Text & Video By: Maria & Bob Moore

Patty Larkin gave a terrific performance during the sixth and final concert in this year’s Nights at the Beekley Music Series. A seasoned performer, she was perfectly at ease playing to the sold-out house during Saturday’s show at the Library-turned-night club.

Patty’s performance ranged from the conversational ‘Lately’ to the haunting, looping sound of ‘Dear Heart’ with several stops along the way at rock-infused numbers, such as ‘The Book I’m Not Reading.’ Such a broad, musical range might have challenged less experienced performers but Patty moved freely among the genres, making each a part of her distinctive repertoire. Many in the audience were long-time fans, as evidenced by the avalanche of requests they made in response to her invitation for song suggestions at the end of the first set.

Following is Patty performing ‘Beautiful,’ on her blue Fender Strat, which could have easily inspired the name of the song: