“To say Pam is an amazing percussionist would be an understatment! She is sure to guarantee a mesmerizing performance whenever she sets foot on the stage. ”
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Paul Newton (musician)
“Pam Paton appears “Rhythm Personified” ... any concert with her participation will be worth attending! She impressed us with her tremendous sense of rhythm, virtuosity and her dedication to the show.
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Ines Torelli & Edi Baur Directors/Owners of the Starlight Theatre Lunenburg, N
“She's a percussion master”
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Steve Winick Dirty Linen Magazine USA
“Pam is a sensitive, skilled performer, who is keenly aware of what a song requires to deliver it, rather than using a song to display her many chops. This is a rare quality in any musician. Pam really listens to and plays with whatever musicians are involved, blending dynamics with the groove.”
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Morgan Davis
“I was impressed with Pam's artistry on marimba. It was no surprise when Pam also sat in on other festival sets as a drummer and impressed me with her strong, confident drumming. ”
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Karen Kane Sound Engineer, North Carolina
“Pam Paton brings a strength of musicianship and presence to the stage that engages her listeners.
She is sensitive to her audience and responds accordingly. ”
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Beth Crosby
“Pam Paton is a wonderful drummer and a great asset to any band. We have had many great nights playing music together and I hope to have many more.
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Ronnie MacEachern ( fiddle / guitar / vocals )
“Pam's performance was terrific. She brought a sense of humour and playfulness to the stage as well as her stellar musical ability. Her audience interactions were recieved enthusiastically. ”
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Allison M. Rew Wild Blossom Festival Coordinator
“I have been enjoying Pam Paton's music for thirty years or so. I believe her to be one of the foremost drummers and marimba players in Atlantic Canada. She is quite conscientious in her approach to music and has the skills to carry out any project she undertakes.
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Anita Best
“Pam is a dedicated, passionate and authentic musician. Over the years, she has demonstrated a high degree of loyalty and perseverance to perfecting her craft – as evidenced in her abilities as a performer and her level of musicianship.
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Sandy Morash
“Pam Paton has played music all her life. I have known Pam for about 20 years and played music with her early on. She was an enthusiastic and tenacious bandmate who thought about music most of the time. Through the years she has continued her journey with this same outlook and energy no matter what instrument she is playing.Kim (keyboardist)
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Kim (keyboardist)
“Pam Paton was a featured performer at one of our monthly Afro-Cuban music nights.When she joined us on Marimba, it was clearly the crowd's favorite piece of the evening.
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Glenn Fraser (drummer)
“Pam Paton is a wonderful musician. I had the pleasure of seeing her performance at the Lilac Festival in Calgary, during a torrential downpour... and she was great. Pam was playing marimba and the wet weather did not dampen her chops nor her upbeat delivery.... even while the sound tech was moving cables out of the running water. I enjoyed her original pieces and covers too; surprising on marimba.”
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jody (bassist)
“Her smile, her musical talent, her enthusiasm and her tenacity are only a few of her admirable traits. We have seen Pam perform over the years in both a solo and group capacity playing either the marimba or the drums, always beaming and smiling with enthusiasm. She provides a creative interpretation of her music which is appreciated by her audience and sets her apart from other performers. The last performance we witnessed was Pam playing the drums... and her drum solo at the end of the set had everyone's attention and she received (as usual) accolades with a strong applause. Pam is a professional and an exceptional musician.
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Mary and David Creighton
" ... watching you hit the last note then tossing your marimba sticks in the air as you
pirouetted, your bright green blouse and red hair swirling with arms skyward catching the sticks on their return. "
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Halifax, NS, Virginia Bell
“The marimba screams South America & things steamy. ...probably the last instrument you'd expect to apply to celtic traditional music but Pam brings the two seemingly dissident forms into one outstanding sound.
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Fax Magazine Halifax, NS
““energetic and whimsical are the perfect words to describe this superb performer. As much as her skill as a musician impresses listeners, so does her genuinely spontaneous nature. She connects with her audiences”
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Shelly Beirsto, Starlight Theatre Lunenburg, NS
“I was intrigued with Pam's marimba performance. Normally, as a sound engineer, I am "too busy" mixing the sound than taking in the performances. With Pam, this did not happen. I was delighted and impressed with Pam's artistry on marimba ....”
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Sound Engineer, North Carolina, Karen Kane
