May 2012
1 post
Confessions of the baby of the family:
After having 6 kids, my parents took a breather. Can’t blame them. Breather? With having to take care of 6 children, how could anything sound like a breather? Yeah, good point. Well, anyway six years passed and then voila! There I was. Precious, isn’t he.
My dad said I was mature even as a baby, like a real responsible adult. Not sure if that’s true and so I will accept that as...
April 2012
1 post
I've thrown a bunch away
I keep writing blogs and tossing them out because I’m not clear enough in my words to you at the time.
I’ve written about the past and SF and Johnny Cash and all sorts of things but nothing has seemed worthy of sending.
I haven’t been ignoring you, I’ve just been cloudy in the point lately.
I have been super edgy too. I think it’s that I’ve never been busier...
March 2012
1 post
Feels good at first.
Driving away from Nashville towards who knows where to write with a possible new friend. The further I get from town, the more snow and the less people. Yes, I said snow. I remember driving and driving and as you would expect I eventually had no reason to have a mobile phone because it was useless. I had to be somewhere later that evening, so what was In store was just a meeting perhaps. After 45...
February 2012
2 posts
Damn, girl!
There aren’t better singers than Whitney Houston. Not now. Not ever.
She was very special. Sometimes the most fragile objects are the loveliest.
We have all missed that greatness that she has been keeping from us long before today when she moved on the the non-physical life. Being a prisoner of a substance is hard to overcome for us all.
I truly hope great things will come to her family...
True love
When I was a kid, I would watch award shows and see big music stars and big time actors saying they loved their fans. It always made me crack up, knowing none of them would ever go out of their way to give any of their fans the time of day. It’s actually kept me from saying I love my/our fans on shows because it always seemed cheap and easy to say but not easy to do. I think of it as I do...
January 2012
5 posts
If laughter really is the best medicine....
Then I will live to a very old age. I was just with ALL of my brothers and sisters for the first time in ten years. That was Thanksgiving just before my mom passed away.
So, there we were in Erie, PA to be with my dad during a pretty scary time for all of us due to his health struggle at 85 years old. He’s always been indestructible and now he isn’t and it’s strange for my...
I was thinking..
Drive By is out and what a great response you have all giving it. It’s a side of the band on our new record that is a lot of fun and up beat in a way that reflects the new energy of Train.
For those of you who were counting on a more reflective side of the band, there is plenty on the new CD. We’ve always made records that are kind of divided in two parts, A side and B side....
Surf
There’s a moment when you paddle out to sea, just before the wave in front of you breaks, it seems like both you and the ocean hold your breathe and you leap into one another. I feel like I am in that state of mind a lot these days. I’m waiting to leap in and hope for the best. When you rise up to catch another breathe there is both great relief and exhilaration. Salt in your eyes,...
Weird ass New Years
I stopped drinking about 16 years ago. That’s about the time music actually started to become a possible future for me. Every since then though, I have not had an epic New Years Eve.
I’m thinking that it’s just a strange time for me in general but this year was just as weird as the past 15. Not complaining, just sharing a part of my life outside of music.
It feels like this...
November 2011
2 posts
Thanks!
I’ve been very family lately so I have kind of been away but please except my deepest thank you for the wonderful life you’ve given me and my family. Train fans and friends are kind and thoughtful and so what I’m trying to be more of.
I hope that we get many more years of sharing life moments and having a good laugh and cry together.
I’m always working on getting better...
The changing of the leaves
Autumn is probably my favorite time of year. The colors mean everything to me. I’ve always felt like autumn inside. Leaves, which are green and unnoticed for much of their life spans, become vibrant and filled with personality and reason to pay attention.
Its a reminder that you can’t ever expect anyone to know your potential. Only you know your potential. Only you know what your...
October 2011
1 post
Not quite sure
I have no idea what to write. I feel as if I’m late for an appointment and I don’t know what its for so I just keep hurrying in hopes that by the time I get there I’ll remember what the hell I’m there for.
Nothing yet…hmm…okay, I’ll ad lib cause that’s what I’m hoping to be someday, an ad lib master.
Uuuhh oh okay, here, I’m outside a...
September 2011
1 post
Train fans are weirdos! Thank goodness.
I would like to point out 20 reasons Train fans are the best!
1.T-fans are actually kind people
2.You have a great sense of yourselves
3.You are open to things
4.You have a great sense of humor
5.You care about your fellow friends and other fans of Train and other music
6.You’re really attractive
7.You think we’re awesome, therefore YOU are awesome
8.You have formed a loving...
August 2011
3 posts
I Figured It Out -OR- Huh?
Years ago I had a great therapist. Her name is Judi. She is a really special person and she was the start of a large transformation for me. I am forever indebted to her. I should call her more often to thank her and give her my love. Anyway, I mention her because I’ve been wondering why people behave the way they do. Why do we treat one another the way we do? Why do some relationships work...
Indianapolis
I don’t usually talk much about tragedies like the one in Indianapolis Saturday night and I can’t imagine I’ll ever let myself watch any video clips of it ever either. But I feel like simply adding these people to my thoughts isn’t quite enough. This is a very close to home topic for me/us and the fact that we’re headed to Indy for a show this week makes it extra...
