Pat McGee

Mike Massa Gallery

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David Bergman Gallery

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David and I go back over 10 years. We first met through my friends in Vertical Horizon and we remain close to this day. He has shot two of my album covers, (Save Me and No Wrong Way…), captured thousands of amazing tour shots, backstage moments and Down The Hatch events. He has been a huge part of what you see from PMB over the last decade and I hope many more to come. He is an extremely accomplished photographer having taken shots for everything from professional sports (a 11 time and counting Sports Illustrated cover shots), music (lately he’s been Bon Jovi’s main guy) and even politics having shot President Obama’s historic and groundbreaking Gigapan shot. Check out (davidbergman.net) for all his amazing work. I am proud to call him my friend and humbled that he takes time to shoot lil’ ole PMB. Then again, we DO know how to have a good time…

Volume 1

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Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers – Gift Horse

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Disclaimer: These guys are my friends and played on my latest record. But that doesn’t mean I will like their record just because we are old school mates.

It has some of the best writing SK and the boys have done to date. They always make records that make you THAT much closer to knowing Stephen as an artist, man and father. He’s prolific, well read, quite intelligent, and a very caring individual. These attributes shine through on Gift Horse. Stephen has a knack for making you really want to pay close attention to what he’s singing about; the listener hangs on every word and he respects that. The band sounds great. Boots, Kit and Sam are all contributing fantastically hooky and tasteful parts to give each song the lift or space they need. It’s all about serving the song and not the ego of the musician recording it. When that’s done delicately and with restraint, the ego will get its due. It’s hard to pick my favorite tunes. Each one tells a different story and does so with infectious melodies and vocal parts that are purely honest. I know first-hand how hard it is to put out a record that’s different from your previous work. The judgments start flying around and you pray people will give it a chance. Gift Horse is one of those records that will grow on you. In the end it will be one of your favorite albums that you return to over and over. Well done, fellahs.

Bob Schneider – The Perfect Day

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I love ALL of Bob’s records. We had the pleasure of playing a few shows together in TX way back when…nobody does it like Bob does. He is an alien and I fear him. I watched him silence a room in St Louis on night with his talents as well as when he handed cash back to some obnoxious attendees and told them to leave. His tunes are lyrically amazing; he’s crazy talented on many instruments and has a knack for always being cooler than you. We need him. He’s the guy on the Dos Equis commercials if he made records. This album is typical Bob but like all his records, very unique. The effortless pure vocal tone he produces is hauntingly awesome. The songs on this one all stand-alone and get under your skin like a killer massage. Get this record and be slightly cooler than you were yesterday. Enjoy.

James Morrison – The Awakening

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I have been waiting for his third release. I’ve been slightly obsessed with James and his whole thang since his first record. I’ve seen him solo, trio and full band…and in NYC I was moved to tears during “Once When I Was Little”. It’s just what happens when you have kids and you let lyrics really touch a nerve (and maaaaaybe had a few glasses of vino in me). Either way, he’s an unreal live performer and I can’t wait to catch him when he returns with this new album. I love a record that has a vibe that is consistent throughout. It’s a touch throwback but uniquely James. You can tell how much he loved Stevie Wonder and other Motown greats. He’s the real deal. There are some upbeat jams on here that really show a new side of JM. I’m pretty sure I have never heard him sing about being a “Slave To The Music” prior to this album. The parts are stellar and the instrumentation is raw and classic. Like all new records with me, they take several listens to really hear the story the artist is telling. I guess it’s kinda like how I try to make my kids eat foods they “hate” at least 10 times before they can claim to actually indeed “hate” it. (You can’t live on pancakes last I checked.) James Morrison is a never-ending buffet of melody and groove. Enjoy.

The Inn Above Tide – Sausalito, CA

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I can’t say enough about this amazing property. It’s the best thing going as far as I’m concerned. Every room has breathtaking yet calming views of the San Francisco Bay as well as the city skyline. It seems whenever I go, the weather is perfect, the breeze off the bay is so good for the soul and the sounds of the water just outside your room will make even an award winning insomniac sleep for days. The rooms have fireplaces and big ole tubs to soak in. When you’re chillin’ on your own private deck you will most likely see seals surfacing and majestic sailboats circling the bay. The town of Sausalito is one, if not my favorite in the country. I fell in love with it during the Shine record. We lived out there for months. It just has something to it, hard to explain. The restaurants are walking distance and if you really must hit San Fran, it’s a short drive over the Goldie Gate. I’ll be honest, you should go with someone your madly in love with, just sayin’. It’s the kind of hotel you don’t ever want to leave the room, there is no need Maybe one day we’ll do a high end Down The Hatch out there. We shall see, either way, go! Enjoy.

http://www.innabovetide.com/

Fishman SA220

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This portable speaker system is all you need to rock, even if you don’t play an instrument! I use it for all my DTH events and it crushes. I’ve played shows with it; DJ’d house parties and filled an entire beach full of sonic excellence. Get one and be the envy of anybody that dares to bring some crappy iPod speaker to a picnic.

http://www.fishman.com/products/view/sa220-solo-performance-system

The Premiar wall map from Ikea

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B/c you and your family need to know that where you live is just a tiny part of this big-ass world we live in.

Lucchese Boots

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For both cowgirls and cowboys, they rock. Get ‘em on Zappos or at your local boot dealer, otherwise they can get pretty pricey. Or go to Nashville and have the time of your life and buy ‘em there. Yeehaw!