SCOTT TADY

WARRENDALE — Scott Patterson savored his role as Luke Danes, the grumpy-yet-golden-hearted diner owner in the beloved TV series “Gilmore Girls”

Before taking on such an iconic TV part, Patterson played minor league baseball for the top affiliates of the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.

Though the Philly/Jersey native’s earlier passion was music, a craving he satisfies today as a songwriter and touring rock-and-roll artist.

With a bevy of original songs featuring elements of power-pop, punk, Americana and straight-up rock, Patterson brings his band to Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale on May 4. Tickets are at etix.com, starting at $37.15 and going up to $316 for the included backstage meet-and-greet.

Patterson appeared by phone on Monday’s Beaver County Radio Show with Scott Tady.

If you missed it, here’s the interview with Scott and Scott: