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'''Patrick Donohue''' (born April 28, 1953) is an American [[Fingerstyle guitar|fingerstyle]] guitarist born in [[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]], Minnesota. He is a [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album|Grammy]] nominated, [[Walnut Valley Festival|National Fingerpicking Guitar Champion]] songwriter. Donohue has several albums to his credit and his songs have been recorded by [[Chet Atkins]], [[Suzy Bogguss]], and [[Kenny Rogers]]. He has performed on ''[[A Prairie Home Companion]]'' for several years, both as a member of the house band and as a featured artist.
'''Patrick Donohue''' (born April 28, 1953) is an American [[Fingerstyle guitar|fingerstyle]] guitarist born in [[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]], Minnesota. He is a [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album|Grammy]] nominated, [[Walnut Valley Festival|National Fingerpicking Guitar Champion]] songwriter. Donohue has several albums to his credit and his songs have been recorded by [[Chet Atkins]], [[Suzy Bogguss]], and [[Kenny Rogers]]. He has performed on ''[[A Prairie Home Companion]]'' for several years.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Donohue grew up in St. Paul but moved to Denver, Colorado in 1971 to study at Regis College (now [[Regis University]]). After two years at Regis, he transferred to [[Marquette University]] in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<ref name="Martin">{{cite web|title=Pat Donohue biography at C. F. Martin & Company|publisher=[[C. F. Martin & Company]]|url=http://www.martinguitar.com/artists/display_artist.php?d=383 |accessdate=August 14, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20120326112113/http://www.martinguitar.com/artists/display_artist.php?d=383 | archivedate=March 26, 2012 }}</ref> After his graduation in 1975, he returned to Denver.
Donohue grew up in St. Paul but moved to Denver, Colorado in 1971 to study at Regis College (now [[Regis University]]). After two years at Regis, he transferred to [[Marquette University]] in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<ref name="Martin">{{cite web|title=Pat Donohue biography at C. F. Martin & Company|publisher=[[C. F. Martin & Company]]|url=http://www.martinguitar.com/artists/display_artist.php?d=383 |accessdate=August 14, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326112113/http://www.martinguitar.com/artists/display_artist.php?d=383 | archivedate=March 26, 2012 }}</ref> After his graduation in 1975, he returned to Denver.


Donohue was influenced early in his career by blues guitarists [[Robert Johnson (musician)|Robert Johnson]], Mississippi John Hurt, and [[Blind Blake]]. He listened to folk singers [[Bob Dylan]], [[Steve Goodman]], and [[John Prine]].<ref name="Martin" />
Donohue was influenced early in his career by blues guitarists [[Robert Johnson (musician)|Robert Johnson]], Mississippi John Hurt, and [[Blind Blake]]. He listened to folk singers [[Bob Dylan]], [[Steve Goodman]], and [[John Prine]].<ref name="Martin" />
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Some of the recordings feature his singer/songwriter side; he has also released instrumental albums.<ref name="Boehm">{{cite web |last1=Boehm |first1=Mike |title=Pat Donohue: A Force to Be Reckoned With |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1994-04-07/entertainment/ca-43324_1_pat-donohue |website=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=9 December 2018 |date=7 April 1994}}</ref>
Some of the recordings feature his singer/songwriter side; he has also released instrumental albums.<ref name="Boehm">{{cite web |last1=Boehm |first1=Mike |title=Pat Donohue: A Force to Be Reckoned With |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1994-04-07/entertainment/ca-43324_1_pat-donohue |website=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=9 December 2018 |date=7 April 1994}}</ref>


==Awards and honors==
In 1982 he was runner-up in the National Fingerpicking Championship at the [[Walnut Valley Festival]] in Winfield, Kansas. During the following year he won the championship.<ref>[http://www.wvfest.com/contests/bycontest.html?contestid=2 Walnut Valley Festival web site list of winners.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414164228/http://www.wvfest.com/contests/bycontest.html?contestid=2 |date=2009-04-14 }}</ref>
In 1982 he was runner-up in the National Fingerpicking Championship at the [[Walnut Valley Festival]] in Winfield, Kansas. During the following year he won the championship.<ref>[http://www.wvfest.com/contests/bycontest.html?contestid=2 Walnut Valley Festival web site list of winners.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414164228/http://www.wvfest.com/contests/bycontest.html?contestid=2 |date=2009-04-14 }}</ref>


In 2008 the [[C. F. Martin & Company|Martin Guitar Company]] released a signature model, the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition.<ref name="custom">{{cite web |title=Martin Guitar Introduces the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition |url=https://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/martin-guitar-introduces-the-om-30db-pat-donohue-custom-edition |website=GuitarPlayer.com |accessdate=9 December 2018 |date=20 August 2008}}</ref>
In 2008 the [[C. F. Martin & Company|Martin Guitar Company]] released a signature model, the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition.<ref name="custom">{{cite web |title=Martin Guitar Introduces the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition |url=https://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/martin-guitar-introduces-the-om-30db-pat-donohue-custom-edition |website=GuitarPlayer.com |accessdate=9 December 2018 |date=20 August 2008}}</ref>

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Guitarist [[Chet Atkins]] said, "Pat Donohue is one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today."<ref name="AM" /> Donohue wrote a song in praise of Atkins' skill and virtuosity called "Stealin' from Chet". He has recorded a studio version on his ''Backroads'' album and a live version on ''Radio Blues'', a collection of his favorite performances from ''A Prairie Home Companion''. Atkins joined him on each version. In the liner notes to the live version, Donohue wrote, "What can I say? The most exciting three minutes of my life. We miss you Chet." (Atkins died a short time before the album was released).


