Pat Smillie has been a fixture in our local and national music scene for many years, and he will be performing his new E.P. at Aretha's Jazz Cafe on February 27. Lonesome for a Long Time marks Smillie’s first recording in more than 10 years. Although his 2019 nomination for a Detroit Music Award in the category of “Outstanding Blues Vocalist” may lead some to categorize him as a blues singer, Smillie’s style is more that of a soulful rock & roll artist (who has been deeply influenced by classic 60's r&b).