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#MusicExchange: Dan Patlansky and the magic of blues-rock
29 Mar 2022
Award-winning South African blues-rock guitarist Dan Patlansky has released his tenth studio album Shelter of Bones. This week, he is starting a major tour of the UK with ten shows and five in the Netherlands running till the end of April 2022.
Image by Tobias Coetsee: Dan Patlansky
In 2019, he also won the Sama Award for Best Rock Album for Perfection Kills.
Shelter of Bones was recorded over a three-year period from 2019 to 2021. “The pandemic allowed me to take my time, and really think about how I want the songs to come across,” reflects Patlansky.
“In many ways, I tried to keep the sound from past albums that I’ve become known for in my arrangements and songwriting, but definitely took some different turns along the way.”
I’ve always seen a record as a time capsule of where an artist is in a particular time of their lives.” For Patlansky, Shelter of Bones covers a three-year period of many ups and downs, and, as a result, the South African guitarist believes the process has been a very interesting journey,” he said.
I caught up with Dan prior to his departure…
What is your job description?
Creator of ear candy.
What does music mean to you?
Everything
My music is about…
Expressing through the song.
What is your motto?
One step at a time.
Fame is about…
The world subscribing to your soul.
Retirement will happen when…
I can afford to.
I don't do…
Shopping malls and hookers.
I would love to co-write with…
Chris Stapleton
Where do you go for inspiration to create?
Other artists
What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?
Playing to live crowds
The song you must do during every show?
Big Things Going Down
Any funny moments on stage?
Bass player soiling his pants.
My heroes are…
Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Gilmour.
My style icon is…
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Which living person do you admire most and why?
Joe Bonamassa, because of his supreme talent and unbelievable career.
What is your most treasured possession?
My Strat
It's your round; what are you drinking?
Wine, please!
Dream gig to do?
Royal Albert Hall -London
What makes you stand out?
The blend of modern meets old school blues-rock.
If you were not a musician, what would you do?
Eat out of dustbins.
Pick five words to describe yourself?
Passionate, driven, excited, positive, stubborn.
What are you streaming?
Beck, Eric Gales and Pink Floyd.
Greatest movie ever made?
No Country For Old Men
What book are you reading?
Nothing but emails currently.
What song changed your life?
Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Who do you love?
My family and good, honest people
What is your favourite word?
Go!
Top of your bucket list?
To live on an island.
Your greatest achievement?
Surviving Covid and creating new sides to my business.
What do you complain about most often?
The government
What is your biggest fear?
My children suffering.
Happiness is…
My kids.
On stage, I tend to…
Close my eyes.
The best life lesson you have learned?
Consistency is everything.
What has been your favourite journey so far?
Touring with Joe Satriani.
Do you do charity work, and if you do – what do you do?
Not enough.
Wishes and dreams?
Peace and happiness in abundance
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