Pat Hunter is a powerhouse vocalist whose dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legends like Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Tina Turner. Known for her versatility, Pat performs a wide range of genres, including blues, R&B, soul, funk, and jazz.
Pat’s career took off in 2004 with the support of the late bluesman Sam Taylor. Her debut album, Life Lessons, released in 2005, became a mainstay on over 200 radio stations across the U.S. and Europe. Her song "Ask Your Man" from the Life Lessons album gained renewed attention on Jomar Records’ National Women in Blues compilation. Pat's talent was recognized with multiple accolades, including “Best Blues Band” by Long Island Newsday in 2003-2004 and “Best Blues Band in NYC” by the New York Blues and Jazz Society in 2005. Representing NYC at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, she earned 11th place out of 113 bands worldwide. She has also opened for music icons like Ronnie Spector and Nancy Sinatra.
In addition to her live performances, Pat has lent her voice to various recording projects, including George Bouchard’s acclaimed jazz album Mellow Lane and Charlie Pickett’s See Ya in Miami, produced by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck. She has also recorded a single with singer-songwriter Pat McGuire.
Pat has recently worked with Richard Lee on his latest project Fat Fish Logic , providing lead vocals and backgrounds for the newly release song “take a minute for yourself”
Pat has grace, the stages of legendary music hall, such as Birdland, BB Kings The Cutting Room NYC , The Bitter End , The New Daisy Theater Memphis , Madam’s Organ DC to name a few.
Pat also has experience as a music and talent consultant for blues festivals, including the "Ladies Sing the Blues" festival in Long Beach, NY, and for the UK podcast Black on Blues with Kevin Black. She served as a vocal consultant for Italian blues artist Giorgio Pandini on his album Roses, Fools and Mud. With formal training under musical theater vocal coaches Ron Shelter and Steven Mackey, Pat Hunter continues to captivate audiences and industry insiders alike with her distinctive voice and talent