So as promised we recently spent the evening at the Iron Horse with Ellis Paul, and I truly can't think of a better way to spend a Friday night.
About 15 minutes before show time I scurried downstairs to run to the bathroom before Ellis' set. His dressing room is about 10 yards from the bathroom, and as I made my way I could hear Ellis playing guitar and singing with his full gusto. I know it might not seem this big, but I think details like this show why Ellis Paul is one of the most practiced musicians I have ever seen.
I have seen Ellis Paul several times live. Every time he is dress a notch about casual, his pitch is right on, and his guitar playing is perfect. But how could the same man who puts so much work into his songwriting, not apply the same ethic to his live performance.
I have had the opportunity to interview both Ellis Paul and Vance Gilbert, who are the best of friends. Both performers take live performance very, very seriously, and it is apparent, because there are no two folk shows that are more all-around entertaining then when those two hit the stage.
For our most recent encounter with Ellis, he performed amazing classics like "Speed of Trees," "Angels in Manhattan," "Home," and "The World Ain't Slowin' Down." In addition, Paul broke out charming renditions of some new songs including his sure to be big hit "Hurricane Angel."
Throughout the night his voice was immaculate. He even took a moment to sing some acapella, which seemed to fill the sold out Iron Horse.
If you get the chance to see Ellis, don't pass it up. Also, keep your eye out for his new album expected early next year.
About 15 minutes before show time I scurried downstairs to run to the bathroom before Ellis' set. His dressing room is about 10 yards from the bathroom, and as I made my way I could hear Ellis playing guitar and singing with his full gusto. I know it might not seem this big, but I think details like this show why Ellis Paul is one of the most practiced musicians I have ever seen.
I have seen Ellis Paul several times live. Every time he is dress a notch about casual, his pitch is right on, and his guitar playing is perfect. But how could the same man who puts so much work into his songwriting, not apply the same ethic to his live performance.
I have had the opportunity to interview both Ellis Paul and Vance Gilbert, who are the best of friends. Both performers take live performance very, very seriously, and it is apparent, because there are no two folk shows that are more all-around entertaining then when those two hit the stage.
For our most recent encounter with Ellis, he performed amazing classics like "Speed of Trees," "Angels in Manhattan," "Home," and "The World Ain't Slowin' Down." In addition, Paul broke out charming renditions of some new songs including his sure to be big hit "Hurricane Angel."
Throughout the night his voice was immaculate. He even took a moment to sing some acapella, which seemed to fill the sold out Iron Horse.
If you get the chance to see Ellis, don't pass it up. Also, keep your eye out for his new album expected early next year.
Ellis Paul Tour Schedule
February, 2009
13
Friday
Norfolk, CT
7:30 PM
$20.00
Infinity Hall[ more info ]
14
Saturday
Titusville, NJ
8:00 PM
$25.00
Concerts at the Crossing[ more info ]
28
Saturday
Decatur, GA USA
3:00 PM
Special Family Show
Eddie's Attic[ more info ]
Decatur, GA USA
9:00 PM
$15.00
Eddie's Attic[ more info ]
March, 2009
1
Sunday
Dahlonega, GA USA
7:00pm
$15.00
The Crimson Moon Cafe[ more info ]
6
Friday
Syracuse, NY
8:00PM
$18.00
The Folkus Project at May Memorial U/U Society[ more info ]
14
Saturday
North Andover, MA
8:00 PM
$20.00
Crossroads Coffeehouse[ more info ]
19
Thursday
Saint Paul, Minnesota USA
$16.00
Ginkgo Coffeehouse[ more info ]
21
Saturday
Thunder Bay, ON Canada
8:00 pm
$20.00
Finlandia Hall[ more info ]
Thunder Bay, ON Canada
11am
$15.00
Special Family Show
Finlandia Hall[ more info ]
April, 2009
3
Friday
Kennet Square, PA US
8:00 PM
$22.00
The Flash[ more info ]
4
Saturday
Vienna, VA USA
7:00 pm
$20.00
Jammin' Java[ more info ]
Vienna, VA
11:00 AM
$10.00
SPECIAL FAMILY SHOW
Jammin' Java[ more info ]
5
Sunday
Middletown, NY
3:00 pm
$25.00
The Mansion[ more info ]
17
Friday
Evanston, IL USA
8:00pm
$18.00
S.P.A.C.E.[ more info ]
18
Saturday
Northville, MI
Private Concert
[ more info ]
19
Sunday
Cleveland, OH USA
7:30pm
$15.00
Beachland Ballroom[ more info ]
25
Saturday
Chesapeake, VA US
8pm
Oscar Smith High School[ more info ]
May, 2009
1
Friday
Marblehead, MA
8:00 pm
$20.00
Me & Thee Coffeehouse[ more info ]
2
Saturday
Kingston, MA
8:00PM
$20.00
Beal House[ more info ]
8
Friday
Longview, TX US
7:30 PM
$20.00
Fine Arts Concert Series at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts[ more info ]
9
Saturday
Austin, TX USA
8:00 pm
Cactus Cafe[ more info ]
Longview, TX US
11:00 AM
$5.00
Special Family Show
Fine Arts Concert Series at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts[ more info ]
10
Sunday
Belton, TX USA
Private Show- Belton Texas[ more info ]
15
Friday
Richardson, TX USA
7:30 PM
Wildflower Festival[ more info ]
16
Saturday
Williamsville, NY
8:00 PM
$16.00
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music at the Village Meeting House[ more info ]
17
Sunday
Saratoga Springs, NY
3:00 PM
$10.00
Special Family Show
Caffe Lena[ more info ]
Saratoga Springs, NY
7:00 PM
$18.00
Caffe Lena[ more info ]
June, 2009
19
Friday
Jersey City, NJ
$15.00
The Brennen Coffeehouse Series[ more info ]
September, 2009
11
Friday
West Hartford, CT
8:00 PM
$18.00
Wilde Auditorium at the University of Hartford[ more info ]
October, 2009
8
Thursday
Wimberley, TX
7:30pm
$25.00
Blue Rock Studios[ more info ]
9
Friday
Dallas, TX
8:00 PM
$15.00
Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse[ more info ]
10
Saturday
San Antonio, TX
7:00pm
$15.00
Urban Campfires
Lion's Field Adult Center[ more info ]
11
Sunday
Austin, TX
Private Show
[ more info ]
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