Patchwork Blue is one of Fort Collins, Colorado's 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 singing and sincere lyrics.

Patchwork Blue "...brought a totally
different sound to this show with acoustic guitar. Receiving an awesome
response from the mostly metal-fan crowd the guys turned a lot of heads
from banging to a soft nodding...

...We would like to congratulate... our top qualifier, PATCHWORK BLUE, who simply stole the show and proved they are ready to take their act to the next level..."

-Brian Bishop, Bodog Music, reviews a performance at the Oriental Theatre, Denver, CO

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Band Biography

Patchwork Blue was formed in August 2001 with Ryan Edwards on vocals and guitar and brother, Matthew, on bass guitar. After a stint as a quartet with a drummer and a lead guitarist, which yielded the bands first album Tremble Roots, Patchwork Blue settled into a three-piece configuration with the addition of Nate Brown on trap set and percussion in 2005. In June 2006, Matthew left the band to pursue some of his musical ambitions and a
new bass player, Ray Martinez, joined the group. As a result of the band's 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 new album, "Junction" (May 2006) with independent 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.

Reviews of

Unstoppable masterpiece from
new heroes of the modern world!

"A romantic, Spanish style guitar intro sets a
great tone, then come the wonderful vocals that
recall prime era Rod Stewart or the Faces with a
modern twist. Two thumbs up from Nicollette
Knight. This is a song most of us WISH we
could write. Bravo!!!"


Review of "Circle of Lies"

"this is why "the garage" is great - a song to
me with a dave matthews feel BUT an original
twist on it that's what i'm talking about -
incredible vocals and performance - the band
is on fire tight, clean and engaging - the
production is good quality - this ones on my
play list - i guarantee many listens to this -
great job (sorry i got "stuck" on the
performance in this review - and i hate to
sound boring but this rocks!)"

Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums,
Bass, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Grooviest Rhythm.

Performace Reviews

Show Review (October 2, 2006: Oriental Theatre: Denver)
By: Brian Bishop, Bodog Music

...PATCHWORK BLUE...brought a totally
different sound to this show with acoustic guitar. Receiving an awesome response from the mostly metal-fan crowd the guys turned a lot of heads from banging to a soft nodding...

...We would like to congratulate our top qualifier, PATCHWORK BLUE, who simply stole the show and proved they are ready to take their act to the next level..."

Show Review (November 13, 2006: Oriental Theatre: Denver)
By: Brian Bishop, Bodog Music

...The fourth band of the night was Patchwork Blue, a rock band from Fort Collins, CO. They put on a great set featuring good musicians, unique vocals, and a tight
sound...

Springfest Parties like it’s 1995
By: Anson Wilder
Top Copy Editor

Hundreds of students and community members turned out to see national act Everclear last Saturday night at Western’s Springfest.

Springfest began with opening act Patchwork Blue from Fort Collins. Many students expressed their delight with this rock band.

“Patchwork Blue has a great lead singer and strong instrumentals,” sophomore Scott Caldwell said during the performance.

I think junior Sarah Schweitberger agreed. While the band was performing she told me “Patchwork Blue kills it.”
Junior Ben Knauth saw Patchwork Blue at the Coachlight on Friday night and was happy with their performance. “They’re the bomb,” Knauth said.

Despite being repeatedly heckled by a person screaming, “Play some Skynard,” Patchwork Blue put on a great performance, getting the crowd warmed up for Everclear.

Some students said they were more impressed by Patchwork Blue than by Everclear. “I’d never heard of Everclear, but I hoped they would’ve been better,”
sophomore Bobbie Sloan said.

Freshman Reid Morris agreed, saying that “Patchwork Blue was much better than Everclear.”

...this year’s Springfest was a complete success.
“Everybody had a good time,” program council special events coordinator Matt Krumholtz said.

Top O’ The World Newspaper. Western State College. Gunnison, CO.
Volume 85, Issue 26. April 27, 2005.