Patsy & Dave are Patsy Doop and Dave Baird and they used to be known as The Long and the Short of It. Their 15-year collaboration – writing, recording performing music together – has resulted in albums, the latest of which was Midnight Choir. As Patsy & Dave they have a brand new single, ‘Dream Vacation’.
They first met by chance at a local tavern where Patsy was impressed by Dave’s singing voice and asked him to sing a spur-of-the-moment duet. The experience made them realise their musical chemistry, which led them to start writing songs together.
These days, the duo split their time between touring and working in their personal recording studio built with the help of producer Kenny Royster.
In our recent chat, Patsy & Dave talked about their creative process, their new album set for release in September, the story behind ‘Dream Vacation’ and the music video that accompanies it, as well as their busy performing schedule. It is clear that after 15 years the duo is stronger than ever, with their new name and new music to go with it, their clear passion for what they do matched by their drive and dedication.
https://patsyanddave.com.au | Listen to ‘Dream Vacation’ on Apple Music
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1. Patsy & Dave have performed together for over 15 years after meeting at a local tavern where Patsy asked Dave to sing a duet with her.
2. They realised they had good vocal chemistry and harmonies and started writing songs together in addition to performing covers.
3. Their producer Kenny Royster from Nashville pitched them the song ‘Dream Vacation’, which they recorded as a duet even though the demo was quite different.
4. Patsy & Dave built their own recording studio with Kenny’s help so they didn’t have to travel to Nashville to record vocals.
5. They are currently finishing up their latest album which will be released in early September, with one song still having its lyrics and melody finalised.
6. In addition to their own recordings, their studio attracts work from other artists, some of whom Patsy & Dave also produce and guide through the recording process.
7. They recently performed two shows in Queensland on top of their recording and touring commitments.
8. After 15 years, Patsy & Dave have an enduring creative partnership and musical collaboration.
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