An influential folk musician from Maine, who has bridged the gap between the work of artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, and modern folk music, will be giving a concert in Cincinnati.
Ellis Paul is an important figure in the so-called “Boston school of songwriting.” The school produced songs in a romantic, urbane, and literate style that was instrumental in sparking the revival of interest in folk music in the 1990s. His work has also been used in television and films, including “Me, Myself and Irene,” which used his composition “The World Ain’t Slowing Down” for the movie’s theme song.
Paul won a track scholarship to Boston College, but was side-lined by an injury. He turned to the guitar and began writing songs almost immediately. After graduation, he played gigs in the Boston and was the winner of a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter contest. His appearance on a compilation released by Windham Hill Records brought him to national attention, and cemented his choice of music for his career. He plays approximately 200 shows annually.
A review says:
“What an excellent concert!! It was my first time seeing Ellis Paul . . . I drove 6 hours for it, and it was worth every minute I sat in holiday traffic. Highly recommend!!”
Ellis Paul will appear January 14 at The Redmoor in Cincinnati. Poster printing offers a way for organizers of events like this to create exciting advertising for the evening.
