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Patty Larkin

Patty Larkin

  • Genre: Folk
  • Active: '80s, '90s, 2000s
  • Instruments: Vocals, Guitar

Biography

Boston-based folk artist Patty Larkin is a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist with a large New England following. She considers herself a musical adventurer and desires to write songs designed to invite audiences to share her journeys. She began recording in the mid-'80s for Philo Records and each successive album reflects her growth as an artist. Her compositions are known for their depth, sensuality and introspection. Proficient on acoustic, electric and slide guitar, her playing style has been compared to Bonnie Raitt's. Since 1991, Larkin has been recording acclaimed albums for HighStreet Records and though her strongest following remains in New England, she remains a favorite on folk circuits throughout the U.S. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music Guide

Representative Songs:

"Good Thing," "If I Were Made of Metal," "I Told Him That My Dog Wouldn't Run"

Representative Albums:

I'm Fine, Tango, Strangers World

Similar Artists:

Sally Fingerett, The Story, David Wilcox, Megon McDonough, Christine Lavin, Jane Gillman

A Member of the Group:

Four Bitchin' Babes

Worked With:

Darleen Wilson, Richard Gates, Cormac McCarthy

Followers:

Lisa Johnson
 
 
Wikipedia: Patty Larkin

Patty Larkin (b. June 19 1951, Iowa) is a Boston-based singer-songwriter. she trained at the Berklee College of Music before pursuing a solo career in folk music.

Patty Larkin performing at The Center for Arts Natick on Friday night, October 7, 2005. Photograph by Thom C.
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Patty Larkin performing at The Center for Arts Natick on Friday night, October 7, 2005. Photograph by Thom C.

Her songwriting has been praised for its wit, and her technical guitar playing has also received praise (which she made light fun of in her feminist song, Not Bad for a Broad).

In 1990, she joined Christine Lavin, Megan McDonough, and Sally Fingerett to form the Four Bitchin' Babes, with whom she toured and recorded one album.

In 2005, Larkin produced La Guitara, a compilation of songs performed by female guitarists designed to answer the question, "Why are there no great female guitar players?" with the answer being that "There are–and here they are."

Discography

Cover Date Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number
Album
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1985 Step Into the Light Philo Records - - 1103
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1987 I'm Fine Philo Records - - 1115
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1990 Philo Records - - 1136
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1991 Tango High Street Records - - 10312
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1993 Angels Running High Street Records - - 10318
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1995 Strangers World High Street Records - - 10335
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1997 Perishable Fruit High Street Records - - 10354
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1999 Vanguard Records - - 79547
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2000 Regrooving the Dream Vanguard Records - - 79552
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2003 Red = Luck Vanguard Records #38
Billboard Top Independent Albums
US 79727
Collaborations
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1991 Buy Me Bring Me Take Me: Don't Mess My Hair!!!
(with Four Bitchin' Babes)
Philo Records - - 1141
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2005 Vanguard Records - - 79796

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