Pat McCarthy is currently performing with Warner Music country artist, Michael Ray.

 

I use, love & endorse Fender basses, Ampeg amplifiers, Seymour Duncan pickups, SKB cases, & Eastwood Guitars.

I am a professional music director, multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and instructor. Music I’ve produced has been featured on MTV, VH1, NBC, FOX, and A&E. I’ve also had the honor of being featured on NoTreble.com and am endorsed by reputable brands such as Fender and Ampeg.

Currently, I’m touring with country artist Tyler Farr, where I contribute my skills as a bassist, to create impactful live performances. In addition to my touring work, I also serve as a Producer for SongDivision, where I design and deliver unique musical experiences that connect and inspire corporate teams and audiences around the world.

Previously, I was the Music Director for Warner Music country artist Michael Ray. Playing bass, synth bass, and providing background vocals, I toured extensively on the "Dive Bars & Broken Hearts" tour. I also expanded my expertise in musical direction and show design by collaborating with Alana Springsteen, one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, to craft captivating live performances.

Before joining Michael Ray’s team, I worked as the Music Director for Cassadee Pope, the Grammy-nominated winner of NBC’s The Voice (Season 3). I arranged and designed her live sets and performed guitar and vocals alongside her during acoustic performances. Over five years, I had the privilege of touring nationally and internationally with Cassadee, sharing the stage with country legends like Chris Young, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, and George Strait. We performed at festivals like Stagecoach, C2C, Country Thunder, and Watershed, consistently earning accolades for our live shows. Our journey also included a six-episode docu-series on CMT and live TV performances on America’s Got Talent, The Today Show, CMT Hot 20 Countdown, and The Tonight Show.

Earlier in my career, I spent 12 years honing my craft in the clubs and studios of NYC. Those years laid the foundation for my career as I worked as a songwriter and producer under an independent label, collaborating with world-class producers like David Kahne, Anthony 'Rocky' Gallo, and Dan McLoughlin. Together, we helped emerging artists across genres grow their careers.

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