Queensland Music Awards Finalist - Blues & Roots Category - 2025
Queensland Music Awards Finalist - Folk Category - 2024
Queensland Music Awards Finalist - Blues & Roots Category - 2023
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Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful fusion of blues and folk draws on influences like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale. Since his 2015 debut, he has toured extensively, performed at major Australian festivals, and shared stages with artists including The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu and Harry Manx. His acclaimed albums Red Moon and Lost in the Haze showcase his poetic songwriting and have earned national radio play, millions of streams, and multiple Queensland Music Award nominations. Tierney’s heartfelt performances and socially conscious lyrics mark him as a standout voice in modern folk and roots music.
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PAT TIERNEY plays the kind of music that feels like a deep breath after a long day—lap slide in hand, heart on his sleeve. Somewhere between folk, blues, and a bit of saltwater soul, Pat’s songs drift easy but cut deep, drawing on the spirit of storytellers like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale.Since his first release back in 2015, he’s taken his music across the country—festivals, dusty backroads, beachside stages—sharing moments with folks like The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu, and Harry Manx. His albums Red Moon and Lost in the Haze have found homes on national radio, in headphones around the world, and in the hearts of listeners looking for something real.Pat doesn’t just play songs—he carries stories, questions, and quiet truths. With a voice full of soul and lyrics that reach for something higher, he’s become a trusted companion for the road, the river, and everything in between.
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Pat Tierney is a lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour whose soulful blend of blues and folk offers an eclectic and captivating experience at every performance. Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, and JJ Cale, Pat’s music weaves a rich tapestry of sound that seamlessly merges the old and the new. A master songsmith and poet, his lyrics explore timeless themes of love, loss, hope, and social justice.
Since the release of his debut album in 2015, Pat has toured extensively both across Australia and internationally, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as The Beautiful Girls, Ash Grunwald, Bobby Alu, and, more recently, Canadian blues and folk virtuoso Harry Manx. His dynamic live performances have earned him a place at some of Australia’s most iconic festivals, including Queenscliff Music Festival (VIC), Blues at Bridgetown (WA), Caloundra Music Festival (QLD), Blues on Broadbeach (QLD), and The West Australian Guitar Festival (WA).
Pat’s songwriting talents have also been recognized with multiple accolades, including four finalist nods at the Queensland Music Awards in 2015, 2023, and 2024 & 2025. His sophomore album, Red Moon (2019), garnered critical acclaim, with features on ABC Radio, Double J, and community radio stations nationwide. The album has also accumulated nearly 2 million streams across digital platforms and saw its tracks featured in Queensland Road & Safety campaigns. Notably, the song "Angels" was included in the 2022 documentary 'Death Rides a Horse' (Dues Ex Machina), a captivating motorbike and surf film.
Pat's latest album, 'Lost in the Haze', produced with ARIA Award-winning roots maestro Pauli B (George, The Beautiful Girls, Bobby Alu), is a stunning testament to his evolution as an artist. Released under Yama-Nui Records, Lost in the Haze further solidifies Pat Tierney as one of the most captivating voices in contemporary folk and roots music today.
