“A musical journey, always an unpredictable ride” - New York Times
Deeply rooted, but not mired in, the historic Jersey Shore music scene, Pat Guadagno's music has been featured in TV, Film, Documentaries and the Emmy Award-winning SHOWTIME series CALIFORNICATION. He has garnered an ardent , international audience with his unique interpretations of other artists’ work, which is prominent in both his recordings and live performances. On Stage Guadagno creates reverent, theatrical celebrations of the music of Tom Waits, Van Morrison, John Prine and Bob Dylan.
The self-proclaimed 'Saloon Singer' has shared stages with legends Stevie Ray Vaughn, Peter Paul & Mary, BB King, Jorma Kaukenan, Darlene Love, Delbert McClinton , Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Beyonce', Paul Butterfield, Tanya Tucker, Richard Thompson, America, Graham Parker, Gary US Bonds, Zac Brown, Keb Mo and The Mavericks, (Most of whom were unaware of his presence).
The venerable 'Folk Legend' headlines events across North America from the Toronto Film Festival to the International Guitar Festival in Mexico and performs Our National Anthem at Major League ballparks across the country. Guadagno's Anthem 'set the stage' at MetLife Stadium before 82,000 football fans when the beloved hometown Giants beat the dreaded Cowboys, on their way to winning Super Bowl XLVI.
A founding member of Holiday Express, a group of professional musicians who have spent the last 25 Christmas seasons peopling solitudes and entertaining those less fortunate around the country. Guadagno's discography is filled with musical surprises including collaborations with Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’ and Dove Award Winner Steve Delopoulos. His most recent album, 1964 debuted at number 7 on the International Folk Music Industry Chart.
Guadagno often performs with former E Street Percussionist Richard Blackwell, whom Springsteen calls "The Pope of Cool" in his Born to Run Biography.
The well-traveled troubadour schedules his winter performances, in Key West, Zihuatanejo, Turks & Cacos, Rincon, and Barbados, entertaining audiences and annoying golfers in a lifelong attempt to break 100, and the dress code at Golf Courses around the world.
"What sets him apart is his refusal to perform these songs in anything resembling their original style, and his effortless intuitiveness gives Old songs New meanings.” - Acoustic Guitar World
Talk about breathing new life into old chestnuts …This is Big Time.- Vin Scelsa – Idiots Delight
Thank You Mr Guadagno , for proving that Great Art Never Dies - Novelist, Columnist Pete Hamill
New Jersey singer-songwriter Pat Guadagno released an album featuring covers of the artists who led him to discover and keep his passion for music. Anybody that has ever seen Pat live knows two things: the man is one of the best singers in the Garden State and the way he interprets each song, makes every cover his own. Albums sometimes get overlooked, so we are spotlighting a few tunes on his latest album, 1964.
Pat Guadagno's long career has made him somewhat of a folk legend, both in culture and in musical style. A true troubadour in the classical sense, Guadagno has become known both for his original folk compositions and his rousing and spot-on performance style when he covers other artists.
In addition to featuring in the film Warrior Road and Showtime's award-winning Calfornication series, Guadagno is also a musical director on METV's Big Variety Show. Over his career, he's released six albums wherein he collaborated with jazz legend John Tropea and Grammy award winner Keb Mo', performed the National Anthem to a packed football playoff stadium and headlined the Toronto Film Festival
Pat Guadagno's 1964 is a collection of som of the magical music that was recorded the year The Beatles Came to America and Cassius Clay became the Greatest. his 6th album debuted on the International Folk Aliance Chart at number 7
“From raucous, invigorated strumming to tender finger-picking a showcase of Guadagno’s mastery of the acoustic guitar. What sets him apart is his refusal to perform the covers in anything resembling their original style, and his effortless intuitiveness gives them new meanings.” - Acoustic Guitar World
Talk about breathing new life into old chestnuts …This is Big Time.- Vin Scelsa – Idiots Delight
(after listening to Guadagno's rendition of Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again - Thats a Bob Dylan Song
Memorial Day weekend 2016 kicks off on Thursday May 26th when BobFest, comes to the Count Basie Theater. The 18 year tradition known as Red Banks hippest event, will celebrate Bob Dylan’s 75th birthday, and the release anniversary of the landmark double-album (the first in Rock History) Blonde on Blonde. Recorded in Nashville 50 years ago, Blonde on Blonde is regarded by many critics as Dylan’s best work. With his legendary band, Tired Horses, Guadagno will take you on a musical journey through the sublime, the surreal and the silly songs of the record Rolling Stone Magazine lists among the top 10 albums of all time.
A Well traveled troubadour that takes the listener on a musical journey , alway a Magical Ride.
musical director and band leader for the Big Joe Henry Variety Show on METV
Chanel 2 Philadelphia Sunday Nights
Guadagno will be performing at Club Med's Ixtapa Resort from November 1 - 28
Bobfest West
the music of Bob Dylan Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses
BobFest - The celebration of Bob Dylans Birthday
Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses
Big Joe Henry Variety Show
GuadagnoRoo 22
w/ Zac Brown Band
Acouistic Night O' Thrills with Buddy Mondlock
Celebrating 25 years of BobFest
the Bob Dylan birthday with Tired Horsesspecial guest Steve Forbert
Free Concert
Pat Guadagno Cranston Dean
Norman Seldin Jackson Pines