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Colorado Springs Independent - March 7, 2025
By Kandace Lytle
"Shane Lory, local singer-songwriter of the ever-evolving band Patchwork Jack, looks the part — working behind the bar at Lulu’s, a shaggy-haired, talented troubadour with a honey-eyed gaze. He dresses with a sense of creative expression that illuminates his artistic purpose, love of comfort, need for freedom and individuality with a rugged, travel-worn lifestyle. There’s an artistic sensibility in everything Shane does. As a vocalist, Shane carries the raw, rebellious energy of his love for punk rock with the soul-soaked honesty of folk music, and inside lies a deep, reflective core, much like Blaze Foley, where lyrics are unflinchingly personal and often soaked in heartache and longing.
Shane’s journey in the Springs singer-songwriter scene continues to unfold, with his musical identity ever-shifting and growing. Currently, Patchwork Jack is recording a collaborative album with the Flying Pig Orchestra, exploring dystopian folklore through the lens of his fellow folksy farmer friends. It’s music about building the world you want to live in, a celebration of freedom and creation in a time of uncertainty.
Patchwork Jack is set to release their first full-length album and embark on a tour this fall. The band, known for its eclectic mix of musical genres, performed several shows last month, including a performance at Oskar Blues and at Lulu’s Downtown for a solo matinee."
Voyage Denver - April 22, 2025
"When I was a young boy, my granddad would always bring his battered Martin backpacker guitar on family camping trips, and invariably by the end of the night he would have the whole crew plus any neighboring campers laughing and hootin’ and hollerin’ around the fire. His two-pack-a-day and a bottle of cheap gin lifestyle gave him a Tom-Waits-esque gravel in his voice that mixed perfectly with his crass but charming rambunctiousness.. Thats where the inspiration started. He gave me my first guitar lesson. I remember the crux of the lesson being, “not bad kid, but quit playing around and hit the f***cking strings!.” Loud and proud was the gist, never cower behind timidity."
-Shane Lory
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