Blondie: Kevin Patrick

Parallel Lines Tour - Kevin Staying Home

2008-05-08T11:02:00.003-04:00

We just heard from Kevin Patrick, who sends this note: "Let the troops know the Kdog's gonna have a pup and he's gotta keep close to home to field off any predators for this round." In other words, Kevin's going to be a father! He's not going on tour so he can be with his wife this summer. Kevin also said to mention he is available for any questions or comments at his new email address - kevpatrick at mac dot com Congratulations to the Patricks from the staff at Blondie.net!

Dublin airport heading home

2005-12-22T04:01:00.000-05:00

Its been non stop for six weeks, still dont know how Debbie does it I mean we have to throw down but she really delivers those songs. Lastnight was the last show in Belfast which we thought was going to be a real kind of sit down show until we kicked up Maria and there was a huge rush of people to the stage. You guys were electric lastnight,thanks for being such amazing fans of Blondie. I didnt write these songs but Im astounded by the family of people that travel to see us at aeach show. Bob and Andrea, always a great pleasure to see you both. You guys are like my parents in Europe when you come to the shows, yes I got some ink (tattoos) since you saw me last but no worries, im still a good kid (heh heh heh). And Clare and Gary, anytime on the photo. Keep the manual in case you ever decide to be a keyboard player. Every show on this tour was sold out and the many many repeat fans at the shows. It was a great to show to end on, also the two nights in Dublin we'll remember for a long long time. The Olympian being such an old theatre had so much character and vibe, and Chris, thanks for the attempted hook ups with mine and Steins psp2's. (Sony came to a show and gave us free psp's. Friggin great machine. I dig the wifi internet hook up while playing Grand Theft Auto, might even ditch my ipod? hmmm,maybe not)I seized Steins copy of Grand Theft Auto and gotta say, addicted. Probably be nailin' it all the way back to the states. Dublin has always been one of my favorite cities, great people,good food, and never ending beer. Walked to the theatre the other night and right over the foot bridge entering Temple bar (district in Dublin) these two guys were rappin' on the street with a boom box about the holy ghost while this guy was playing traditional irish folk melodies on a harmonica. People are throwing back Guinesses at 7 am, good to be irish. Coffee tastes great right now, black and strong. Going to cook a big ass Turkey , shrimp cocktails, pick up a case of wine and champagne, and make a big dinner for Christmas eve. Next stop is The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band is looking forward to a bit of a break, Id like to be doing another show tomorrow night but a well deserved rest is needed I suppose. Guess Ill keep writing some more songs and theres a few artists that want me to produce them in January. Keep the ball rollin out, you guys rocked, To all the fans and amazing people Ive met on this tour, merry xmas to you and to all a Happy and Safe New Year. Ill be at the Black Crowes concert hanging with Mark Newman, best sound man to ever walk this planet (plus a helluva Dana Carvey look alike). BTW, noodles have a drink for me. and another, then another , then another....

SHeffield CIty Hall lastnight

2005-12-10T11:04:00.000-05:00

Cant believe how great the City Hall looks. Last time we played here it was looking kind of shabby. Think I liked the shabby look better! Good show, great sound in that room. went out afterwards to a great pub with the band and Hugh's band had a few pints (maybe one too many by how Im feelin today) Ive got another intense craving for Indian Food, saw a few places along the path lastnight, need to find the best one. Vindaloo, 7 alarm ,hot and spicy. Thanks for the concerns on my foot, its all good. Something Ill have looked at when I get home, nothing extreme. Speaking of extreme, pick up the last edition of Q magazine. The interview with Little Britain is a gas, he talks about the episode where he puts the senior lady's foot in his mouth as he tries to shag her and she was so self conscious for the skit that in prep. lotioned her dogs up with Aloe Vera. Imagine sucking on feet lubed up with Aloe Vera? hmmm.Day off today, wish we were playing. Its like you just start to get rolling and then Break.Check out a local Sheffield band called the Long Blondes.http://www.myspace.com/thelongblondes I really like their style. Post Blondie, Suzy Quatro kind of vibe. guess Ive babbled enough , need to hit the gym again and have a proper bite. Thanks for reading, yours K

