Greetings from Cambridge, Mass....
Ellis Paul is holed away at a recording studio mastering his next release...a
two-disc live record! Ellis fans are going to be blown away. There are a
bunch of never-released new songs, special guests like Patty Griffin, Chris
Trapper of The Push Stars, Vance Gilbert, and others, and lots of magical
moments recorded at the beautiful Somerville Theater in the Boston area.
Look for the live record in the first part of 2000 on the Rounder/Philo label.
It will be a busy end of the decade for Ellis. In addition to the live CD, he
has several other projects in the works :
Ellis is looking to publish a book of his writing, lyrics, drawings, journal
entries, and poems. We are exploring publishers and editors and would
appreciate your input if you have experience in this field. Contact me by
reply email or by phone at 617/441-3808.
Filmmaker John McNeil is in the last stages of shooting his documentary film
on Ellis. Look for more news about this project in the coming year.
Ellis' website -- www.EllisPaul.com -- has a
brand-new credit card ordering
processor for online product orders, and we just started a discussion board
that will keep you entertained and informed. Look for the discussion board
link bottom center of the site.
Thanks for all your support of Ellis' music. As always, I would love to hear
about any suggestions or questions you may have.
Best Regards,
Ralph Jaccodine
Manager
www.EllisPaul.com
********* UPCOMING SHOWS
9/19 -- SOUTH EASTON, MA --This Sunday night!
Blackthorne Tavern
508-238-4068
9/23 -- CHICAGO, IL
Martyrs (Two shows at 7 & 10 pm)
opening for Loudon Wainwright
312-559-1212
9/25 -- KENT, OH
The Commons / Kent State Folk Festival
with Dar Williams, Susan Werner, and others
330-672-2244
9/30 -- CLINTON, NY
Cafe Opus at Hamilton College
315-859-4194
10/1 -- OXFORD, NY
Night Eagle
607-843-7378
10/2 -- ALFRED, NY
The Knight Club at Alfred University
607-871-2175
10/4 -- HALLOWELL, ME
Slates Restaurant
207-622-9575
10/6 -- BRADFORD, VT
The Colatina Exit
802-222-4748
10/8 -- WEST CREEK, NJ
Methodist Church /Home Town Music
609-597-2991
10/9 -- PHILADELPHIA, PA
Tin Angel (Two shows at 7:30 & 10:30 pm)
with Vance Gilbert
215-928-0770
10/10 -- HERNDON, VA
Herndon Folk Festival (approx. 1:30 pm)
with John Gorka
703-435-6870
10/11 -- HAMPTON, VA
House Concert / Harris Creek Acoustic Series
757-850-1011
10/16 -- SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Caffe' Lena
518-583-0022
10/17 -- MIDDLETOWN, NY
The Mansion (3 pm show sold out; 6 pm show added)
with Vance Gilbert
914-342-0878
10/22 -- NEW YORK, NY -- *TENTATIVE*
The Bottom Line
with John Wesley Harding and Ramblin' Jack Elliott
212-228-6300
10/23 -- SOMERVILLE, MA
Somerville Theater
with John Wesley Harding
617-628-3390 (Songstreet); 617-931-2000 (Ticket Master)
10/28 -- NEW LONDON, NH
The Four Corners
603-526-6899
10/29 -- BURLINGTON, VT
Burlington Coffeehouse
802-864-5888
11/4 -- PITTSBURGH, PA
Rosebud
412-261-2232
11/5 -- CLEVELAND, OH
Brick Alley
216-432-3655
11/6 -- CHICAGO, IL
Schubas (Two shows at 7 & 10 pm)
773-525-2508
11/7 -- FT. ATKINSON, WI
Cafe Carpe
920-563-9391
11/10 -- ST. CLOUD, MN
Bo Diddley's Deli
320-255-9811
11/11 -- DULUTH, MN
Amazing Grace Bakery
218-723-0075
11/12 -- AMHERST, WI
Amherst Coffee Co.
715-824-2400
11/13 -- ST. PAUL, MN
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church / Ginkgo Coffeehouse
651-645-2647
11/14 -- MADISON, WI -- *TENTATIVE*
TBA
11/19 -- ASHEVILLE, NC
The Grey Eagle
828-232-5800
11/20 -- COLUMBIA, SC
Unitarian Universalist Coffeehouse
803-799-1746
11/24 -- DECATUR, GA
Eddie's Attic (Two shows at 7 & 9:30 pm)
404-377-4976
11/26 -- WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Thornbury Coffee & Tea Co. / Fiddle & Bow Society
336-727-1038
12/1 -- SYKESVILLE, MD
Baldwin's Station and Pub
410-795-1041
12/4 -- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ
Grace Norton Rogers School / Outta Sights & Sounds
609-259-5764
12/5 -- ARLINGTON, VA
Iota Cafe
703-522-8340
12/11 -- NORTHAMPTON, MA
Iron Horse Music Hall
413-586-8686
12/31 -- CAMBRIDGE, MA
Club Passim (Two shows TBA)
617-492-7679
********* REQUESTING ELLIS ON RADIO
You can make a big difference in the success of Ellis' latest release,
TRANSLUCENT SOUL. One of the most important ways you can help is to call or
email the following radio stations and request "She Loves a Girl" and "Take
Me Down." Please call and make your voice heard so that Ellis' music can be
heard! Your input *really* does help.
