The bass player in one of Central Australia's pioneering Aboriginal bands has been jailed for an aggravated assault on his partner. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeNorth Tanami Band bass guitarist Mike Patterson jailed for assaulting partnerShareShare articleNorth Tanami Band bass guitarist Mike Patterson jailed for assaulting partnerBy Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick. Mike Patterson from the North Tanami Band was jailed for an assault on his partner.