Sheffield

2005-12-09T11:59:00.000-05:00

I was told this was a steel mining town...had a good laugh when I fell and cracked my ass demounting the riser lastnight. Rock doc showed up, wanted to do surgery on my foot before the show? straaange things are starting to happen. Wonder how my dog is? wrote a couple of new songs, lets see, Switched from a 122 leslie to a pro 3 iso cab, band feels and sounds tighter then it ever has, audiences are electric, sold out shows, these old theatres are pretty amazing to explore backstage before the show, ok, enough monotonous babble, time for soundcheck. until the next one...K

Blackpool to Aberdeen

2005-12-03T16:27:00.000-05:00

Some said that this was the best show yet..Great audience and Id like to say a big thanks to all the fans for being such great audiences to play too, keep screaming and dancing and we'll keep sending it back to you harder and harder. It'll be a quick ride from Edinburgh, Im going to hunt down a few movies for the bus like Death In Venice, Excorcist 3 (Emily Rose), next series of Little Britain (I read that theyre touring now as well,it would be very cool to meet them at some point, Will they bring back the Scottish Inn Keeper though! Thats my fav. skit!) If you have any good bus movies donate, bring them to the gig and I'll check them out on some of these long rides. Everyones geared up here for the R&R Hall of Fame. That gig is going to be stellar, email us with who you would liike to see induct Blondie, it would be interesting to see what you the fans have to say. Gonna finish the night by kicking back, playing my guitar and watching some soccer.

Peace to you and All the best,Night.

KMAzePatrick ...

Bristol,Bournemouth,Brighton,Southend

2005-11-25T23:57:00.000-05:00

Im tapping this out from the hotel lobby waiting for the bus to go to Reading. Heres a rundown of the past four gigs, great, blazing, fantastic, and exciting. The fans have been nothing less then electric. The travels have been short, were staying based out of London and doing day drives. Thanks for all the emails and fan mail. I try to get back to all of them, if I dont respond just resend and Ill get in the next batch! Also, if you send them to www.myspace.com/mazepatrick I can get them there as well. Ill recap the Royal Albert Hall gig on the 23rd, such a feeling to grace the stage of where so many legends played before us. Looking out from the stage to a sold out show of screaming fans into one of the most majestic theatres Ive ever seen was the best high. The after show party at KOKOs blew (sucked) security kept people outside to give it that "exclusive" club vibe, hassled us as well, finally got inside and the dance floor was dead because everyone was outside! So I apologize to all who had after show passes and felt the experience wasnt what they expected and know that we the band had nothing to do with that scene. After all, if it werent for you guys, we wouldnt have had the experience we had at RAH that night. Finally kicked the Jet Lag, slept for 13 hours last night after watching Bob Dylan from backstage at Brixton Academy, Thanksgiving. Had a bowl of Penne Bolognese at Dinos before the show and snagged a piece of Pumpkin pie at catering / Dylan show. His band was great, had a real New Orleans feel to the set. I remember once in NYC I was rehearsing with Kelly Levesque on Warner Bros at the time (Hip Hop R&B artist) and as I was entering the building theres this guy on the sidewalk in a pair of ripped up jeans and a hooded sweatshirt, leather jacket, which asks me for a smoke. (Years ago so I had one on me), so I gave him a couple and went inside. After a break a couple hours later I go to the lobby and theres this same guy on the couch and he asks me again for a smoke. So I give him the pack and I sit down as he asks me about the band I was playing with. I give him the run down, pop R&B gig. I’m just gunning for the label on this one etc. Before I know it its time to go in so we say goodbye and he gets up and goes into the other rehearsal space. The owner comes out, a friend of mine Keith, and says, So what were you and Dylan rapping about? There ya have it. Anyway, tonights gig will be kick ass; shows have been sold out thanks again to the fans for all that. Debs gives a big Kiss out to you guys. BTW, also want to say to all those fans that wrote in about the local hot spots to the cities on this tour much appreciated and cheers. All the best till the next Blog, cheers.

