PaTrOn

PaTrOn performing at the Cole Porter Festival - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt

Now you may be wondering if PaTrOn is the result of a sticky shift key but it’s actually the perfect representation of this electrifyingly dynamic band. When you think of the word authentic, what do you think? Well after reading this article you may find yourself just replacing the definition with a single word, PaTrOn. In this article I take you through the journey of rehearsing to the performance on the main stage of the Cole Porter Festival. I had the chance to meet with the group inside the home the lead singer Patrick Redmon and got to hear their music for the first time.

The members of the band includes:

Patrick Redmon - Vocals, keyboard, synth

Maddy Sinnamon - Electric guitar, vocals

Aaron Jones - Bass guitar

John Sinnamon - Upright bass

Karl Rosenow - Drums

First Night Rehearsal - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt

To nail down PaTrOn’s sound and genre is quite difficult because of all the interwoven qualities to it. When I asked Redmon how he would describe it, well the idea of putting this band in a box became truly impossible in the best way.

“We are a mixture of psychedelic dance-funk, sultan-swing, and folk rock" Redmon states.

Maddy Sinnanmon - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

PaTrOn has performed before at the Cole Porter Festival and each year they bring something new with the same desire to give the audience a chance to have fun.

“We love to make people laugh and get involved. We have one song that we do which is Be A Clown and one year we brought red noses for the crowd. They all seemed to enjoy that.” Redmon states.

I don’t know how the crowd wouldn’t enjoy it because PaTrOn themselves portray such excitement in performing it. Let’s just say the audience had a lot of fun with this song, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Crowd members enjoying the show. - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

One of the most amazing parts about music is it’s ability to be found through experimentation. This year Redmon combined Native American culture, and indigenous sounds to create this unmatched depth to his performance. In another visit to his home fore rehearsals I got to experience this overwhelming moment that brought goose bumps to my arms.

The White Rose Singers - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

Joined by Miami Indian Drummers, The White Rose Singers and Jule Tabor; they brought a special flare through their incredible singing. On top of the drumming and singing itself, Redmon wanted to layer one extra aspect for the audience to enjoy and transform their experience with which was burning traditional incense. The attention to these fine details made this live show enveloping.

Rehearsals before the big show - PaTrOn - The White Rose Singers - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

PaTrOn took to the main stage on Friday the 12th making their own mark with Cole Porter’s music. The energy was high when the White Rose Singers joined stage with a “wow” raising from the crowd that gathered.

Patrick Redmon - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

Member of The White Rose Singers - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

The White Rose Singers - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

“We enjoyed creating and playing nine of our own arrangements of Cole Porter songs covers.” Stated Redmon.

PaTrOn - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

Aaron Jones - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt

To miss this performance was to miss out on the vibrant realm of creativity and powerful connectivity through time old traditions. Oh, and of course pure passion for fun.

Patrick Redmon - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

Maddy Sinnanmon - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.

Member of The White Rose Singers - Photograph by Lorynn Hunt.