J.H. Patton & The Good Companions

J.H. Patton & The Good Companions is a Michigan-based rock group formed in early 2023.

J.H. Patton, a guitarist and songwriter, formed his newest musical project when returning to his home state of Michigan after a few years away. With a handful of new songs and a need to play live again, J.H. Patton quickly formed The Good Companions with Kurtis Young and Peter Shutt.

Kurtis Young is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Holt, Michigan. Active in his local music scene for years, Kurt has honed his skills as a bassist, horn player, conductor, and arranger (just to name a few). A close musical companion of J.H. Patton's since their first meeting in 2018, Kurt's melodic basslines and vocal harmonies lift the band's songs to new musical heights.

Peter Shutt is a drummer from Holt, Michigan. Returning to his home state after residing in Vancouver for a time, Peter was invited to a jam with J.H. in early 2023, on the recommendation of Kurtis Young. Bringing a light touch and a keen sense of rhythm to the kit, Peter completed the sound of the band, and The Good Companions was born.

In early 2024, J.H. Patton & The Good Companions released their first EP, Live from Dogtown, recorded live in Grand Rapids' Dogtown Studio. Just a few months later, the band released a second EP; California Green. Recorded above a garage in the summer of 2023, California Green is a collection of some of the first songs written for The Good Companions. 

In 2025, the band rolled out on their Midwest Sprint 25' Tour, sharing their music from the California Green and Live from Dogtown releases with our midwestern Companions. 

The band looks forward to playing new music for their listeners in 2026!