Patrick Grant

American musician and producer

Patrick Grant - American musician and producer
Born

May 21st, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A musician and producer, influential in the Americana genre. Contributed to numerous albums as a session musician and collaborated with various artists, showcasing skills in guitar and songwriting. Produced works that garnered attention within the independent music scene. Involved in both performance and production aspects of music, helping artists develop their sound and reach audiences.

Produced albums for acclaimed Americana artists

Collaborated with notable musicians in the genre

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