** BOSTON -- WBOS 92.9 FM, 617/931-1111, wbosonline@aol.com
** BOSTON/NE MASS/SO. NH -- WXRV The River 92.5 FM, 800/352-9250,
theriver@wxrv.com
** BOSTON -- WUMB 91.9 FM, 617/287-6919 or 800/573-2100,
wumb@umbsky.cc.umb.edu
** BOSTON -- WERS 88.9 FM, 617/578-8890 ext. 1, wers_music@emerson.edu
** MARTHA'S VINEYARD/CAPE COD -- WMVY 92.7 FM, 508/693-4994, wmvy@vineyard.net
** PORTLAND, ME -- WCLZ 98.9 FM, 207/725-5505, mail@wclz.com
** VERMONT -- WNCS 104.7 FM The Point, 802/223-2396, pointfm@together.net
** NYC -- WFUV 90.7 FM, 718/365-8050, thefolks@wfuv.org
** PHILLY -- WXPN 88.5 FM, 215/573-WXPN, wxpn@pobox.upenn.edu
** PITTSBURGH -- WYEP 91.3 FM, 412/381-9900
** NC/TN/SC -- WNCW 88.7 FM, 828/287-8080, wncw@blueridge.net
** LOUISVILLE/SOUTHERN IN -- WFPK 91.9 FM, 502/574-1752, wfpk@iglou.com
** LOS ANGELES -- KCRW 89.9 FM, 310/450-5183
********** MERCHANDISE (at www.EllisPaul.com with a
Credit Card or by mail
order)
To order TRANSLUCENT SOUL, A CARNIVAL OF VOICES, STORIES, or SAY SOMETHING
directly from Ellis, send $15 per CD plus applicable shipping (see below) to
the following address. We now accept credit card orders online at
www.EllisPaul.com. Also available are
"ellis paul - translucent soul" tee
shirts in black or white, size medium, large, or XL, for $10.00 (plus
shipping). Make all checks payable to "Ellis Paul Productions."
Shipping
costs: $2.00 for first item, $0.50 for each additional item.
Please send your order and check to...
Ellis Paul
P.O. Box 381978
Cambridge, MA 02238
********** EMAIL DIGEST:
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Ellis, please send a message to SaySomethg@aol.com.
********** Excerpts from a REVIEW of TRANSLUCENT SOUL at WWW.MUSICVILLE.COM
Wow, this CD
really blew me away. Coming from a mostly pop and
rock background, I was unfamiliar with most modern folk and folk/rock music.
I was unusually lucky to have Ellis Paul give me my first lesson in modern
folk, as I gave "Translucent Soul" a listen. It's not often that a CD's
opening track grabs my attention as dramatically as "Take Me Down" did.
The Boston-based
singer songwriter has a knack for writing
melodious, fluid, simple songs. Often times, songs are dominated by three or
four chords, yet his floaty vocals, fluid guitar playing, subtly cool
production and intelligent lyrics overshadow any slight oversimplicity in his
songwriting. The excellent mix of guitar, keyboards, and light drums on this
album are just the right tools to convey Ellis' passion.
The first track
"Take Me Down" really drew me into the album and
enticed me to listen more. I am incredibly impressed with the simple yet
powerful songwriting of track number three, entitled "Seven". It takes the
somber mood to a new level and builds up to a truly amazing chorus and
bridge. This song quickly and easily became one of my new favorite songs.
What a wonderful amalgamation of melody and rhythm.
Ellis'
introspective lyrics are, for the most part, a very
interesting window into his consciousness, and are as diverse as they are
melodic. "Did I Ever Know You?" and "She Loves a Girl" are excellent
examples.
Without a
complete listen, the average Joe may pass off
"Translucent Soul" as being wimpy and perhaps too touchy-feely. Ok, so maybe
it's a little bit on the sensitive side, but anyone with even the slightest
sliver of passion in their soul will appreciate this album. Besides, what's
folk without being honest and true to your feelings?
Ellis has
received acclaim from many major publications, with
good reason. Ellis may just be the folk/rock crossover artist that will put a
new twist on our airwaves. Even if Mr. Paul doesn't breakthrough to
mainstream radio, his music will be heard by his countless fans and continue
to bring powerful music into the lives of many. It's great to hear passionate
music again. I was wondering where it had gone, but I guess Ellis has been
doing it all along.
-- Ethan Tufts
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