Patrick Sarniak


Patrick Sarniak is an American musician, songwriter and actor from Detroit, Michigan. Sarniak is known for being a guitarist in the world music band Muruga Cosmic Boogie, and for his collaborations with Muruga Booker and Tony "Strat" Thomas.
Sarniak grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and began playing guitar as a teenager, performing in many local bands through the years. In 2013, he began playing guitar with Muruga Cosmic Boogie, alongside Tony "Strat" Thomas.
Patrick Sarniak has performed on stage or has been involved in studio recording projects that include David Winans II, Dwight Adams, Barry Harris, James Carter, Perry Robinson, Steven “Muruga” Booker, and George Clinton. He also performed on stage or has been in projects with members of Kid Rock, Public Enemy, Ted Nugent’s Amboy Dukes, Mitch Ryder’s Detroit and The Detroit Wheels, and various members of George Clinton's P-Funk All Stars.
In 2015, he performed with Muruga Cosmic Boogie for the Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue at the Concert of Colors performing Maggot Brain.
Sarniak has been involved in several projects that have been nominated for Detroit Music awards: Outstanding National Small / Independent Label Distribution Album, Outstanding Urban Artist/Group, Outstanding World Artist/Group, Outstanding World Recording, Outstanding World Artist/Group, Outstanding World Artist/Group.
Patrick Sarniak is an actor, known for his appearances in movies including Who Killed Aliyah?, Approaching Midnight and Into the Storm.

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