Patrick Stump Performs Solo Act For First Time Live At SXSW

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As I mentioned a while back, after FOB went on Hiatus, lead vocalist Patrick Stump decided to give a solo project a try. The talented, young multi-instrumentalist took to the stage for the first time at Austin's annual SXSW music festival in a small capacity club of 21+ fans. Still clearly getting used to the idea of solo performance, I have to say I think he did a good job.

The rough tracks sound pretty catchy, definitely a lot of potential there. A few fans noted the fact that he's starting to prove he can write lyrics ... maybe he doesn't need Wentz after all? Personally, I have always admired his musicianship. From his production/studio work to his vocals and guitar style on FOB albums past and present, he has proven himself as a very well musically educated young man... keep in mind, he's still only in his 20s and already quite accomplished in the pop-punk world.

Check out the videos of his performance below.

More videos of the set can be found here at Absolute Punk.

What do you think of the new solo Patrick? Awkward, perhaps. But I see big things!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Patrick Stump To Perform At SXSW

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So as most of you know, Fall Out Boy have taken a break... an "indefinite hiatus", whatever that means. Even they dont seem to be too sure haha. Anyways, the guys are taking this chance to try their hand at new styles- including Patrick Stump's new solo career which looks brilliant. He has now revealed that he plans to take his one man band live at this year's upcoming SXSW Music Festival in Austin Texas.

Now, some younger fans may be a little discouraged as this event is listed as a 21+ only, but for those of you planning to attend who are legal, I highly recommend going to check this out before it takes off. The show will take place at the Dirty Dog Bar, Friday March 19th at 11pm. This will be the debut of the solo career, so who knows, maybe a few years from now you can talk about how you saw Patrick when he was fresh out of Fall Out Boy! I was lucky enough to see FOB play for a crowd of less than 40 on the Warped Tour a couple years before the smash hit "Sugar, We're Going Down". Its pretty much public knowledge that Patrick was originally reluctant to be the band's frontman. He's not a flashy guy, so I'd like to see how he handles a setting where theres no Wentz to distract the crowd... all eyes are going to be on him. Definitely a little bit of a different setting... 21+ bar, music he composed entirely alone... he's gonna do great!

If this video is any indication of his talent, I cant understand why you WOULDNT go see this!

ps. have to say I love the way Wentz is just sitting there while Patrick plays :P

Thats right, you twiddle your thumbs

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Patrick Stump Goes Solo!

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As the debate around the Fall Out Boy "hiatus/breakup" rages on, lead vocalist Patrick Stump has only intensified the rumors of a split with his latest video post. A few days ago, Patrick took to the web with announcements that FOB is not his primary concern right now stating "I'm not in Fall Out Boy right now". This statement has been clarified by the recent video post shown below which shows Stump recording multiple instrumental tracks and vocals for his upcoming solo efforts.

Personally, I'm pretty excited about this. Patrick is an absolutely genius musician and vocalist. He writes amazing music and this solo will give him a chance to showcase his abilities outside the simplistic pop rock songs he is typically associated with. This is a great opportunity for him and I think he knows that.

Patrick Stump from Patrick Stump on Vimeo.

So what do you think of Patrick going solo? Excited or no?

Rock On!

- Girl At The Rock Show