News
February 2025:
"Last July, Meloy released Where You Came From, his third full-length album and first since 2020’s Oklahoma. The record’s 11 tracks are his strongest yet, lyrically and musically." RollingStone
February 2025:
“After performing the song countless times on the road, Noeline Hoffman released her own rendition of “The Bullfighter” with a nod of respect to the late Luke Bell.” Country Central
November 2024:
“There are a few moments on Restless Mind where Barber surprises you. The song “Gambler” is curious with the guts it displays compared to his other songs, and is produced by Pat Lyons, who is known for working with Colter Wall.” Saving Country Music
October 2024:
“Patrick Lyons, the producer of my EP, Purple Gas, plays guitar in Colter’s band. Another reason that made these memories of singing “Summer Wages” special was it being the first time(s) I was lucky enough to share a stage with Pat as well as all of the other boys in the band, who I’ve come to know and love not only as musicians, but as friends.” The Bluegrass Situation
October 2023:
“[Pat] He’s so well-versed in the recording world. I’m pretty grateful to have him working for me in many different capacities on this record.” Cowboys and Indians
July 2023:
“The sense of confidence can be credited to Wall’s creative partnership with bandmate Patrick Lyons, who co-produced Little Songs. They no longer simply nod to the past and its looming figures—Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, George Jones, and of course, Johnny Cash—but immerse themselves in the era completely.” Pitchfork
June 2023:
“With his longtime touring band, Wall returned to Yellowdog Studios in Wimberly, Texas, where he cut his 2020, Billboard-charting album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, to track the ten tunes that make up Little Songs. With co-producer Patrick Lyons, Wall tracked eight original songs and two fan-favorite covers from Ian Tyson and Hoyt Axton. Little Songs is an upbeat, sometimes somber glimpse into the rural work and social life of the Canadian West, and, more so than with previous albums, opens emotional turns as mature and heartening as the resonant baritone voice writing them.“ RCA
September 2018:
"The weeping pedal-steel guitar of Patrick Lyons accented Wall's approach throughout the performance." IndyStar
pedal steel/dobro player Patrick Lyons frequently added both color and character to the melodies." Austin American-Statesman