We had the good fortune of connecting with Patrick Yandall and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Patrick, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I started playing music professionally just before I started my freshman year in high school. I began playing in nightclubs in Michigan with older musicians. I missed out a lot on the high school experience but music was what I did well. I really wasn’t very good at anything else. Music is who I am, what I am. I think music almost every waking minute. I am constantly trying to improve as a musician in all facets of the business and artistic sides of music, which is a never ending process.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m most proud of having record labels at different times in my career that supported my vision for my music and myself. Sometimes I had to incorporate their vision of what they saw in my music, but usually I was able to create how I wanted to. With the musical scene drastically changing when Spotify and other streaming services, I had to learn how to survive in this new climate. Still trying to figure out how to be successful with this, but still able to survive with them.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Lots of places to see in music in San Diego. The Belly Up has some of my favorite musicians performing there. Also I perform at Humphreys Baskstage on the beautiful Shelter Island. Great Poke, and fresh seafood at numerous restaurants here. Big Devs BBQ, Sushi On a Roll are two of my favorites!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents and wife. They have allowed me to pursue my passion. My wife has supported my musical vision. It has taken me down so many different avenues and like every business, there are people who try to take advantage of you and your talent. Without her I couldn’t have done most of what I have accomplished musically. My Dad was a musician in the Army and growing up, there were instruments around the house. I gravitated towards the guitar and fell in love with it! Started on trumpet but the girls seemed to like the guitar more.

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