Patti Fedrau/Patti Layne
Categories: Groups and Duos, Musicians: Vocalist, Solo Artists, Songwriters/Composers
Genres: Adult Contemporary, Cover Artist - Multi Genre, Roots or Folk, Urban
Contact
Patti Fedrau (Layne)
Saskatoon, SK
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Web: www.pattilayne.net, www.facebook.com/share/17vbAc3cmX/?mibextid=wwXIfr, www.facebook.com/share/17StvC69i3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Description
Patti Fedrau (Patti Layne)is a singer/songwriter who grew up in Saskatchewan, singing in choirs. She moved to Europe in her 20s and was signed as a solo artist, singing mainly in French, by EMI, and later Polygram, releasing an album and many singles, including the song “Une espece de Canadienne”, written by Didier Barbelivian, which sold over 100,000 copies.
She has appeared on many TV shows in France, Belgium and Switzerland. She played many gigs in the UK and before that toured extensively in France. She has written and co-written many songs for herself and other artists, eventually releasing an album in English, ‘Prairie Burn’ under the name Patti Layne. She has performed as a solo artist, in duos and different bands, singing an eclectic mixture of music, including pop, jazz, blues, RnB, rock, and folk. Her original songs have been described as Urban Folk or Adult contemporary. Her songs are like stories that range from sensitive, dark, sexy, humorous, touching and quirky. Her vocals are warm, intimate, strong and honest.
Patti has been living in Saskatoon since 2019 and performs mostly in 2 bands; a duo with her sister, Wild Prairie and a 5 piece band, Patti & the Stack. She released a new album in December 2024, ‘Nouns’ under the name Patti Fedrau which can be found on most streaming platforms.
Discography
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Prairie Burn
Various Artists
September 2010
Prairie Burn is a pop based, blues, country, folk, jazz influences album. It's urban folk feel is loaded with songs that tell a story. Some are deeply personal, exploring the dark side of relationships, sexual flirtations, nostalgia, abuse, humour, love and roots. The songs were all co-written by Patti Layne over a space of several years and produced and arranged by Francis Lickerish at Secret Green Studios in the UK. The cover photo was taken by Michelle Fedrau and the cover design is by Sally Neal. Mastered at Silver Birch Productions and financed by Guy Anderson at Wolfsong
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Nouns
Various Artists
December 2024
Nouns Patti Fedrau
London (4:20)
Saskatchewan skies (2:35)
Frogs (Frogs singing in the swimming pool)(4:34)
Miracles happen (Paris)(3:40)
Survived (3:53)
Everybody needs love( Live in studio with friends)(4:05)
Always there (Mom) (4:22)
Anything is possible (3:43)
Wuhan crazy (demo) (4:08)
Videos
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Une espèce de Canadienne
Patti Layne sings 'Une espèce de Canadienne' written for her by Didier Barbelivien. This video is from the popular French TV show 'Champs Elysees'
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Déshabillez moi
This video is Patti Layne singing 'Deshabilllez moi' written by Gaby Verlor and Robert Nyel from a Belgian TV show.
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Everybody needs love
Everybody needs love written and performed by Patti Fedrau. Thanks to Brian Paul DG, Evert van Olst and Lucianus Best for singing and playing with me!
Performed and recorded at Pulsworks recording studio, thanks David for having us to play at your annual party, and thanks to Brady and Dana for the onsite audio/technical/engineering. Thanks to Matt Stinn for mixing and mastering Rainy Day Recording Co.
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Cynical Lullaby
Patti Layne singing a live version of 'Cynical Lullaby'(from the album 'Prairie Burn'), written by Patti Layne and Claus Regli. The musicians are Cosimo Keita Cadore on drum/percussion and Dzal Martin on guitar. The dancer is Chloe Berger and the video was directed by Matthew Tanti/Kai Fish.
