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Patty PerShayla is already a rarity as a combination singer and bassist, but has established herself as a stand-out performer by meanwhile perching on one leg or strutting the stage in platform heels. She is heard before she is seen, boasting a big voice for a relatively small vessel, and certainly has a lot to say—challenging gender norms, confronting imposter syndrome, processing trauma—and don’t even think about getting on her bad side. Originally hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Patty and guitarist Lucas Powell played hundreds of shows and racked up thousands of miles before landing in Nashville to explore new sounds. Their 2023 EP, Perpetual Motion Machine (winner of Best Rock/Pop Album at the 2024 WYCE Jammie Awards) features riff-driven rock anthems with their signature punky blues grit and a tasteful touch of twang. Always emoting for the cheap seats and boasting a big attitude, the heart of the Mayhaps is PerShayla’s vocal delivery and her quirky, pointed lyrics, ready to call out injustice or just simply shout the big feelings away.
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Patty PerShayla is already a rarity as a combination singer and bassist, but has established herself as a stand-out performer by meanwhile perching on one leg or strutting the stage in platform heels. She is heard before she is seen, boasting a big voice for a relatively small vessel, and certainly has a lot to say—challenging gender norms, confronting imposter syndrome, processing trauma—and don’t even think about getting on her bad side.
Patty’s first full-length solo record, SAD GIRL APOCALYPSE: bummer songs and ukulele adventures, is a short detour from the more adventurous, socially charged, electrifying rock she’s known for. SAD GIRL leans more introspective and many of the songs are a periscopic view from her basement bunker (a bedroom which was legally a closet) during the world’s most recent apocalyptic events. In under 30 minutes, listeners may empathetically experience the effects of confusion, betrayal, existential crises, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, childhood trauma, and an unshakeable sense of dread—but there is still space to dance through the tears. SAD GIRL is an experimental record, co-recorded and co-produced by PerShayla and frequent collaborator, Lucas Powell, in their home studio, featuring Patty’s multi-instrumentalism, incredibly versatile voice, devastatingly clever lyrics, and even cover art illustration. Patty promises to hang up her acoustic guitar and return to heavy songs and punk anthems in 2025 when her tears have dried.
Deeply passionate about following the music of her mood, Patty relies on crowdfunding sources like Patreon, Kickstarter, and GoFundMe for regular listener support to continue her band’s independent pursuits as full-time artists. Plans are in motion to continue releasing a record every year, maintaining collaborations with guitarist Lucas Powell and drummer Dave Hempstead, though recently shortening the band’s name, “Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps” to simply, “Patty PerShayla.”
Patty’s musical endeavors have taken many forms: from basement jam session background singer in her formative years, to cantor and piano accompanist at school Masses in middle school, parody performer at Harry Potter conventions as a teen, alternative folk singer-songwriter and solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and side artist for The Accidentals, front woman for two Rush tribute acts (Catch the Fish and YYNOT), and full-on independent rock ’n’ roll banshee. Very recently, she discovered a new love for co-writing while working on collaborative album Sixthman Sessions Vol. 8 with fellow Rock Boat XXIII artists. Her online catalogue continues to grow from her deep well of cover songs on YouTube and continued participation in She Shreds’ annual #1riffaday challenge on Instagram. Having seen many sides of the music industry and lived several lives as a sound maker and vibe setter, her mission is to keep honing the craft and performing anywhere there’s an open space and silence to be interrupted.
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“Without a doubt Patty PerShayla has become a rock ‘n’ roll badass. With her band The Mayhaps, she has let it rip, crushing classic rock style with modern energy. But those who remember her spellbinding solo debut Oracle Bones from a half decade ago, when she first started out here in Grand Rapids, will gladly welcome this surprise return to a stripped down sound. Now based in Nashville, and touring the country constantly, PerShayla has polished every aspect of her performance, but she doesn’t shy from any of the rawness on this batch of new songs. ”
“Patty PerShayla has put in the work, stayed in the fray, cultivated a fervent fan base, impressed critics, and come a long way since starting to write songs as a teen and diving into music full-time. So, the full-length debut album...covers a lot of ground and packs a here-we-are-damn-it punch.”
“On vocals, the band has Patty PerShayla, whose vocal attack drips with bluesy cheek and no-holds-barred in-your-face punk. Her style calls to mind the brashness of Joan Jett, and the album makes it feel like PerShayla also loves rock and roll.”
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