Plymouth to BRISTOL

2005-11-17T14:23:00.001-05:00

Last nights show in Plymouth was a mixed energy vibe. When did the law get passed that people cant stand up during a show? Maybe we should sit down in chairs on stage as well. Its pretty lame when your playing your ass off then look into the front row and there is a secutity guard holding someone down by the shoulders restraining them to their seat. Its not the audience, just the venue policy. Oh well, thats my lack of acknowledgement for authority side speaking up. Probably better in some venues so people dont get slammed around. Other than that the music was on key, band sounded tight, Chris drops this F bomb solo in the middle of Rapture that could go on for about ten more minutes and the fans would still eat it up. Sonic madness. Just got into Bristol, still working with jet lag sleeping about 2-3 hours then staying up for 8 and sleep for 2. Kind of cool to see the sunrise every morning though, think Ill ride it out until the end of the tour. Been working on some new tunes, and cant wait to see the turnout here in Bristol tomorrow night! Until then, cya. KMP

MySpace

2005-11-15T18:25:00.000-05:00

Check out Kevin at MySpace!

Reflect

2005-11-15T01:37:00.000-05:00

NORWICH

2005-11-14T13:57:00.000-05:00

Played in Norwich lastnight, saw many of the rock steadys in the front row. Theres a new vibe to the set this time around, new songs etc but Im not spilling any more your just going to have to witness it for yourself. The trip over was quick,had a stop in Dublin for a tv show then shot over to London! This tour is going to be non stop so be ready for it! We're geared up and excited about this round, If any one can recommend any after gig spots or parties, drop me a line as Im always looking to hang after the shows and check out the local nightlife. On my end, Ive been taking the time we had off to do alot of writing and producing mostly in NYC. CHeck out this band www.misuniverse.net, been listening to alot of Clem Snide, Desmon Dekker a guy from my neighborhood Amos Lee,Queen (you know sometimes you just have to go back to those albums!) Bullfrog (Check out Rop-a-dope), Garden State Album, Eternal Sunshine Soundtrack, but most of all the spin that I have going on right now is ,Garbage Bleed Like Me. F*$#ing Brilliant,Also, does any one have the Jon Brion copy of Fiona Apples new album? Let me know. Hit me up with some of your favorite bands, hair color, serial killers, whatever. See you at the shows. Also, heres a hunt for all you looking for the cool and obscure. Theres a movie called "Bookwars". Its an indie done by an NYU student during the 80's. its a doc, so try to sit through it but you'll get a vibe for an untouched culture in NYC that most people (Except Chris Stein) would know about. Going to get some indian food and play my guitar all night.....cya...K

Manchester

2004-06-11T18:57:00.002-04:00

The show was off the hook! Thanks to all the great fan response, you guys rock! There was a 10 year old girl in the front row on her Dad's shoulders swinging her fists in the air to UNDONE, thats the deal. More of that! Its hard for us to get to everybody after the show but we try. I've heard great feedback on the new set list changes, all I can say is keep looking out for new tunes added cuz we'll be flyin' em in all the time so you might want to brush up! Manchester rocks (one of my favorite cities) I was taking some pictures of some graffiti surrounding an archway leading into a store and some guy came out and started yelling at me saying " You cant take pictures of the street art." Yeah right, then he thought I was going to lift something from the store so he followed me around. Gotta love it, anyway. Hull tomorrow, see you all there. You guys are the greatest and lets kick it UK style for the rest of this leg! Cheers and all that, KP laytah.

Washington 5/10/04

2004-05-10T16:33:00.000-04:00

Well this tour has been kickin' hard. Thanks to all the great support from the fans, its great to look out into the audience and see people waving the new cd in their hands! The Boston show was a blast, great job to the band The Street Dogs who was doing their set in the bar next to us while we were on, if you get a chance check'em out because their sound is heavy (it was busting down the walls literally). Some guys busted into our bus in Toronto and ripped off our Tvs and Hi fi equip, all i have to say is now we kick it with flat screens and better components and tightened up security:so you got some crappy equip, didnt slow us down (punks). Went and saw Kill Bill 2 lastnight and thought it was better then the first one, check it out. After the Boston show one of the fans approached me and welcomed me to the band, thanks for that bro, very cool of you. Just a couple of more shows until we wrap up this US gig but I think I can speak for the band when I say that you guys have rocked at every show, especially the one where there was about 15 people who got dragged off the stage for stormin' us and the guy who almost ripped down my rig as the bouncer was removing him! very nice! From the letters Ive gotten from the UK fans it seems like its going to a great ride. Get ready to be blasted is all I have to say. Catch you all on the fly, peace. KP

