VERMONT VOICES : VERMONT ’ S YOUNG & GIFTED
but today , all of those aspects are fully integrated in my music . I ’ m grateful for the lessons I learned along the way .”
After facing his struggles head-on and taking a break from music to work on his mental health , Sargent emerged with a newfound passion . He penned several original songs , and he found new creative momentum in 2020 , when he professionally recorded “ Lady Liberty .” It was the first single that he released under his current stage name , Patrick Sargent Music . A spirited country-rock anthem , “ Lady Liberty ” features driving rhythm and intricate , layered production . As a versatile multi-instrumentalist , Sargent played every track on the song , including drums , bass , rhythm guitar , and lead guitar . He found helpful guidance , working with Old Mill Road Recording ’ s ( OMRR ) lead engineer , Benjamin J . Arrindell . “ Working with Ben has been amazing ,” notes Sargent . “ We ’ ve
built an artistic workflow where we can communicate openly and develop ideas when we ’ re in the studio together during my sessions .” As a result , Sargent has released a series of well-received singles recorded at OMRR , which have united the seemingly-divergent aspects of his musicality . Prime examples include 2021 ’ s “ Bombshell ,” which features his former Hip-Hop collaborator , ForeverFresh , and 2022 ’ s “ Don ’ t Pick Up The Phone ,” which has gained promising momentum on online streaming platforms . With each single , Sargent took increasingly bold steps with the production and orchestration . “ Working at the studio has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone , grow as an artist , and implement some different styles into each song . My primary artistic base is rock , blues , and country music , but I ’ ve integrated aspects of reggae music , Latin music , and Hip-Hop music as well .”
Over the course of his musical campaign , Sargent has become a recurrent fixture in Southern Vermont ’ s live music scene . He has performed at Bennington Museum ’ s outdoor summer concert series , and he regularly brings his talents to popular Manchester haunts such as the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa , Nipper ’ s Café , and Union Underground , among others . “ The Southern Vermont community has been incredibly welcoming ,” says Sargent . “ Performing in different settings has taught me to become more comfortable onstage , and I ’ ve gotten to perfect some fun , signature aspects of my stage performances , including playing guitar behind my back and playing with my teeth .”
Sargent is proud to be a member of the Southern Vermont music community and encourages all residents and visitors to enjoy the region ’ s musical offerings .
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