Rockaway Beach’s favorite surf cowboy, Patsy, has returned with “Why Am I Waiting On You” – a beautiful piece of nostalgia-tinged folk off his upcoming debut EP. “Why Am I Waiting On You” is the second single released from his self-titled debut and continues his walk through the Great American Songbook with equal parts 50’s rock rhythms, blues riffs and warm vintage textures. It’s a heartfelt internal discussion about trust that plays out over anthemic rock, once again putting Patsy’s command of melody and meticulous compositions on full display.
Watch the video now below and listen to the track on Spotify or most of your other favorite streaming services.
The video for “Why Am I Waiting On You”, which was created by Patsy’s wife, noted filmmaker Laura Nesci, perfectly captures the vibrancy and love of nostalgia that defines the project. It’s part of an entire film soundtracked by Patsy’s upcoming release that premiered at the Rockaway Beach Film Festival and will be released to the public alongside the new EP on March 1st.
Patsy on “Why Am I Waiting On You”:
“Why am I waiting on you is a song about trust and mistrust, not only if you trust someone else but also if you trust yourself and your own feelings in this freaky world we live in. Love is like madness yet we wait around for it and put ourselves through it to feel that nostalgic kind of crazy.”
In his diversity of life experience and appreciation for the American Canon, you’ll find two foundational elements of Patsy’s music. To find his other major inspiration, you would have to travel to his current hometown of Rockaway Beach, Queens. Rockaway is an open-minded, surf haven on the outskirts of New York City. It’s the sort of tight-knit, blue collar artist community where the guy singing to a packed house on a Friday night will be tending bar at the same place on Saturday. Artistically, it’s a vibrant young scene that has become a beacon of experimentation and collaboration, but still finds time to surf. Between his solo work and role as a guitarist in Wild Yaks, Patsy has established himself in the innovative music world brewing in Rockaway. His new EP will surely lead Rockaway to new heights when it’s released via Beach Channel Records on March 1st.
Patsy will be touring the southeastern United States in support of his upcoming EP. As someone who has built his career on the strength of his ability as a performer, these are not dates to miss if he is coming through your town. All dates are listed below.
Current Tour Dates
2/20 – Winston-Salem, NC @ Earl’s
2/21 – Charlotte, NC @ Birdsong Brewery
2/22 – Concord, NC @ Lil Robert’s Place
2/23 – Savannah, GA @ El Rocko
2/24 – Tybee Island, GA @ Hucapoo’s
3/7 – 3/9 – St. John (US Virgin Islands) @ VI Jam Fest