The heaviest bowling ball
I’m really not one to be macho. In fact, when I’m not on stage, I’d probably rather hang back. Yeah, I get on a story tangent or jokes roll here and there but when I’m not among friends or people I’m close to and I’m not at meet and greets, I like to observe rather than take the spot light.
With that said, how could I resist? It was as if it was the worlds...
July 2011
4 posts
Whale's .....*you know*(Anchor Man)
Okay typically I don’t do this but I really have to say this. I was not prepared for the bigness in San Diego last week.
I will be so prepared next time that it will be ridiculous.
Thank you all who came to that show and I promise that the next one will be worth the wait. I love San Diego and all the people who live there.
Now I have to get back to working on being prepared.
Love, Pat
DRIVE BY lyrics
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
This must be deja vu
But I thought this can’t be true
Cause you moved to west LA or New York or Sante Fe
Or where ever to get away from me
Oh but that one night
Was more than just right
I didn’t leave you cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for...
How can you..
Convince someone to want to be here on earth?
Make someone feel essential?
Love someone enough to change how they feel about themselves?
Delay or prevent family/friends heartache?
Talk someone into life?
Talk someone out of giving up?
Do you feel like once someone makes a decision to be gone, that’s it? I’ve always thought that people who leave early due to their own choice...
Some happy endings are sad
As we(Train) approach the final tour of the Save Me SF record, I can’t help but to feel a bit melancholy about wrapping up the past 3 years. This journey has been lined with joy and laughter, appreciation and rebirth, new friendships and great old ones and so much love that we were able to share with so many from all over the world.
Personally, I have grown a lot over this whirlwind of fun....
June 2011
1 post
I'm trying...seriously!
Yep! I do have a couple people in my life that I’ve struggled with for the past few years because I can’t seem to let go of my hurt or anger I have for them or myself for not seeing the obvious about people. .
In the past couple days, I’ve seen 2 of those people. One I kinda just let go of it all when I saw him. It was like being disarmed. The other I saw yesterday and I really...
May 2011
2 posts
Fans
I always thought of the word “fan” as kind of a low brow term, like being a fan was like being out of the mind of what or who you liked. So, I always called train fans friends instead. I’m a little bit wiser than I once was and am happy to admit being a fan of things and I don’t feel less than at all. Being a fan of something or someone is fun, especially when you meet who...
April 2011
5 posts
Where I'm at...
I never could have guessed 3 years ago that when Hey, Soul Sister was written that it would have made the kind of impact that it has. We are still constantly playing shows all over the world at a crazy pace. It really has brought people together far beyond just gathering at a Train show. I am so grateful to have all of my “wants” granted to me from the universe.
The reason I bring...
The best compliments...
Are definitely about character for me. I love all compliments and they really don’t ever go unappreciated, but when the real work is noticed! that’s the best. The other day I was paid an incredible compliment by someone I hugely respect. The greatest part is that the reason I admire him is because his character is the most wonderful I have known. So, for him to say kind things about my...
March 2011
3 posts
South America
Last night we played in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The crowd was awesome and then we finished up and met Ziggy Marley and a woman who sings with him. She was lovely. Sorry I can’t remember her name. Its so like me to be forgetful with names. Ziggy was great to meet. Seemed like a good man. He’s been having to fill some pretty huge shoes his whole life. Tomorrow People sounded awesome too. I...
Check it out!
That’s the name of a new show you can get from itunes. Its incredible. Its a spin off of Tim and Eric, which is also hysterical.
I was in the airport and had to stop watching because I was laughing obnoxiously loud.
Also, we all had to get weird yellow fever shots to go to Venezuela. Hmm. Probably harmless..I hope.
My 2 1/2 year old tried to get on the baggage belt today that goes...
Finally!
So sorry for the delay.
About 5 or 6 weeks ago I was updating Twitter on my Blackberry and everything went black. I tried another phone and finally changed carrier and went back to RIM.
Aaaanyway…here I am and I am so glad to be back unharmed by the technical voodoo that was getting the best of me.
Let me begin by saying thank you for an amazing couple of months. Australia with INXS was...
December 2010
1 post
Dear Ego,
You’ve done some amazing things for me in the past. You gave me so many opportunities in my life. For instance, you got me to stand on tables in SF to get people to look up from their beers and coffees while I was singing. Thank you! You got me to dance on stage when I was really afraid to and take my shirt off in front of people when I didn’t feel good about myself. You gave me a...
November 2010
1 post
"You're paying attention to the wrong shit!"
Those were the famous words of my friend and manager, Jonathan, when I was upset about something a year ago. I was pissed that we were about to be on CSI NY with a few celebrities including Kim Kardashian and she Tweeted about the show and named everyone in the show except Train. I was like, “Whah whah whah a b+@#h!” Ha. What a loser I can be. JD was so right. I think of that advice...
