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Patrick Best is a versatile musician and a longtime member of the Richmond, Virginia-based drone/experimental rock band Pelt. Since the mid-1990s, Best has contributed to a rich catalog of ambient, horizon-expanding soundscapes, drawing on a wide instrumental palette that includes guitar, harmonium, and cello. His work emphasizes deep listening, improvisation, and immersive sonic textures that invite audiences into quiet, intense listening experiences.

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Beyond Pelt, Best has sustained a solo and collaborative presence across venues and formats, with recent live appearances that showcase his commitment to experimental sound art. This page offers a concise biography, discography highlights, and a look at upcoming performances for fans and curious newcomers alike.

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As an artist, Patrick Best blends drone, minimalism, and exploratory improvisation. His ongoing collaborations and performances—whether in intimate arts spaces or larger live settings—demonstrate a deep devotion to sound as an experiential journey. For the latest show opportunities, connections, and available tickets, we’ve got you covered. Secure your seats and experience the next phase of Best’s evolving sonic landscape.

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Stay connected through his official channels and Bandcamp catalog, where you can explore archival releases, recent experiments, and new collaborations as they surface. Link-worthy outlets and social profiles are listed below to help fans follow the project and access updates directly.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Patrick Best

  • Member of Pelt since the mid-1990s; Pelt is a drone/experimental rock band formed in Richmond, Virginia (Patrick Best is listed as a current member).
  • Pelt’s discography spans 1995–2012 with albums such as Brown Cyclopaedia (1995, Radioactive Rat) and Effigy (2012, MIE Music).
  • Bandcamp-era releases (2017–2021) include Untitled (2017), Ayahuasca (2017), Rob's Choice (2017), Bestio Tergum Degero (Skullfuck) (2017), Max Meadows (2018), Reticence / Resistance (2021) and Dauphin Elegies (2020).
  • Live activity includes 2025 performances in Madison, WI (Patrick Best & Andrew Fitzpatrick, Lens, Gamma Ray Bar) and prior Wisconsin collaborations; he has also performed in at least one Arts + Literature Laboratory show (2023).
  • Social media footprint includes Bandcamp pages for Pelt releases, an iHeart artist page, SoundCloud presence, and other listings (e.g., iHeart artist profile and Bandcamp catalog).
  • Pat’s musical profile describes a wide instrumental palette (guitar, harmonium, cello, etc.) and a focus on drone, improvisation, and deep listening experiences.

The records

Patrick Best Discography

  • Reticence / Resistance
    2021 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Dauphin Elegies
    2020 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Max Meadows
    2018 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Untitled
    2017 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Ayahuasca
    2017 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Rob's Choice
    2017 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Bestio Tergum Degero (Skullfuck)
    2017 · Bandcamp (Pelt)
  • Pearls from the River
    2003 · VHF
  • Pelt
    2005 · VHF
  • Skullfuck
    2006 · VHF
  • Dauphin Elegies
    2008 · VHF
  • A Stone For Angus MacLise
    2009 · VHF
  • Effigy
    2012 · MIE Music
  • The Eighth Day, The Eleventh Month, The Two-Thousand & Twelfth Year
    2012 · Unknown
  • For Michael Hannas
    1998 · VHF
  • Técheöd
    2000 · VHF
  • Ayahuasca
    2001 · VHF
  • Brown Cyclopaedia
    1995 · Radioactive Rat
  • Burning/Filament/Rockets
    1995 · Econogold
  • Max Meadows
    1997 · VHF

As an artist, Patrick Best blends drone, minimalism, and exploratory improvisation. His ongoing collaborations and performances—whether in intimate arts spaces or larger live settings—demonstrate a deep devotion to sound as an experiential journey. For the latest show opportunities, connections, and available tickets, we’ve got you covered. Secure your seats and experience the next phase of Best’s evolving sonic landscape.

Stay connected through his official channels and Bandcamp catalog, where you can explore archival releases, recent experiments, and new collaborations as they surface. Link-worthy outlets and social profiles are listed below to help fans follow the project and access updates directly.

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