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Pat Simmons Jr.

"I like to say I'm a surfer by dawn, farmer and father by day, and a musician at night"-Pat

Pat Simmons Jr. is an island-style musician from Maui, Hawaii, as well as a surfer, farmer, father & Cancer survivor. Offering a diverse blend of American folk-rock, country, blues, and reggae, Pats music is flavored with a traditional Hawaiian influence. Often performing alongside legendary artists such as his father, Pat Simmons Sr. of The Doobie Brothers, and solo at home; he is recently joined on stage by Nor-Cal locals, Sam Frey on bass and Adam Frey on drums. The trio opens up room for Pats tasteful bluesy electric guitar playing and beautiful, soulful vocals; expressing simple messages of conscious, social & environmental revolution. The band echoes some of Pat's influences like Jack Johnson & Xavier Rudd. Pat Simmons Jr. is a 2018 N Hk Hanohano Awards finalist in Hawaii for his 2017 debut E.P. This Mountain.

Released in 2017, This Mountain was nominated for 2 N Hk Hanohano Awards in 2018: E.P. of the Year & Most Promising Artist. Featuring award winning Hawaiian artists, Kealii Reichel and beloved local bluesman, Willie K., This Mountain is an island life inspired folk rock blend. Pats father, Pat Simmons Sr., founding member of The Doobie Brothers, co-produced the E.P. on Maui and performed on several tracks. The album features all original songs written & performed by Pat Simmons Jr. and includes guest artists, Elvin Bishop, Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitts Bass Player), John McFee (The Doobie Brothers), Bill Payne (Little Feat), and John Cowan (New Grass Revival).