Roots-rock and Americana. Ambient and eclectic. Juniper Loop performs innovative music that transports the listener on a journey through life, love, and the poetry of common man. Michelle's angelic voice unwraps the words of skilled songwriters.

13 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Americana



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Juniper Loops has been compared to Jonatha Brook, Over the Rhine and Ryan Adams, but it continues to defy a single musical category. Often performing as a duo, Juniper Loops easily fills a room with the unique sounds of Indian harmonium, accordian, piano, banjo, rich acoustic and warm electric guitars. Improvisational songwriting is one of the treasured moments of most every concert. New music listeners will not forget an evening with Juniper Loop.

"Ascend", released December 2003 is Juniper Loop's weighty debut project. Eclectic, personal vocals are driven by brilliant guitars and classy arrangements. Rare instruments will tickle your ears and simple, poignant lyrics will give pause.

BARRY PATTERSON was born in Alabama and the southern roots still infuse his music and his taste in food. He has performed on and produced dozens of albums including one award nominated album. His musical influences include Radiohead, Flaming Lips and Paul Simon. This father of three, fly-fisherman, cyclist and guitar lover moved to Colorado summer 2003 with his wife, Michelle. Together they invent and lead Juniper Loop.

MICHELLE PATTERSON grew up listening to her father perform award winning folk music in Canada. Learning to write and sing as a pre-teen she fell in love with Barry is 1992 and has continued to work as a session vocalist, songwriter, performer and full-time mother. Michelle sites Patti Griffin, Indigo Girls and Innocence Mission as creative influences. She continues to write songs while folding clothes and amaze audiences with her unique vocal gift and songwriting perspective.