Dan Patlansky - Big Things Going Down

I left my hometown, baby
There'll be big things going down
I done left my hometown, baby
There'll be big things going down
Now in this late afternoon
It ain’t none too soon
I hit that big city, baby
The streets be paved with gold
I hit the big city, baby
The streets here, made of gold
I’m standing on my own
Them streets be dirty and cold
Here I am in the city
I should've stayed at home
Here I am in the city
And I’m standing alone
What I see ain’t so pretty
Surely turn me to stone

Thanks to Michael Hopping for the lyrics.

The South African guitar virtuoso Dan Patlansky has been the support act for Joe Satriani’s last twenty five dates of this European Tour. PATLANSKY was selected by the legendary Satriani as special guest on the European and UK legs of his Shockwave Tour 2015 taking in twenty five shows across ten countries from 9 October to 10 November 2015.

“Everyone is talking about this South African singer/guitarist these days. You will be too after you’ve wrapped eardrums around this potent dose of blues rock.” The Blues Magazine UK, August 2015

Don’s Tunes is about the music. It’s about the sound. It’s about the real thing.

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[ivascaemymirel]

I'm a young film student from Romania wanting to be a director, I moved from a small town from the north into the loud and trashy capital in south, just to pursue what I love. I have been struggling with the money, moving around, no friends and I fucking love all of it. The fucking desperation, juxtaposition of loneliness and hope it's pure gold and I know for a fact some day I will miss it because I will accomplish all and there will be no hunger, and hunger is the key. This song describe the situation I'm in so much, I just can't grasp it fully sometimes because is that good. Thank you, sir!

[martinpala]

This music is more than beautiful, and I'm afraid I can't describe how much it is...

[atjohnson]

Going to my first gig by Dan Patlansky at the local pub cost me a distinction for my degree. I missed the thesis deadline and never looked back. It was the right decision. He opened a new door

[williamnoel]

Yeah...that moment or period in time when your worldliness teaches you how empty worldliness can be...very disillusioning. It's a... *heartbreaker* ...of a song, really. <3

[ramonsanchez]

Great talent excellent guitarist of Blues 🎸🎸🥁🎹

[radoslavlucic]

Don, your taste is truly unique. It's a shame that your music choice isn't shared amongst other YouTube channels. Continue with what you're doing as it's quite extraordinary and you're pleasing the few special people left that still respect this music.

[Sabrina-]

My soul feeds on this kind of blues... This is So good it hurts almost

[michaelmcleary]

I saw Dan support Joe Satriani a few years ago and he was awesome. I saw him again in a small venue close to home where there was only a hundred or so people who just happened to be all the musicians in all the local bands I know. Ten foot away and it was just sublime.

[nurirourke]

Dan is a SOuth African. Seen him live many times. He absolutely kills!!!! Better live than recorded

[cgavin]

He's got his own style. His influences are clear but he's also got the feels alright. I like it tbh.
He really dials in to that thing.

[patnaidoo]

as a fellow south african musician this fella makes me proud this is top level boeta

[evandcarvalho]

Almost ten minutes of pure soul in a song!

[jarrodheglar]

When he first starts playing up until he starts singing what I'm getting or what it sounds a lot like to me is Clapton's playing on the Rush soundtrack. When he gets into the solo there's definitely a very strong Stevie Ray Vaughn influence in there without a doubt!! I just ran across this guy literally when I clicked on this video. The only thing I can't understand is why have I never heard of this guy!! His playing is phenomenal and he has a fantastic blues voice!!

[anirjeetbagchi]

Damn... My day doesn't complete without this page... Blues makes the entire efforts of my day worth it.... ❤❤

[Angel.Castorena]

I though SRV had passed away!!
It sounds just like him!!!
Amazing performance and skills 👌🏻

[galadriel-]

Im a simple woman, when i see tom hardy i press click

[pamelapalmer]

Don, you never cease to amaze me! The best blues anybody would ever ask for. Simply the best. You have great taste my dear ❤

[anabelaferreira]

You remember James Dean with the image and the sound!...
The guitar is cool, irreverent and it speaks...and the voice is hoarse and drawn. Wonderful!
Thanks, Don!

[aleksandarkadrijevic]

falling in love with the sound of sound of those strings