Brian Patricks or The "Mike & Brian Duo" deliver a mix of, roots rock and blues along with a bit of classic country, folk and a little modern rock. Their sound consists of guitar styling's reminiscent of James Taylor's & Knopfler's handy guitar work coupled with gritty vocals compared to those such as; John Hiatt, Cale and Dylan. In a performance Brian solo or "The Mike & Brian Duo" lay out a mix of acoustically arranged covers by the likes of James Taylor, Hiatt, Prine and many other fine artists from yesterday to today.
The Brian & Mike Duo combines musicians Brian Patricks and Mike Giasson.
Over the years Brian Patricks has built a fine reputation as a finger-style guitarist with Cale like vocals and backlist of hundreds of gigs in various venues and concert settings throughout the State Of Maine. Mike Giasson is a Maine musical legacy now playing as a solo performer, after playing with countless bands over the years. Mike has musical genes. His dad, Marcel “Little Mike”
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Fire & Rain - (A James Taylor Cover)
Brian is right at home in a venue playing a multi-genre mix of lyrical and instrumental music perfect for a restaurant or lounge setting when you don't want the live entertainment to over take and over power the atmosphere.
Brian is also right at home in a coffee shop or concert setting when the focus of the evening is on the entertainer. Brian has a way of connecting with his audience through storys and dialogue along with delivering a well thought-out mix of of his own original songs coupled with some very tasty covers. He may also add some instrumentals into the mix, whether they be contemporary, or classical guitar pieces to augment the live performance.
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Wish You Were Here ( A Pink Floyd Cover)
Bones (A Brian Patricks Original)
Swing Low Sweet Chariot (My Arrangement Of A Traditional Spiritual)
North-Wood Sky (My Tribute To Presque Isle)
Some Classical Gas!!
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