Originally making waves as a founding member and lead guitarist for longtime Midwest music scene staple, Smokin’ Bandits, Pat Ferguson (Madison, WI) has emerged as a nationally renowned solo performer, songwriter, and vocalist.

Ferguson has just finished recording his sophomore solo LP, recorded at Mix-o-Lydian Studios in Delaware Water Gap, PA and produced by Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth, The High Hawks). Set to be released on LoHi Records in 2021, the record features Carbone, Bobby Gronna (People Brothers Band), Carey Harmon (Railroad Earth), Jacob Jolliff, Kenny Leiser (Joseph Huber), Teresa Marie (People Brothers Band), Elliott Peck (Midnight North, Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Family Band), Tony Moreno (Phil Woods Quintet), Mike Robinson (Railroad Earth), Kevin Rowe (Buffalo Gospel), and banjo great Tony Trischka.

His finger and flat-picking style channels Americana, bluegrass, and folk; a signature sound deeply influenced by his Upper Mississippi River musical roots. Light of Day / Dark of Night, Pat’s first solo record, was produced by Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades) and released in 2018 on LoHi Records to widespread critical acclaim.

In nearly two decades of touring with a variety of collaborations, Pat has shared the stage with the likes of Merle Haggard, Little Feat, Dr. John, Todd Snider, Jason Isbell, Trampled by Turtles, Trigger Hippy, The High Hawks, Chicago Farmer, The Big Wu, People Brothers Band, Pert Near Sandstone, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Band of Heathens, and many more.