WHITEBOY

2004-05-01T23:59:00.000-04:00

Bringin' it back

2004-01-15T20:43:00.000-05:00

Lately I've been seeing more and more the issues that we deal with in a subatomic world ever expanding into reaching into the cosmos for new places to explore but the duality of the two would be exploration or infection. In war we deal with things such as religious conflict innocence lost and territorial domain not to mention the never ending pinnacle point of address: power. We live in a society that uses terms such as egalitarian and hegemonic loosely. Always quick to point, never think to shoot. The cycle trickles down into the depths of all issues I observe dealing with cultures nesting in stagnant economical status and the upper crust of what we dare not insult. MP3s being ripped, virtual space expanding more and more by the second, internet police like Detective Mike Smith NYPD (Popular Science February 2004), NASA breaking new grounds, monkeys with electrodes planted into their brains controlling robotic arms operating in a room two doors down from the kennel in which the host resides, audio and video components becoming smaller and smaller, hackers and cyber geniuses becoming leaders to unseen millions tagged with codes. Whats the one thing thats consistent? Music. The arts. Check the books, from the Roman empires developing "Stage" to the philosophers who acted out the thoughts and whims of leaders such as Plato and Socrates only to entertain some and educate others. On to the 1300-1400's where war and plague was a common conversation versed in occitan in France and the English would sneer, yet the minstrels would kick it nevertheless. For centuries we have changed and evolved as a race taking the great gifts of Leonardo Da Vinci and many others and applying it to our lives, evolution. But what happened to the music? The suits and ties who lurk in the shadows of scribbling equations with references attached to brand names, tablatures infected with lead and graphite while they are busily punching various figures into a calculator to present to the "eagle" at the next level only to find a greater angle or gimmick to sell sell sell. Check out the book "Hip Hop The Culture". House parties in Brooklyn and Queens that collectively the crowd could put up enough "capital;" as it would be to drop a coin for a turntable and a mic. Spin and rhyme, keep the crowd jumpin', like one of my holmes said "if their heads r bobbin' then you know you gottem'". Now its cardboard cutouts, formulas, equations, trained "musical" athletes that have no views on the dichotomies in the world we live in only the quick split second decision to buy a hummer or a benz. The same has happened to rock and roll, their have been bands that have fought their ass off to climb through the rubble of shit that the so called privledged encase themselves with only to look over the rail of their balconies to scoff or spit on the "jones" trying to "make it" but making it isn't necessarily the goal. On a consensus the "minstrels" or the "artists" doin' it are few and far these days. When someone asks me why I do what I do I tell them " I didn't pick it, it picked me so I have no choice. Its not what you do, its who you are." To all those fans that are readin' this and to those who dont know who I am, I say this "keep your shit real, dont waiver, never quit and you'll be rewarded. Maybe not with cash or jewels but in the end bring it to those who need it because then you've made your mark. If its 50,000 or just one single solitary life, you've made a difference because now they will bring something on and they may not know why, when, or where but its a chain reaction of education, invention,expression,unity, and most importantly what music needs now......Evolution. Its up to all of us. 2004---" Peace.

Vienna

2003-12-02T12:13:00.000-05:00

Well the shows have been winding up, thanks to all of the great people we saw night after night like Katy, Sam, Paul, and all of the others...so many to name. lastnight was a blast, Great props to NOEL the crews bus driver who came out on stage in fishnets, a blond wig, speedos, and a Japanese robe to kick off Heart of Glass. Debbie came out and was playing it up. Clem bought this great book of photography of New York history and theres some really brillliant shots of Debbie and Chris you should check out. Also, Grace Jones, Mick Jagger,Warhol,The Clash, Sid,Etc. Thanks for all the feedback on the raps man, freestylin' these audiences has been great. running old skool rhymes from PFunk, to tribe, to Rappers Delight and then my own stuff. Much love, Want to say great job to Happy Life for opening up for us in the UK. Hope to throw down with them again, keep your eye out for these guys man, they've got it. Its almost show time, going to go kick a little Ray Charles mixed up with the Muse, Clash, and Stereophonics before the hit. Until the next one, peace. Kevpatrick

