Catch Of The Week: Prateek Poddar
Meet: Prateek Poddar
Prateek Poddar is a singer/songwriter from Boston who describes his music as “sad folk.” He has a way of blending bluesy themes and folksy instrumentation that conjure up visions of Simon and Garfunkel. Poddar’s music is steeped in real life subjects, executed with real heart. He grew up with music in the house, and started singing as young as 4 or 5 years old. By middle school, Prateek had picked up guitar. In college, inspired by Simon and Garfunkel, Ryan Adams and Jason Isbell, Prateek started writing. His debut EP, Walking In My Sleep, was released 2 years ago.
Prateek Plays
Take a look and listen to Prateek perform his creative original, “Kalamazoo” live in our studio
Here’s “Springtime,” another touching original from Prateek
Poddar Points
- Biggest influences: Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, Green Day
- Plays: Piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet. Currently just guitar and voice
- Has opened for: Chelsea Berry, Brooks Williams
- Favorite country song: John Prine’s “Speed of The Sound of Loneliness”
- If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing: Probably writing comics books or video games
- Most proud moment: I wrote a song called “Springtime” and texted a recording to a friend. Within minutes, this friend texted back, saying the song had them both smiling and crying while they were waiting for the bus. Naturally, now I play “Springtime” at all of my shows
- Fun facts: -I love diner food, especially omelets and hash browns.
-I love doing impersonations (Star Wars characters especially)
-I spent a summer living in a tent in Ontario
Now Playing
- Friday June 1: Thunder Road in Somerville, 8:00
A Peek At Prateek
Every week, Kruser’s Local Catch highlights New England’s homegrown country music talent, and tells you where to catch them locally and in Nashville. Click here to view previous catches.
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– Prateek with his friend, and last week’s Catch of the Week, Katie Dobbins…Representin’ with their new hats from our sponsor Shiner Bock!
