Brian Patrick (Strope) is a Bay Area musician. He plays with the band Riverbed, and does solo and combo gigs. And when he can get together with friends at a finance conference in a posh resort, he plays with Hi-Fidelity.

• His first album, "Two by Two," should be out in early August: (One Minute Teaser on YouTube)

• It's good to finally have a few shows back on the calendar.

• Click here, if you'd like email updates about gigs and the album.

• For booking, send me an email: brianpatrick650@gmail.com.