Patchwork Blue Rock Band from Fort Collins, CO

Patchwork Blue is one of Fort Collins, Colorados most versatile bands. Equally comfortable performing in an intimate coffee shop setting or rocking with the heaviest bands at the loudest venues, Patchwork Blue, a member of the acoustic rock genre, delivers a true patchwork of jazz, funk, Latin, and other styles, with soulful ainging and sincere lyrics. Patchwork Blue consists of Ryan Edwards on vocals and guitar, Nate Brown on trap set and percussion and Ray Martinez on bass guitar. As a result of the bands incredibly diverse backgrounds, each member of Patchwork Blue takes a rhythm lead approach to their instruments, giving the group a depth of sound more characteristic of a five-piece band. Patchwork Blue is currently gaining mainstream popularity and recognition nationwide with its highly dynamic live show performances and radio appearances. Currently, the band is promoting the recent release of their album, Junction(May 2006) with tour stops throughout the United States. This album draws on several aspects and styles that Patchwork Blue is best known for while allowing past and present fans to appreciate what they?ve come to love about the band. As testament to their rising popularity, in April 2005, Patchwork Blue shared the stage with national performing act, Everclear. Other exciting moments for the group include securing the opening slot at the grand opening of Larimer County's Budweiser Events Center, making them the first band to perform at The Ranch. Patchwork Blue is constantly challenging themselves to push the band to the next level by experimenting with different techniques and instrumentation. No two shows are alike and the groups dedicated fans, who come back concert after concert, never know exactly what to expect, other than a captivating ride featuring a maturity of songwriting and musical ability that defies their 20-something energy.