Brian Patrick picked up his dad’s guitar as a child and never put it down. By the age of fourteen his first band was playing in college bars near Kent State University. Years later, after a road trip led him through Austin, Texas Brian was undeniably drawn to “The Live Music Capital Of The World.” There he was a member of the local group Mr. Goldtooth. Since settling in Charlottesville, Virginia however Brian has matured as a musician and songwriter. Charlottesville’s “Small Town Feel” and rich culture has been the perfect catalyst for his musical growth. Brian independently released his first album “Nowhere Left To Fall” in 2010. He has been recognized in several song writing competitions one of which awarded him first prize for his song Beaujolais. Brian Patrick is extremely grateful to work with musicians as dedicated as those who make up the BPB. Their talent enriches his original songs and they enjoy making new and exciting music together.
Matthew Fortune comes from the small but musical town of Staunton, Virginia. He has been playing music for almost all of his life. He taught himself how to play guitar and being a natural singer, music has come easily to him. He has an incredible talent for songwriting. Matt is able to create amazing melodies and connect them with words easily related to every day life. He enjoys a variety of music that crosses all genres, and appreciates artistic originality and talent. Matthew has played with a few different bands throughout the past couple of years and now expresses his musical talents with the Brian Patrick Band.
Steve is another Staunton, VA native. He has been playing locally and regionally since the mid 1990’s with his band Sun-Dried Opossum. In late summer 2009 Steve first heard BPB at a local bar and was instantly drawn to the sound. Steve “had” to record them. After recording a 3 song demo for BPB and sitting in at a gig, Steve was asked to join the band. He purchased a pedal steel and three weeks later played his first gig with BPB. Steve’s guitar playing is rooted in classic rock, blues and country. His pedal steel playing adds a very unique sound to BPB. With the BPB as his main focus he still splits his time playing with SDO and other local acts along with recording bands and solo artists at his home studio. He is a music lover.
Born in Mississippi and raised in Staunton, Virginia Brian Thomas’s southern draw adds to his charm. As a kid Brian Thomas picked up the nickname “Boogie” and it stuck with him ever since. His musical journey began with the Monster Dog Band. Since then his exceptional bass skills have graced a number of area bands including Fletcher Bridge, Book of Job, Sun Dried Opossum, and Eli Cook. Boogie and Brian became fast friends after meeting each other at a band audition and later playing in a cover band together.
John is a native of Charlottesville Virginia. He has played drums in a number of local bands including The Naked Puritans, Robin Wynn and Thrum, an ambient rock trio. He met Brian Patrick at a monthly jam session where they played a 40 minute version of "Down by the River". John currently splits his musical life between the Brian Patrick Band and Thrum.
