Ellis Paul
Ellis Paul An astute storyteller, poetic and literate, with a stellar stage presence... Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer/songwriters. Though some may refer to him as a folk singer, he is more, for lack of a better word, a singular storyteller, a musician whose words reach out from inside and yet also express the feelings, thoughts and sensibilities that most people can relate to in one way or another, regardless of age or upbringing. The exhilaration of the open road. A celebration of heroes. The hope for redemption. Descriptions of those things that are both near and dear. The sharing of love..., intimate, passionate and enduring. Alice Peacock Alice Peacock is a seasoned singer-songwriter and recording artist known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. With seven albums to her name, Alice's work spans major label releases and independent projects, including her self-titled album Alice Peacock, which features the popular duet "Bliss" with John Mayer. Her music has been placed in numerous TV shows (Dawson's Creek, Smallville, What I Like About You, The Ghost Whisperer) and films (Because of Winn Dixie, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!) as well as in national ad campaigns such as Hershey's Bliss chocolate. Beyond her musical achievements, Alice is dedicated to social causes. A former trustee and board member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the GRAMMYS) she has advocated for artists' rights, including testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee alongside Lyle Lovett on behalf of artist performance royalties for broadcast sound recordings. She also founded Rock For Reading, a nonprofit that raises money and supports grassroots literacy programs through music concerts. Her most recent album, Minnesota, was released in 2019, produced by Phil Madeira in Nashville with a stellar cast of musicians. No Depression Magazine described the release as , "rdquo" -> stunningly beautiful" and , "rdquo" -> an entrancing album." Alice lives in Cincinnati with her family, including their golden retriever and two cats.
Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven-album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, Stories.
His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston
Music Awards, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.
His new album “55” touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint, Rosella Records.
https://www.ellispaul.com