Vocals, bass player and songwriter. Patrick Fitzgerald (born 7 April 1964 in Basel, Switzerland) founded Kitchens Of Distinction in 1985.
Fitzgerald was possibly the first openly gay indie rocker: one might expect the independent scene, political in so many ways, to be sexually frank and proud, but in the late 80's it clearly wasn't.
Kitchens Of Distinction split in 1996. Patrick's next move was an album recorded under the artist name Fruit. Stephen Hero became his new solo alias. Along with his new name he went on to start his own label Ragoora in 2000.
He later reunited the Kitchens of Distinction in 2013 for the Folly album then disbanded it once again. In 2014 he and Heidi Berry became Lost Girls and put out a self titled album. Fitzgerald later went on to create Oskar's Drum with Yves Altana shortly after for two albums. In 2016 he also released an album with Paul Frederick (of The Family Cat) under the band name The April Seven for one album.
Nb: Patrick Fitzgerald doesn't use his own name for solo recordings (except for the This Imaginary Woman release with Fern Smith), as that 'belongs' to another - Patrik Fitzgerald, the punk poet of 70s/80s fame. Please use Patrick Fitzgerald for the Kitchens of Distinction releases and follow the artist link for releases by the poet Patrik Fitzgerald.
(sites no longer active):
http://www.stephenhero.co.uk
http://www.indian.co.uk/kitchensofdistinction/
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August 8, 2014
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, England, United KingdomNovember 21, 2013
OzenBar
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel1. Exist
2. Grey Echoes
3. One Little Soldier
4. The Serving Classes
5. After All(David Bowie cover)
6.
7. the company bus
8.
9. Grandad in a uniform
10. Laughter far away
11. All My Friends Are Dead Now
12. No Fun
13. Little Fishes
14. Live Out My Stars
15. Tonight
October 29, 2013
Rock City
Nottingham, England, United KingdomOctober 26, 2013
Roundhouse
London, England, United KingdomOpening act for The Boomtown Rats.
1. All My Friends Are Dead Now
2. Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart
August 31, 2013
The Forge
London, England, United KingdomIncomplete setlist.
1. Every Girl Loves a Boy in Uniform / White Riot
2. What Can I Do
3. Island of Lost Souls
February 12, 2013
Kleine Zaal
Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsOn Patrik Fitzgerald's Electric Sets, he sang live over pre-recorded drum and synthesizer tracks.
1. Exist
2. Grey Echoes
3. After All(David Bowie cover)
1. One Little Soldier
2. The Serving Classes
1. Little Fishes
2. Inside Me There Is Nothing
3. Dance Music Late Night
4. All My Friends Are Dead Now
5. Smile
6. Gifts and Telegrams
7. Live Out My Stars
8.
Aborted before he finished the first line of the song9. Pop Star Pop Star
10. What Can I Do
February 2, 2013
The Fox & Newt
Leeds, England, United KingdomIncomplete setlist. Incorrect order.
1. Grey Echoes
2. After All(David Bowie cover)
January 25, 2013
Le Bourg
Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandPatrik Fitzgerald sang live vocals to pre-recorded drum and synthesizer tracks on several songs.
1. Grey Echoes
2. One Little Soldier
3. All My Friends Are Dead Now
4. Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart
5. In This World
January 24, 2013
Rec Rec Recordstore
Zurich, Zürich, SwitzerlandIn-store performance. Incomplete setlist. Incorrect order.
1. One Little Soldier
2. Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart
3. Trendy
October 27, 2012
Queen Mary & Westfield College
London, England, United Kingdom1. Carbon Copy
2. The Serving Classes
October 25, 2012
Biddle Bros
London, England, United KingdomIncomplete setlist. Possibly incorrect order.
1. My Secret Life
2. No Fun Football
3. The Serving Classes
August 4, 2012
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, England, United KingdomJuly 20, 2012
The Tube
Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1. Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart
June 30, 2012
Skull Bar
Athens, Attica, GreeceAcoustic concert. Incomplete setlist. Possibly incorrect order.
1. Banging and Shouting
2. All the Years of Trying
3. Pop Star Pop Star
4. No Reason
5. Tonight
6. Little Fishes
7. The Backstreet Boys
8. As Ugly as You
9. Live Out My Stars
10. Island of Lost Souls
11. Dance Music Late Night
12.
Stopped during first verse.13. No Cause For Concern
14. Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart
15. Gifts and Telegrams
16. The Serving Classes
17. No Fun Football
18. Trendy
June 1, 2012
Church Farm
Coombes, England, United Kingdom1. Live Out My Stars
May 29, 2012
Milford's
London, England, United KingdomIncomplete setlist. Possibly incorrect order.
1. What Can We Share
2. Little Dippers
3. No Santa Clauses
May 18, 2012
Cowley Club
Brighton, England, United Kingdom1. Live Out My Stars
2. Suicidal Wreck
February 24, 2012
Fleece
Bristol, England, United KingdomFebruary 19, 2012
Temple Works
Leeds, England, United KingdomFebruary 18, 2012
The New Adelphi Club
Kingston upon Hull, England, United KingdomSome of Patrick Fitzgerald's most popular tracks include Safety Pin Stuck in My Heart, Irrelevant Battles, Set We Free, Babysitter, all my friends are dead now. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Vocals, bass player and songwriter. Patrick Fitzgerald (born 7 April 1964 in Basel, Switzerland) founded Kitchens Of Distinction in 1985. Fitzgerald was possibly the first openly gay indie rocker: one... Read the full biography on this page.
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