October 2010
4 posts
Love and hate come together...weird
Funny how so much love can bring so much hate. It’s so human. Can’t really blame anyone. The less you’re on the radio, the more underdog you are and people start to root for you. Then everyone gets what they wanted(including me) and the hate begins. Its happened before and on some level it will happen again. It’s okay though. If you spend your energy hating on something, it...
Europe and Thank you
We had a tough trip from Las Vegas to Spain last week but our stay and travel has been wonderful. The road can be a very difficult place at times. You contend with weather, illness, overwork, over singing, jet lag, lack of sleep, lack of love, over love from crowds. It’s all weird but lovely at the same time.
I wanted to write this blog tonight from Ireland to send you all a sincere thank...
Attitude or aptitude?
Although having a skill is incredibly helpful when fulfilling ones visions, it’s the attitude that really makes life what it is meant to be.
Personally, I feel like my skill level in life does increase over time, however, my attitude is better now by leaps and bounds. I really just tripped a switch in me from “no” to “yes”. I mean that when I stopped being jealous...
Kinda need a hand
I read 2 insulting things today and I always seem to take it all so personally.
So, how do YOU not? Its so weird how I can hear a thousand wonderful things and the one negative cripples me. It’s sad really. I mean I know who I am. I know what I’m can be good at and also what I’m not so good at but it seems like the more media based communicating I do, the more open I am to just...
September 2010
5 posts
People who say_____, are usually____
“Been there. Done that” = out of touch
“You go, girl” = really out of touch
“That’s what she said” = dumb
“Excuse me”, “Pardon me”, “Thank you”, “You’re welcome” and silence = awesome
“You inspire me” = inspiring
“I would do anything for you” = my wife
“I would do...
Tweets and ass...
I’m done trying to be clever on Twitter. Just ends up being a hack version of an actual funny person. I think I will simply write things that I find important. I will send joy and love out there and remind everyone that we’re all really just one turn away from being where we want to be. You may have many turns up ahead but that first turn is the one that sets it all in motion.
I want...
Don't ask. Don't tell.
I don’t claim to know what’s best for the politics of the world, nor do I really have a strong opinion for the rules and regulations of the armed services, however, when it comes to people communicating with people, maybe its best to keep our opinions to ourselves until asked. My father always joked, “hey, why don’t you spare me your priceless advice and cut me a check...
Train-ing wheels?
Ok I have an idea but I need you guys to love it and or help me figure it out. I want to create an event that I will love, you will have fun AND we can do something good for fellow humans, mostly children.
So, my idea is that, being a runner, I should host 10K’s all over the planet to raise money and awareness for kid needs all over. We could run for juvenile diabetes, art houses, young...
Melody
I suppose always talking “music” can be a real bore, but all things musical can definitely relate to the general actions of life. Harmony is obvious. Rhythm seems pretty clear, but melody is a gift. Its what we all want. It’s the speed of a sprinter, the beauty of a painting. It’s the talent in a world. If you kick ass at work one day, no matter what that work is, that is...
August 2010
9 posts
Save Me, San Francisco radio?
Listening now and just totally impressed with my friend and manager, Jonathan Daniel. Who would have ever thought that you could go to itunes and listen to Goom USA-Save Me San Francisco radio? Not I! I want to write a memoir at some point about how close things were to being over for me. When I say “over”, I mean it had been a long time since I really loved my career. I was mostly...
Kids...
Are so much more advanced than adults. They aren’t so jaded and mean. I’m talking about 0-5 really. I’ve seen a few mean ass 6 year olds. But really I’m talking about all kids in general. I suppose that’s why I try to feel younger than I really am. I look at youth as an advantage. Its a look into the future without the nonsense that goes with age. I love kids on...
Huh?
How does this thing work?
Sleeeeeeeep....
Okay, I for sure am a huge asshole when I don’t get enough sleep. Not sure I even need to elaborate but I will. When I get sleep, I can see the light. I can be kind. My skin heals. My voice heals. My past gets erased..kinda. Dreams seem to help me sort out my life’s “stuff”.
When I don’t get sleep, I’m more creative. Not sure why. I think its because I think...
"I'll be Frank...
You can be Beans.”
See. Once again something that I said that makes no sense.
I don’t even care anymore.
I’m at home for the last day. I’ve gotten lost in the mall, on the roads, lost my keys 3 times forgot to take stuff, forgot to leave stuff, left my wallet, lost my ID.
Its true that I need a tour manager at home and I need to be supervised. I have become a real...
Okay, I admit it.
I’ve been the jealous type for a long time. I find that it has made me less likely to evolve. I’m not jealous of guys. I’ve been more likely to be jealous of the musical achievements of others. Its basically what’s kept me from getting better at music over the years. I see a direct connection to jealousy and failure. So, about 2 years ago, I decided that I wanted to join...
My relationship with ....life
It feels like it’s taken me forever to get to this place in my life, but I’m really glad that at least I’ve arrived here. The place is to realize that being a “hater” is a big bore. I spent so many years being jealous of what others had, accomplished, did, became..all that garbage. While I was doing that, I was sending out these “love vibes” to others...