Thursday, October 05, 2006
6 years. Or 2293 days. Or 55,000 hours. That's how long it had been since we last saw Patrick Park perform.
On a random evening in Silver Lake we were first introduced to the Park when he opened for Rilo Kiley and Irving at the Silverlake Lounge in June of 2000. We were standing at the back of the room when all of a sudden a tall, messy-haired fella came on stage and busted out some folk-style fingerpicking leading up to some of the sweetest, most heartfelt tunes we'd heard in a long while. While sensitive boy singer-songwriters are commonplace these days, back then it was kind of a rarity. We remember the crowd being obnoxiously loud and so overbearing that Mr. Park seemed to rush through his set just to get off stage as quickly as possible. As he did so, we stopped him to grab a few copies of the now famous "Basement Tapes" demo cassette and that was the last we'd see him onstage for 6 years. Or 2293 days. Or 55,000 hours. (Ok, we've caught bits and pieces of his sets over the years but that would ruin this whole sentimental story, so shut it).
Fast forward to Spaceland last week where Mr. Park coincidentally opened for the aforementioned Sea Wolf and it was just like old times, except the crowd was a bit more respectful and his hair wasn't as messy. He's now also toting around a new 3-song demo EP that is just wonderful. In any case, it was really good seeing him onstage again and hopefully it won't be another six years until the next time.
Patrick Park performs at the Hotel Cafe on 10/7.
Patrick Park on MySpace.
Patrick Park - "Stay With Me Tomorrow" (MP3)
Check out his website to download "Life Is A Song" off his upcoming new record and other tracks.
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It's been a while since I've heard much from Patrick Park. It'd be great if he released another album!
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: 10/06/2006 10:20:00 AM
: 10/06/2006 10:20:00 AM
Check out Patrick Park and his album "Monday in Spaceland 09/26/2006" on Amie Street.
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# posted by : 10/30/2006 11:35:00 AM
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