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"Our sound blends folk with punk, jazz and flamenco influences," says the titular leader of the Pat Shanley Band, "crafting singalong tunes that feature clever lyrical turns ranging in inspiration from Bob Dylan to Ottmar Leibert to werewolves." When founded in 2024, Shanley was a PR director for a video game company. Guitarist Byron Purse served as the dean of chemistry at SDSU, and bassist Ryan Woempner was a local music teacher.
The folk-rock group released their debut 5-song EP Moonshine in early 2025.