Scotland

2003-11-21T10:52:00.000-05:00

In Nottingham today, Scotland show was off the hook. Thanks to all you "Scots" for a great show, even though the outcome of the game that night wasn't so promising we kicked it twice as hard for all you guys! I watched the game right up until stage call! We've been having a great tour because of you guys. What's going on with all the bombings in Istanbul? Its a crazy world, got a history lesson in Manchester from a cab driver (ride cost £20 ) but he showed me where the bombing in 96 took place and we cruised the backstreets getting the scenic tips on the industrial revolution that took place in the 17-1800's! If he checks this out, thanks man. If you come to New York Ill return the tip! Just started a new book called Atomicised Platform. A little risky about a guy who gets caught up on the underworld of Thailand but for all you travellers that dig the unseen its a must read. I've been hearing so much support from the fans about Cursed and the radio requests, keep it up all! The album is starting to turn heads because of you guys. It doesn't go unnoticed! Keep'n it real, laytah. KP

Cambridge

2003-11-14T12:46:00.000-05:00

Playing @ the Corn Exchange tonight, great place. It was great to have a day off yesterday to tool around and catch the sites. Found a great retuarant on the Quayside (?) called Mikes and started reading this book Chris recommended by Martin Amis called TIMES ARROW. Wild man, about a guys life but backwards from his souls point of view, check it out! Cant wait to get it on in a couple hours, met a bunch of the fans at the front door a minute ago and they were standing in the rain waiting for the doors to open! Thanks to those supporting us man, its great to see people with the new albums. I found out that the woman is ok from the Dublin show, just a little too much at the bar, we all know the feeling, anyway get well and hope to see you at another one! Stepped down into the lobby this morning on the way to the gym and bumped into about 20 US soldiers, guess Bush is making a visit. See you guys at the show! BTW, check out the new banners Debbie designed, I think they're smokin'. Anyway, lets kick it tonight and keep making some noise. Good Vibes to all! Kev

In Leicester

2003-11-12T14:26:00.000-05:00

Shows have been killer, thanks to the great fan support! You guys have been great and thanks for the emails, sometimes it takes a couple days to get back to you. Went and checked out our friend Sam at The Cavern in Liverpool who has a Blondie tribute band, if you havent seen it you should check it out. Sam,great job on the new stuff! Its been pretty non stop out here as usual, shows almost every night and filled seats at all the gigs. There was a woman in the front row at Vicar st in Dublin that passed out. Just a shout out from all of us hoping shes doing ok. D, see you soon. Take care of that ankle! Until the next time, Kev

Getting Back

2003-08-24T13:05:00.000-04:00

After a hugely successful leg through the outback, Japan, and the Kiwi country, it's good to be on home ground. The tour was killer, can't say enough good things about it! The people were amazing. Response was peaked and shows sold out. Sent some shots off to Louis of the band at Marine stadium, Japan. Keep a look out, great shots of Leigh rockin' out to some few thousand fans. Bones, you made this tour. Always good to have a wing man, if you read this just remember when I say "get over to my room now" not to ask why! Anyway, can't wait to hit it again in London with the crew, and thanks again to all the great vibes from the people down under! Check you soon, KP

Way Down Under

2003-08-17T03:13:00.000-04:00

Well, Louis has done it again! Slowly I think he's finding new ways of cyberworld domination by making things easier for the rest of us ghost riders. The Australian tour has been great, the shows have been pretty off the hook. Selling out almost always and having Destri back is a powerful kick to the show even though Chris is temporarily absent. Missing ya Chris. Bones, if you read this, its always an honor to throw down with a rocker like you. The guy is unreal. Tonight we're playing in Perth and its sold out. The Aussies are amazing. Haven't had a chance to surf since I got here, (even though the waves in North Head Sydney are unreal). Oh yeah, and the Indian food here is great. Louis, I'll keep dropping lines along the way. Thanks for the hookup. For now, laytah.......KP

Jin Soo Pic

2003-07-15T23:59:00.000-04:00

Photo of Kevin and Jimmy from the rarely seen backstage angle. Click to see a bigger version.