rege Behe - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 


Guitar Heroine

"Patti Spadaro is the rare lead guitar playing frontwoman on the local scene, working in a bluesy jam-rock style somewhere between Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughn and the Grateful Dead." -Scott Mervis

Click to read the full Post-Gazette article. Excerpts:

 "the production, the musicianship, and the songwriting (of Bringing Me Back) are all at a higher level".

Asked about new influences on "Bringing Me Back" Ms. Spadaro pointed to Derek Trucks, John Mayer and Trey Anastasio. "Besides technical ability, each of them has a great feel. The Dave Matthews Band...The Grateful Dead...these players are outstanding improvisers. Which is what I love to do as well. I love that 'in-the-moment' feeling when I'm able to let loose and improvise a guitar solo. Music feels so good, and has the ability to wash away some of the every day stresses and clear the head a bit. Listening to these players does that for me, annd that's what I'd like to be doing for people."

-Scott Mervis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

QUOTES 

"Patti and her band put on a hell of a show throughout, and if you want to hear some of the best music the Pittsburgh area has to offer, this is a great place place to start." 
-Harry Funk - Washington PA Observer-Reporter 

"Spadaro creates a dancing, twirling good-vibe atmosphere. Patti's passionate guitar solos are reminiscent of Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana."
-Westside Life Magazine

"Patti Spadaro plays her heart out, and takes total control… She sings with a passion and fire, and it emulates her guitar proficiency."
-MuzikMan - Musicdish.com E-zine

"Shimmering" -Relix Magazine

"A rocking exercise of syncopated rhythm and wah wah lead... the refined riffs of guitarist Patti (Spadaro) shine more and more with every listen."
-The California Aggie

"Patti defines the music with a fluid energy and dynamic sound."
-Encore Magazine