Patrick Watson (musician)

Patrick Watson
Watson at the Ste-Thérèse Festival in recent years
Background information
Born (1979-10-07) October 7, 1979
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar, organ, accordion
LabelsSecret City Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Patrick Watson (born October 8, 1979) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec, who has formed a band also named Patrick Watson, whose blend of cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock has been compared to Rufus Wainwright, Andrew Bird, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd for its experimental musicianship. Patrick Watson's album Close to Paradise was awarded the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.

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