Born in N.IRELAND he moved to London, via Dublin, Liverpool, Athens and Los Angeles. He was lead singer of the legendary cult band SMOKEY ANGLE SHADES. After going solo in 2010 his music is a collection of thoughts on his travels , loves and losses, falling somewhere between Beck , Bowie and Lou Reed . People are beginning to take notice of his eclectic style and talent.

The Great Divide is an album that will stand the test of time, a snapshot of that roller coaster chapter in is career. Made in Belfast, produced by Portland's BARRETT LAHEY , featuring friends, a bulgarian busker, a choir and speaking part from TERRI HOOLEY of Good Vibrations legacy. Its just the beginning of the story.

The song "SET IN STONE" was handpicked by award winning French Director DAVID MOREAU for the soundtrack of his 2013 film '20 ans d'écart' .

A majority of the songs from The Great Divide form the soundtrack of a new film written and starring a Hollywood A-lister due for release in Spring 2015

Pat has recently teamed up with Drummer/Producer Chris McComish to put together an unforgettable live show featuring a complete string section and keys.

THE GREAT DIVIDE will be released world-wide in Spring 2015

Songs from THE GREAT DIVIDE HAVE BEEN PLAYED FREQUENTLY

BBC RADIO 2, BBC 6, Q FM (UK) , OUI FM (FRANCE), 3FM (HOLLAND) ROMA 99.8 FM (ITALY) RTE1 (IRELAND) BBC ULSTER (N.IRELAND)

PLAYED SOLD OUT SHOWS in IRELAND , LONDON and PARIS as well as Dozens of UK and Irish Festivals (GREENMAN, SHAMBALA, BODY AND SOUL)

The Great Divide is due for Re-Release alongside brand new material in early 2014.

QUOTES

"THE GREAT DIVIDE CONQUERS BEAUTIFULLY" - THE INDEPENDENT

"I LOVE THIS" - DERMOT O'LEARY BBC 2

AN AUTHENTIC MASTERPIECE WHICH NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE WITH EACH LISTEN" INDIE ROCK ITALIA

"A REMARKABLE RECORD. ITS MUSICAL STORY TELLING AT ITS FINEST" - BBC

"HE HAS RETURNED TO CREATE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL "- DAILY MIRROR

"A RARE KIND OF TRUTHFUL SONG WRITING" - THE IRISH TIMES

"THE GREAT DIVIDE IS AMAZING" - STUART BAILLE, BBC/NME
"PAT DAM SMYTH IS A GOLDEN TICKET" - I LIKE MUSIC

`ALBUM OF THE WEEK' - COSMOPOLITAN
'EPIC 4/5' - FEMALE FIRST
"INTOXICATING SONGS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED 9/10 " - RHYTHM & BOOZE
"IT IS INDIE MUSIC AT ITS MOST PROGRESSIVE AND SATISFYING "- MUSICAL CPR
"HE'S GOT ALL THE CREDENTIALS OF A ROCK ICON" - BLOODBUZZMUSIC
"BEAUTIFUL WITH AN ACERBIC BITE" - PRS MAGAZINE
"BEAUTIFUL 4/5" - STEREOBOARD