Inspired by soul music of the 70s and 80s David Pattillo aka Strange Majik releases the brand new single “Stranger.” The summer and fall of 2024 brought a renewed fascination of F. Scott Fitzgerald with his iconic prose and worldly sense of class. “I re-read Gatsby and devoured his remaining catalogue. Strangers is a paean to both.” This track features the jazz touches of Geoff Burke on saxophone and swooning Chopin-esque flourishes of Sean Spada on piano.
Following up the “NYC Animal” album, Strange Majik re-emerges with the bold “Queen Of The Night,” a rock nod to the iconic Giorgio Moroder whose sexy dance floor bangers propelled Blondie, David Bowie and Donna Summer Into the 80s. Backed by his Fripp inspired infinite sustaining guitar lines, Geoff Burke on sax, and up and coming Brooklyn soul artist Bako on background vocals this is a hybrid rock juggernaut.
With a catalog of 7 albums and multiple singles this is Majik’s 73rd release. From the deep soul grooves of his 2015 “Lights On,” to the glammy garage rock of 20/20, to the 2024 punk infused NY rock influences, Strange Majik is an artist who continues to defy the norm. We invite you to play and thank you for being a part of the team!
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“’NYC Animal’ is a collection of ‘unadulterated sonic brilliance’, which can be defined in many ways — ways which always lead back to the artist exemplifying his elemental brand of iconic New York Rock, Disco, Psych and Soul.”
Tone Scott – Goldmine Magazine
“His latest LP is a paean to his adopted home city, homing in on the pre-gentrification danger encapsulated by Lou, Iggy, and sticky floor dives such as CBGB’s. With a touch of Y2K indie sleaze and some nightclub grooves Pattillo has crafted a sound drenched in nocturnal, hedonistic vibes.”Duncan Fletcher – Shindig Magazine
Have you seen the buzz that h1tchr (pronounced hitcher) is creating online? People all over the world are adding sound alike songs, samples, and cover versions of songs and creating interactive maps of popular music. Its a free site and it only requires a FB login (they only get access to your user ID and profile pic). The inside scoop from us is that it was started by our founder David Pattillo and also offers a really awesome free Spotify app that brings in music credits to Spotify!
Thanks so much for all the tweets, emails and comments on the new raydeeeeeoooooo showwwwww on Amazing Radio!! The show airs every Tuesday at 11pm UK time and can be re-streamed at any time right here. Just click the pic and let it roll. – Love ya, Majik
Take a look at what’s cookin in the UK for Strange Majik of The Dead Exs. Majik will be hosting a weekly radio show featuring NY and US bands for the hot new radio station noted for breaking new bands. “The enigmatic Strange Majik’s 212 comes straight from New York City every Tuesday from 11pm and his show will focus on the ‘rollier’ side of rock ‘n’ roll. Expect sweet soul and rock and roll, roots and renegades, psych outlaws and space cowboys as Strange Majik combs amazingtunes.com for the best that NYC has to offer.” – Amazing Radio
The Deep Blues Festival in Bayport MN was a collection of amazing talent, great people and badass BBQ. Curated by Chris Johnson of the Bayport BBQ the fest lasted three days, endured a huge storm and power outtage, and brought the best of international outsider blues to the twin cities area. Clarksdale 2014!!!!
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The 6th annual Deep Blues Festival is coming to Bayport, MN on June 21. David Pattillo ofThe Dead Exs will join forces with drum master Van Campbell of Black Diamond Heavies / Bonnie Prince Billy fame.
Van Campbell
David Pattillo
This is THE premier outsider blues fest of the year in the USA. Some of our favorite acts this year include Possessed by Paul James, Left Lane Cruiser, Hillstomp, and Reverend Deadeye.
Here’s the 2013 Deep Blues Festival schedule and lineup:
Friday, June 21
4 p.m. – Charlie Parr
5 p.m. – Delaney Davidson
6 p.m. – Purgatory Hill
7 p.m. – Possessed by Paul James
8 p.m. – Hooten Hallers
9 p.m. – Left Lane Cruiser
Saturday, June 22
4 p.m. – Bloody Ol’ Mule
5 p.m. – White Trash Blues Revival
6 p.m. – John the Conquerer
7 p.m. – Kings of the Fucking Sea
8 p.m. – Johnny Walker and the Black Guards
9 p.m. – Mark Porkchop Holder
Sunday, June 23
4 p.m. – Molly Gene One Whoaman Band
5 p.m. – Soda Gardocki
6 p.m. – Hillstomp
7 p.m. – Dead Exs
8 p.m. – Guadalupe Plata
9 p.m. – Reverend Deadeye
Tickets for the 2013 Deep Blues Festival are $175 for the entire weekend, and $70 for a single day. The price of the ticket includes all-you-can eat barbeque. Check here for the official page.
Artist Manipulates Water With The Power Of Her Mind…..By Olivia Chow — Jun 10 2013
We just came across this story and wanted to repost. If you haven’t read the book “Messages From Water” check it out. Fascinating stuff. Read more of this article by Olivia Chow.
The 6th annual Deep Blues Festival is coming to Bayport, MN on June 21. David Pattillo of The Dead Exs will join forces with drum master Van Campbell of Black Diamond Heavies / Bonnie Prince Billy fame. This is THE premier outsider blues fest of the year in the USA . Some of our favorite acts include Possessed by Paul James, Left Lane Cruiser, Hillstomp, and Reverend Deadeye.
Here’s the 2013 Deep Blues Festival schedule and lineup:
Friday, June 21
4 p.m. – Charlie Parr
5 p.m. – Delaney Davidson
6 p.m. – Purgatory Hill
7 p.m. – Possessed by Paul James
8 p.m. – Hooten Hallers
9 p.m. – Left Lane Cruiser
Saturday, June 22
4 p.m. – Bloody Ol’ Mule
5 p.m. – White Trash Blues Revival
6 p.m. – John the Conquerer
7 p.m. – Kings of the Fucking Sea
8 p.m. – Johnny Walker and the Black Guards
9 p.m. – Mark Porkchop Holder
Sunday, June 23
4 p.m. – Molly Gene One Whoaman Band
5 p.m. – Soda Gardocki
6 p.m. – Hillstomp
7 p.m. – Dead Exs
8 p.m. – Guadalupe Plata
9 p.m. – Reverend Deadeye
Tickets for the 2013 Deep Blues Festival are $175 for the entire weekend, and $70 for a single day. The price of the ticket includes all-you-can eat barbeque. Check here for the official page.
Our founder and bluesman David Pattillo will be appearing in an intimate gathering of restless souls at Manitoba’s in NYC on Wednesday. Great spot with a pictoral history of NY rock n roll from the original NY rocker Handsome Dick Manitoba aka Richard. Roll on through. Free show.
