Patti is listed in the female folk category

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"A honey-warm voice, clear and adventurous guitar work and incisive lyrics are all hallmarks of Patti’s work, and they are still only the tip of her talent iceberg.  See this musician soon wherever you can and tell a friend, like I am doing now. It'll be the best ‘I told you so’ that you’ve ever told”.  is what nationally known acoustic artist Vance Gilbert has to say about Patti DeRosa.

Her first CD, Paradise, was released in January 2005 and is receiving airplay on radio stations across the country.  She has opened for artists such as Vance Gilbert, Lisa Moscatiello, Terence Martin, and the Chandler Travis Band. She was selected to perform at the 2006 National Folk Alliance Martin Guitar Showcase and the 2006 South Florida Folk Festival. She is also a performing member of Indiegrrls, Go Girls Elite, the Rhode Island Songwriters Association, Just Plain Folks, and SongsAlive Elite.

Patti started writing songs as soon as she got her first guitar when she was thirteen years old living in Long Island, NY. She moved to Boston to pursue her graduate studies in social work and African American studies, and continued to be a frequent performer in the Boston and New York folk scene. At one point, she put down her guitar for the steel drums, as her love of Caribbean music and culture lead her to join the Boston-based Metro Steel Orchestra, where she played ”pan”, sang, and even did the limbo.  She even took a long hiatus from the music world to dedicate herself to her passion for social justice. She is the founder and president of ChangeWorks Consulting, which helps organizations and communities work towards diversity, social justice, and equity. (www.changeworksconsulting.org).

But the draw of her music was too compelling, and Patti has picked up her guitar and is back performing again. With a deep and resonant voice, impressive guitar playing, and insightful songwriting, Patti DeRosa is a dynamic and engaging performer. Her music is a treat that is delivered with a stage presence that draws the audience in and warms the heart. 

For more information on Patti DeRosa visit:

www.pattiderosa.com