Donohue's songs have been covered by [[Kenny Rogers]], [[Suzy Bogguss]], and Chet Atkins.<ref name="PHC">{{cite web|title=Pat Donohue interview at Prairie Home Companion website | publisher=[[A Prairie Home Companion]]|url=http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/interviews/pat_donohue/| accessdate = August 14, 2011}}</ref>
Donohue's songs have been covered by [[Kenny Rogers]], [[Suzy Bogguss]], and Chet Atkins.<ref name="PHC">{{cite web|title=Pat Donohue interview at Prairie Home Companion website | publisher=[[A Prairie Home Companion]]|url=http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/interviews/pat_donohue/| accessdate = August 14, 2011}}</ref>


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Guitarist Chet Atkins said, "Pat Donohue is one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today."<ref name="AM" /> Donohue wrote a song in praise of Atkins' skill and virtuosity called "Stealin' from Chet". He has recorded a studio version on his ''Backroads'' album and a live version on ''Radio Blues'', a collection of his favorite performances from ''A Prairie Home Companion''. Atkins joined him on each version. In the liner notes to the live version, Donohue wrote, "What can I say? The most exciting three minutes of my life. We miss you Chet." (Atkins died a short time before the album was released).
==Personal life==
Donohue married in 1983 and with his wife Susan, returned to St. Paul where he continues to live.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* 2003: ''[[Back Roads (Pat Donohue album)|Back Roads]]'' (Bluesky)
* 2003: ''[[Back Roads (Pat Donohue album)|Back Roads]]'' (Bluesky)
* 2003: ''Radio Blues'' (Prairie Home Recordings) (compilation of live performances from the radio program)
* 2003: ''Radio Blues'' (Prairie Home Recordings) (compilation of live performances from the radio program)
* 2004: ''[[Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar]]'' (Solid Air) ([[Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album|2005 Grammy Award]]-winning compilation of [[Henry Mancini]] songs arranged for acoustic guitar)
* 2004: ''[[Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar]]'' (Solid Air)
* 2005: ''[[Profile (Pat Donohue album)|Profile]]'' (Bluesky)
* 2005: ''[[Profile (Pat Donohue album)|Profile]]'' (Bluesky)
* 2008: ''[[Freewayman]]'' (Bluesky)
* 2008: ''[[Freewayman]]'' (Bluesky)
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===Videos===
===Videos===
*''Rags to Rock'' (instructional video)
* ''Rags to Rock''
*''Jazz Classics Fingerstyle'', volumes 1 and 2
* ''Jazz Classics Fingerstyle'', volumes 1 and 2
*''Pat Donohue at the Freight and Salvage''
* ''Pat Donohue at the Freight and Salvage''


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 18:51, 9 December 2018

Pat Donohue
Born (1953-04-28) April 28, 1953 (age 71)
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresFolk, country
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1973–present
LabelsRed House, Blue Sky
Websitepatdonohue.com

Patrick Donohue (born April 28, 1953) is an American fingerstyle guitarist born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a Grammy nominated, National Fingerpicking Guitar Champion songwriter. Donohue has several albums to his credit and his songs have been recorded by Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, and Kenny Rogers. He has performed on A Prairie Home Companion for several years.

Biography

Donohue grew up in St. Paul but moved to Denver, Colorado in 1971 to study at Regis College (now Regis University). After two years at Regis, he transferred to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] After his graduation in 1975, he returned to Denver.

Donohue was influenced early in his career by blues guitarists Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, and Blind Blake. He listened to folk singers Bob Dylan, Steve Goodman, and John Prine.[1]

In 1985 Donohue's first album, Manhattan to Memphis, was released by Red House. After another album for Red House, he started his label Bluesky Records.[2]

In the early nineties, Donohue became a member of the house band on the radio program A Prairie Home Companion.[2][3][4] He and his colleagues in the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band are on-screen throughout much of the film A Prairie Home Companion based on the radio show.[1] Donohue wrote or co-wrote several of the songs on the soundtrack.

Some of the recordings feature his singer/songwriter side; he has also released instrumental albums.[5]

Awards and honors

In 1982 he was runner-up in the National Fingerpicking Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. During the following year he won the championship.[6]

In 2008 the Martin Guitar Company released a signature model, the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition.[7]

Donohue's songs have been covered by Kenny Rogers, Suzy Bogguss, and Chet Atkins.[8]

Guitarist Chet Atkins said, "Pat Donohue is one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today."[2] Donohue wrote a song in praise of Atkins' skill and virtuosity called "Stealin' from Chet". He has recorded a studio version on his Backroads album and a live version on Radio Blues, a collection of his favorite performances from A Prairie Home Companion. Atkins joined him on each version. In the liner notes to the live version, Donohue wrote, "What can I say? The most exciting three minutes of my life. We miss you Chet." (Atkins died a short time before the album was released).

Discography

Videos

  • Rags to Rock
  • Jazz Classics Fingerstyle, volumes 1 and 2
  • Pat Donohue at the Freight and Salvage

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pat Donohue biography at C. F. Martin & Company". C. F. Martin & Company. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c Vanderhoff, Mark. "Pat Donohue". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  3. ^ Keillor, Garrison, Pat Donohue A Prairie Home Companion. Retrieved March 2011
  4. ^ Yanow, Scott (2013). The Great Jazz Guitarists. San Francisco: Backbeat. p. 218. ISBN 978-1-61713-023-6.
  5. ^ Boehm, Mike (7 April 1994). "Pat Donohue: A Force to Be Reckoned With". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  6. ^ Walnut Valley Festival web site list of winners. Archived 2009-04-14 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Martin Guitar Introduces the OM-30DB Pat Donohue Custom Edition". GuitarPlayer.com. 20 August 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Pat Donohue interview at Prairie Home Companion website". A Prairie Home Companion. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
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