tag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2023-08-24T09:05:34-05:00Burgundy Tiesfalsetag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/72621702023-08-24T09:05:34-05:002023-10-16T09:55:07-05:00Door County Pulse Article<h5><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doorcountypulse.com/" target="_blank">Door County Pulse</a></h5><h2><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doorcountypulse.com/blood-brothers/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Blood Brothers</strong></a></h2><p><i>By </i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doorcountypulse.com/author/swatson/" title="Posts by Sam Watson" rel="author"><i><span>Sam Watson</span></i></a><i>, <time datetime="2023-08-23T11:56:03-05:00">August 23rd, 2023</time></i></p><p><i><strong>A conversation with Burgundy Ties frontman Pat Dermody </strong></i></p><p>No, “Burgundy Ties” isn’t a niche wedding dress code; it’s a five-piece rock band that’s been lighting up venues in Milwaukee and beyond for around 20 years. </p><p>We sat down with guitarist/vocalist Pat Dermody to ask them how they do it. The conversation has been edited for clarity. </p><p><strong>Sam Watson (SW): What’s up with the band name?</strong></p><p><strong>Pat Dermody (PD): </strong>Originally, it was the name of a song our keyboardist [Nate Gray] had written. When I saw the name, I didn’t see it as literal. It was a representation of who we are – burgundy like blood, and ties like brothers. Blood brothers. That’s what we are, brothers from different mothers. </p><p>That wasn’t what Nate had really intended – he wrote the song about chasing a girl at a wedding and spilling wine on his tie.</p><p><strong>SW: How long has the band been together?</strong> </p><p><strong>PD: </strong>Going on around 20 years. We’re all from the southeast Wisconsin or Milwaukee area. Nate and I have been together for this iteration of the band for the longest, then Nate’s buddy, Jacob Miller, joined us on drums. Soon after, Peyton Lencho started on bass, then Geoff Felsher started on lapslide/guitar. </p><p><strong>SW: How do you keep your shows interesting after being together for around 20 years?</strong> </p><p><strong>PD:</strong> We like to play our own material, which we’re continuing to write. We’ve written and recorded four albums, and we have enough new songs to make a fifth one this year. We also play material from our influences – we’ve got a pretty deep catalog, being together as long as we have, and we stretch into deep cuts from the 70s, 80s and 90s. We play music from Tom Petty, Kenny Loggins, Eric Clapton, the Grateful Dead.</p><p>I’m kind of the music curator of the band, and I write up a unique setlist for every show we do. That helps keep it fresh.</p><p><strong>SW: What does the band’s songwriting process look like?</strong> </p><p><strong>PD:</strong> I’m the primary songwriter for the band, but other band members have brought songs to the table that we’ve recorded and played, too. When I write a song, I’ll present it with the lyrics and chord progressions to the guys. Then they’ll put their own personality into it. It comes to life after that.</p><p><strong>SW: When did the band start playing in Door County? </strong></p><p><strong>PD: </strong>Our first gig was on my daughter Adelyn’s birthday, Aug. 15, 2015. She was born earlier in the day, then the band went up to play a show at Husby’s that night. </p><p><strong>SW: How did your wife react to that?</strong> </p><p><strong>PD: </strong>Well, the show had been on the calendar for a while, and my wife knew it was a big deal to me. She had family staying with her so she didn’t mind me going. </p><p>And Adelyn was our third kid; this wasn’t our first rodeo. I actually just wrote a song for her, “I’ll Still Be Here.” I wrote it so she could listen to it when she was older and know that she’ll always have me in that song.</p><p><strong>SW: Why was the show at Husby’s a big deal to you? </strong></p><p><strong>PD: </strong>I’ve been going to Door County since I was a kid on vacation with my family. Also, my childhood best friend moved up to Sister Bay, so I’d spend summers with him getting to know the non-tourist side of Door County. It really kind of opened my eyes to the beauty of the people and the land – riding bikes down the back roads, meeting kids who lived here year-round, going to baseball games and hanging out at bonfires, way beyond the city lights. The quieter side of Door County really attracted me, and to get a chance to perform up there was just huge.</p><p><i>Burgundy Ties is playing Aug. 25 at 9 pm at Waterfront Mary’s Bar and Grill in Sturgeon Bay and on Aug. 26 at 7 pm at The Garage at Husby’s.</i></p>Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400062019-12-22T20:53:09-06:002020-11-30T05:06:27-06:00Stay up to date with BT news by following us on Facebook!
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Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400052013-12-11T18:00:00-06:002020-10-22T01:11:04-05:00Featured on Indie MKE2!
