Patti started singing at the age of 16 working with a trio playing local clubs and restaurants and at the same time she studied the cello under the direction of a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic, she achieved one of her aspirations when she performed as a cellist in the Cheektowaga Symphony Orchestra performing a range of music from classical to Broadway musicals.  Her passion to perform eventually moved her into a seven piece band playing the Hotel Circuits. Patti then settled down to raise a family putting her love for music on the back burner, now she is back with a renewed zest, the passion continues with the Patti Parks Band.