Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus

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SHORT BIO (90-120 Words)

Jim Patton and his wife and musical collaborator, Sherry Brokus, have a gift for turning everyday moments into songs with deeper meaning. Their new album Two True Loves on Berkalin Records explores the instincts, decisions, and desires that shape our lives. Recorded at Jumping Dog Studios in Austin and produced by Ron Flynt, the project features a powerhouse band including Scrappy Jud Newcomb, John Chipman, BettySoo, and Flynt himself. Blending older songs from the ’80s with newer compositions, the record draws the pair toward a full-tilt rock-and-roll sound that came naturally to everyone involved. Two True Loves is honest, raw, and guided entirely by the songs themselves.

LONG BIO (250-300 words)

Jim Patton and his wife and musical collaborator, Sherry Brokus, have a unique gift for transforming everyday moments into stories with deeper meaning. Their newest album, Two True Loves on Berkalin Records, explores the decisions, desires, and instincts that guide most of our lives. Recorded at Jumping Dog Studios in Austin, Texas, the album was produced by Ron Flynt and mastered by Jerry Tubb at Terra Nova Mastering. It features an impressive ensemble: Jim on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Sherry adding her signature harmonies, Scrappy Jud Newcomb on lead guitar, John Chipman on drums, BettySoo offering additional harmonies, and Flynt contributing bass, keyboards, acoustic guitar, and vocals.

Patton explains, “We’re calling the album Two True Loves, but we could just as easily have called it I Want It All or Hard Times. The title refers to ‘Art vs. Love,’ but it really means sometimes you must choose between something you love and the one you love. Other themes running through the album include loneliness, fear of loneliness, and consequences born of pure greed.”

Brokus adds, “Two True Loves combines a few older songs from the ’80s with recent compositions. The lyrics inspired a full-tilt rock-and-roll band approach, and everyone on the record heard it the same way—there was no need for discussion. The songs guided us where we needed to go.”

Patton continues, “Ron and I conceived this album as a follow-up to 2023’s Big Red Gibson, skipping right over the folk album that came in between. I’ve always leaned toward a Byrds- or Stones-like sound when working with a full band. This lineup—Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Ron Flynt, John Chipman—is one of the best a player could hope for. They’re schooled in the same music I am, so interpreting my songs came naturally.”

Two True Loves stands as a testament to instinct, collaboration, and the enduring partnership at the center of Jim and Sherry’s music.

REVIEWS:

“An intensely alluring album … a roots celebration that uplifts with their stunning harmonies, Jim’s rough-hewn lead vocals, and inventive instrumental support.”
— Berkalin Records

“The songs are honest, heartwarming, and relatable — everyday stories told with uncommon grace.”
— Dancing About Architecture

“Jim Patton has a comfortable, easy-going vocal approach … and Sherry Brokus is an ideal vocal foil.”
— Fervor Coulee

“A relaxing listen… their music evokes the country flavor Jerry Garcia tried to recreate.”
— Americana Highways

“Songs that breathe — an emotional journey through heartbreak, forgiveness, and human experience.”
— Indie Boulevard

“Classic American folk with a twist of Americana and a splash of country. Their harmonies echo the timeless pairing of Gram and Emmylou.”
— Rocking Magpie

“A kinetic, wide-screen sound that blends Patton’s lived-in storytelling with Brokus’s shadowy harmonies.”
— The Alternate Root

OF NOTE:

  1. Notable festival appearances

  2. Performances alongside other respected artists

  3. Radio chart positions

  4. Sync placements

  5. Grants or recognitions

CONTACT:

Pattonbrokus (at) gmail.com

P.O. Box 93081 Austin, TX 78709

512.970.5520

RADIO:

AMERICANA: Bill Wence
FOLK: Art Menius
EUROPE: Peter Holmstedt

PUBLICITY:

AUSTIN: Jo Rae DiMenno
NATIONAL: Robert Evanoff 1888 Media

GENERAL PROMOTION: Adam Dawson

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