<p>We are honored to be amongst 20 original artists from the Milwaukee music scene on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndieMKE" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Indie MKE2</a> compilation disc! The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/379763188826202/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">CD Release</a> is Feb. 19, 2014 and the party is at Turner Hall!</p>
<p>Tickets to the release party can be purchased <a href="http://www.pabsttheater.org/show/indiemke2-2014" target="_blank" data-imported="1">here</a> and it includes a free copy of Indie MKE2!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400042013-08-26T19:00:00-05:002020-11-08T21:23:03-06:00"Between The Lines" on 89.7FM's WUWM @ Nite
<p>Big thanks to Bruce Winter for debuting "Between The Lines" on Milwaukee radio tonight! We are humbled to have our music amongst the great evening soundtrack from local to legendary.</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400032013-07-18T19:00:00-05:002021-04-21T12:08:44-05:00CD Release on Vista King in Milwaukee - Thank You!
<p>What a night! It was great to see all 200 of you on the cruise as we sold out the Vista King. Enjoy our new CD "Homeward" and we look forward to seeing you at the shows - thank you!!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400022013-06-14T19:00:00-05:002020-09-07T02:30:01-05:00Summer Dates Up!
<p>Check out our summer dates on the calendar page and make sure you get your tickets to our <a href="http://www.mkeboat.com/concerts" target="_blank" data-imported="1">"Homeward" CD Release Concert Cruise </a>on Friday, July 19th. All concertgoers will receive a free copy of the new CD!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400012013-01-31T18:00:00-06:002021-04-21T12:00:56-05:00Back In Concert!
<p>Fans, we are excited to announce our return to the stage on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/409422145777859/?group_id=0" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Jam for Jam Music and Camping Festival 2013</a>!!! We will be debuting new songs from our forthcoming release "Homeward". It will be a great evening and weekend of music with an incredible lineup of some of the best musicians in the Midwest. Please check out the Jam for Jam link above for details (early bird ticket pricing) and we will be sure to share more info as we get closer to the date. Thank you for your support and we look forward to getting back to doing what we love best - playing live for you!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60399972012-09-03T19:00:00-05:002020-10-22T01:52:08-05:00Homeward Sessions
<p>After 10 years of playing hundreds of memorable shows (nearly a thousand), we are taking our first official break to write and record our next album: Homeward. The sessions have begun and we are excited about the new material. Thank you for all your support over the years. We look forward to returning to the stage in 2013 with a new rocking album and get back to what we love to do best - perform live!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60399962012-08-26T19:00:00-05:002021-04-21T12:00:56-05:00Please Welcome Geoff Felsher!
<p>We are excited to welcome our newest member of the band Geoff Felsher on lap steel and guitar! Geoff has been in the Milwaukee music scene for a while and we had the great pleasure of having him up as a special guest this summer. As a 5 piece, we are stronger than ever and really look forward to having Geoff in the band as we write and record our next album.</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60399952012-06-11T19:00:00-05:002020-12-18T21:57:30-06:00Fox 6 Wake Up!
<p>MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!! Pat, Nate, and Peyton will be playing as an acoustic trio on Fox 6 Wake Up in Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 20th!! Set the DVR's and check out our small screen debut around 8:15 that morning. We'll be apart of a segment promoting Positively Pewaukee and our show on the lake later that evening!!</p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60400002012-04-26T19:00:00-05:002020-12-31T12:07:01-06:00Big Gig Announcement: Summerfest!
<p>We are stoked to return to our fine city's crown jewel of live music: Summerfest! Save the date, get off of work a little early and help us rock it at the World's Largest Music Festival:</p>
<p><br>Friday, July 6th</p>
<p>Summerfest - Cascio Groove Stage</p>
<p>4:30pm - 5:30pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.summerfest.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.summerfest.com</a></p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60399992012-04-16T19:00:00-05:002021-04-21T12:02:30-05:00Vista King Boat Cruise Tickets Available!
<p>Join us for our 5th cruise on Lake Michigan aboard the Vista King on Friday, July 20th and experience the best view of Festa Italiana's fireworks!</p>
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<p>Tickets can NOW be purchased online for this 88Nine sponsored cruise at: <a href="http://www.mkeboat.com/cruises/concert.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.mkeboat.com/cruises/concert.html</a></p>
Burgundy Tiestag:burgundytiesband.com,2005:Post/60399982012-04-02T19:00:00-05:002020-09-24T01:13:16-05:00Talia Featured On 89.7FM's WUWM@Nite!
<p>Our song Talia is now in rotation on 89.7FM's WUWM@Nite. Thanks Bruce for sharing our music with Milwaukee!</p>
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