W e l c o m e

Music has been a major constant in my life.

Born the son of a small town doctor and talented painter in rural Northwest Arkansas, I grew up in a quintessentially American way. Most notably, I learned to sing and play in the church at an early age. When my love and natural talent for music led to piano lessons, my passion for singing while playing was greater than my desire to practice scales and I quickly chose to teach myself instead. I would set my little boombox on top of the piano and put it on the Top 40 station and play and sing along one song after the next, for hours on end.

Although I quickly developed my own style, I was heavily influenced by the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel, and the Beatles, among others.

Distractions came easily because of my interest and opportunities in entrepreneurship and the somewhat limited opportunities for my music in small town Arkansas. Shortly after my mother's sudden death in 1996 and while in my early college days, I become involved in my hometown of Gravette and the surrounding area in various capacities. I eagerly (maybe overly so...) engaged in things such as healthcare administration, property development, as well as politics and the Chamber of Commerce.  Over the years I even dabbled in custom furniture design/manufacturing and restaurant management.

It was in 2004 that my talent caught the attention of Paula Abdul at a local event sponsored by Walmart. Consequently, I was selected as a top 12 male finalist on American Idol and performed for 30 million viewers in 2006.

Elimination came earlier than expected for me--a performer with skills best displayed when allowed to use my instrument--but the experience was enlightening and gave rise to many opportunities.

My show includes covers and originals delivered in a unique style most would describe as "passionately piano driven pop".

I have performed in every imaginable setting over the years: churches; with my band at numerous clubs and events throughout the South; in major venues in Las Vegas; and a wide variety of private engagements. I have headlined at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville and recorded in studios in New York and Nashville. 

For several years I worked extensively as a special guest entertainer for some of the top rated cruise lines around the world. It was a fantastic chaper of my life.

My home is in Northwest Arkansas where I took a leadership role at a well loved church in downtown Springdale after my wife Lacey and I had our first son, Ben. I mixed my time at the church with various performance opportunities, writing and recording in my studio, continuing to engage politically in my local community and, of course, enjoying my family!

When not sitting at the piano in my home studio or on stage at The Piano Bar or enjoying my family, I work closely with Ozark Merchandising as a small business consultant through my company Hall Enterprises, Inc. 

Drop me a line...

ph@patrickhallogy.com