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SOMERS POINT, NJ -- With female singer-songwriters once again thriving in the music industry, PATTY BLEE is already well on her way to joining the likes of Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and Patty Griffin as a Triple AAA radio staple.

SOMERS POINT, NJ -- With female singer-songwriters once again thriving in the music industry, PATTY BLEE is already well on her way to joining the likes of Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and Patty Griffin as a Triple AAA radio staple.

And there's no better way to introduce this rising new talent than with the release of Patty's well-regarded Treasure Records debut, DISGUISE. Nationally distributed through City Hall, the album is 13 tracks of pure heart and soul, memorably solidified by a strong and unmistakable voice that's surrounded by some of the finest roots-rock musicians around. DISGUISE is a pleasant surprise -- a refreshing look at a genre that increasingly knows no bounds. If you can imagine Sheryl Crow meeting Bonnie Raitt in a corner bar as they kick back a few cold ones with Lucinda Williams, then you'll have no problem envisioning PATTY BLEE pulling up a stool and fitting right in.

Patty is already off to an eventful start this year, earning many key opportunities and accolades. DISGUISE has quickly been added to over 100 radio stations across the United States and Canada, with the heaviest rotation in Colorado, Oregon, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. And it only continues to grow.

"In short, I was knocked out.," said Peter North, Music Director of CKUA (Edmonton, Canada), after listening to DISGUISE.

A pivotal stepping stone in Patty's latest run of success was her performance at the 2002 Appel Farm Music and Arts Festival (Elmer, NJ) alongside the likes of Jackson Browne and Jonatha Brooke. Patty has recently appeared on the renowned "Folk Show" on WXPN/Philadelphia with Gene Shay and was selected to perform at the NEMO Music Showcase and Conference in Boston. NEMO also included Patty's "Right Between You and Me," from DISGUISE, for inclusion on its compilation CD. GuitarGirls.com, which named PATTY BLEE its Artist of the Month in April, has now selected another DISGUISE track, "I Believe In This Love," for inclusion on its highly anticipated Compilation CD, which benefits AIDS organizations worldwide through the Mercury Phoenix Trust, set up by the surviving members of Queen in memory of Freddie Mercury.

This summer, Patty will be opening for Martina McBride at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA (July 28), and will be featured at The Point, one of the Philadelphia area's top singer-songwriter venues (Aug. 2). And in the fall, look for Patty to open for Delbert McClinton in a special two-night engagement (Sept. 16-17) at The Birchmere, the Washington, D.C. area's legendary music hall; and for Kasim Sulton of Todd Rundgren and Utopia (Sept. 22) at the Tin Angel, Philadelphia's premier acoustic room.

DISGUISE is the culmination of Patty's hard work and determination over many years, but only contains fresh material written specifically for the album. Recorded and co-produced by Randy Friel (BeauSoleil) and Richard Crooks at Scullville Studios and mixed by legendary recording engineer Shelly Yakus (John Lennon, Tom Petty), this record is sure to have a permanent spot in any aficionado's collection. The stellar group of talent behind Patty includes Bob Dylan band regulars Larry Campbell on guitar and Tony Garnier on bass, with Richard Crooks (Bob Dylan, Dr. John) on drums. John Hammond Jr. makes a guest appearance on harmonica as does Augie Meyers (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Doug Sahm) on accordion. Violinist/vocalist Soozie Tyrell (Bruce Springsteen, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow) also lends a hand!

Patty has developed a distinctive guitar style full of bass lines and grooves, and has intertwined memorable melodies into mid and uptempo songs of love and longing on DISGUISE. A wide range of influences are evident -- blues, folk, country, and rock. This album is just the beginning of a long road for a woman with so much to give.

The Atlantic City Press said the album displayed, "wonderfully written and crafted songs." With that in mind, give DISGUISE a listen and understand why everyone is raving about Treasure Records' newest treasure, PATTY BLEE