Matt Patershuk - An Honest Effort

Cat. no: BHCD0094
Format: CD
Barcode: 803057057528
Release Date: 19 Nov 2021
Genre: Folk

This record is called "An Honest Effort"

You'll find stories on this album about folks trying. In the face of unfavorable odds, with seemingly certain unfavorable outcomes, they give it a good go. Results vary, but all of them are better off for the attempt.Matt is a singer and songwriter first. He values simplicity, but also loves to incorporate the small details that bring a story to life, and make it relatable. Though his songs aren't devoid of metaphor, you'll not be left guessing about what the song is about when you're done listening.

Like all Black Hen releases, this record is full of fine musicians making good sounds. Steve Dawson plays the guitar, pedal steel and Weissenborn, painting musical pictures that are a great counterpoint to the lyrics. Jeremy Holmes adds such fantastic groove, touch and taste on the bass and mandolin. Rock solid Gary Craig lends wonderfully inventive percussion. Keri Latimer's tuneful and airy voice is a great foil to Matt's earthy one. Fats Kaplin contributes wizardry on fiddle, ukelele, banjo and harmonica.With the musical talent that surrounds the songs on this record, heartfelt vocals, and inventive yet relatable subject matter, this is Matt's best record to date.

"Waylon and Kris spring to mind when comparing Patershuk's music, and to make that comparison isn't fanciful." - Americana-UK "Matt Patershuk writes country music for the thinking man, blues for the hopeful one, and soul for those who haven't lost theirs yet." - The Big Takeover

"…a massive talent and an incredible songwriter… Matt Patershuk has been flying under the radar for far too long." - Country Music People

"…every nuance drips with sincerity and every syllable rings with the truth... you should listen and explore the heart of a poet." - Maverick

Radio Play on BBC Scotland, BBC Wales,Dublin City FM,Mike Ganley's Crooked
Road - Swindon, RTE Radio, Folk Radio UK

Tracks: Johanna / Jupiter The Flying Horse / Sunny / Turn The Radio Up / Afraid To Speak Her Name / 1.3 Miles / Stay With Me / The 2nd Law Of Thermodynamics / Clever Hands / Shane MacGowan / Upright