Pam Paton Press & Audience Quotes
Energetic * Mesmerizing * Spontaneous * Passionate * Dynamic Impressive
* Delightfully
Original * Tremendous
Rhythm *
Amazing Musician
Marimbist
Pam Paton stunned the crowd with her energetic
jigs and reels as she bobbed in and out
while
her mallets flew over the tone
bars. STEPHEN
PEDERSEN Arts Reporter
I met Pam about 8 years ago, soon after moving to Nova Scotia. In that time we have had several opportunities to play together. I find Pam a sensitive, skilled performer, who is keenly aware of what a song requires to deliver it, rather than using a song to display her many chops. This is a rare quality in any musician. Pam really listens to and plays with whatever musicians are involved, blending dynamics with the groove. Morgan Davis www.morgandavis.com I have been enjoying Pam's music for thirty years or so. I believe her to be one of the foremost drummers and marimba players in Atlantic Canada. Anita Best 1 stage...1
woman..1 marimba...within moments of Pam Paton
taking to the stage the air is filled with
sounds of a marimba playing the tunes of east coast favorites...hands clapping, feet stomping, faces smiling from one end of the field to the other. What a mesmerizing sight to see Pam gliding across the marimba effortlessly, her bare feet keeping the beat, completely in tune with her instrument. Having Pam Paton play at Women's Voices Festival was a treat beyond words. Our audience was completely carried away...an absolute joy!! Brenna Rivier Music Director, Women's Voices Festival
I am one of your biggest fans. Olga Milosevich, CBC I was intrigued
with Pam's marimba performance. Normally, as a sound
engineer, I am "too busy"
She's a percussion master Steve Winick Dirty Linen Magazine USA Pam's smile, her
musical talent, her enthusiasm and her tenacity
are only a few of her admirable traits. Pam Paton is a
wonderful drummer and a great asset to any
band. We have had many great nights The marimba
screams South America & things steamy.
...probably the last instrument you'd expect to
Pam is a
dedicated, passionate and authentic musician.
Over the years, she has demonstrated a high Pam's music
captures audiences with primal vitality &
warmth. She presents her music with
professionalism Pam is the
ultimate drummer, to me she can play with
anyone, she even makes me look good.. tons I have played as a
bassist with Pam and found her to be a talented
all-around musician. Her drumming I saw Pam play
drums with her band the Klunkers. Thought she was
electrifying ! The music kept us Excellent tuition
in hand drumming that people received from
Pam. She's very comfortable and sensitive Pam was like a
flash across my consciencness, she reached out and
touched the very “energetic and
whimsical are the perfect words to describe this
superb performer. As much as her skill as Pam's music and
her songs speak to the soul of who Pam is. They are
moving, meaningful, lyrical and
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More .... Letters From Fans &
Presenters
I am happy to lend my support to marimba player, Pam Paton. I have been following Pam’s career and have had the pleasure of hearing her perform at the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival and at Pier 21 in Halifax for CBC Radio’s Information Morning Birthday Party. Pam is a passionate musician with impressive technique. She is truly a master of her instrument. Sincerely, Olga Milosevich Host - CBC Radio Halifax, Nova Scotia I had the
pleasure of hearing the Pam and her band at the
Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Festival this summer.
Pam's
music and her songs speak to the soul. They are
moving, meaningful, lyrical and contain a rhythm Pam Paton
brings a strength of musicianship and presence to
the stage, that engages and empowers her As
business members of the community of Lunenburg,
Nova Scotia we can only express appreciation for Pam
kindly donated her talents and time to the South
Shore Waldorf School for our first annual Wild I
recently held a two day workshop for women and
invited Pam Paton to be the hand drum facilitator. I have
been playing with Pam Paton for the past three
years in drum circles and accompanying her band For years
our son was reluctant to pursue music, after an
insensitive music teacher in grade one Pam was
introduced to us in the summer of 1998 by Eva
Moore, the former director of the Nova I have
known Pam and her work for over five years. I’ve
really enjoyed her music, having hear her |
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