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J Paul Slavens
Experimental / Comedy / Classical

"J Paul Slavens"

DENTON, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  5/14/2008
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   J Paul Slavens: General Info
Member Since6/25/2005
Band Websitetexclectic.com
Band MembersOne never knows who will be playing from night to night. but.... usually Jeff Barnes of Brave Combo is playing as well as Bach Norwood on bass Joe Snow on Harp and lap and FroBro on drums
Influenceszappa-eno-hindemith-elvis costello-stever reich-carl stalling-chopin-rush-monk-bob wills-chris douridas-
Type of LabelNone





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Apr 24 2008 7:30P
Grapevine Palace Theatre Grapevine, Texas

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   About J Paul Slavens
J. Paul Slavens------------------------------------------------------------------------ Composer-pianist-improv comedic musician and bandleader ------------------- also Radio Show Host and Voice Over Talent--------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- An evening at a Paul Slavens show is a one of a kind event. Possessing a unique skill for making something out of nothing, Mr. Slavens takes song title suggestions from the audience and turns them into full blown compositions, while the audience watches.....and laughs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Because each show is made from scratch there is no need for rehearsal, so Paul is free to call upon whatever musicians he finds who are up to the task. Slavens has had many notable and diverse musicians in his band, including Jeff Barnes of Grammy winners Brave Combo, Reggie Rueffer who plays fiddle with Charlie Pride, Craig Butterfield of the Maynard Ferguson band, Dave Abruzeese of Pearl Jam, Brad Houser of New Bohemains and a host of fine musicians from the fertile North Texas jazz scene, including several members of the staff at the prestigious University of North Texas School of Music.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slavens also studied Improv acting with Randy Bennet of the legendary L.A. improv group , the Goundlings. He acted as musical director for 4 Day Weekend, Fort Worths premier comedy troupe, a favorite of Ft Worths downtown Sundance Square entertainment area.. Slavens own comedy troupe , the Texclectic Unsemble , won The Dallas Observer Best of Award for best comedy troupe 1999.------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More recently, Mr Slavens has garnered a loyal follwing for his radio program 90.1 @ Night on KERA-FM 90.1 in Dallas, one of the top five Public Radio stations in the US. Heard Sunday nights from 7 to 10 pm, Slavens plays an eclectic mix to say the least, a typical night will find Bob Wills next to Devo next to Nina Simone and on and on.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Slavens has been playing music in the Southwest for nearly 20 years. As frontman for the well loved band Ten Hands, Paul sang , played piano, wrote and made bizarre faces. On thier way to winning numerous Dallas Observer Music Awards Ten Hands garnered a reputation as a musically tight, adventurous and entertaining live group.

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Buffi J.





May 7 2008 12:32 AM

we look hot in wigs.
Heather





May 2 2008 4:46 PM

nice job on chameleon! you guys are great!
Tempest





Apr 29 2008 10:02 AM

Come on down for a visit!

Good one!
Jimi Tunnell





Apr 16 2008 2:07 PM

da wind trio piece iz badass, mon...
Lisa Markley





Apr 6 2008 6:38 PM

Fell Asleep Driving by Paul Slavens & Kelly Higgins
(i idolize you)
ericarose





Apr 3 2008 11:00 AM

i miss you and love you tons! are you playing at all during deep ellum fest.?!?!?! i'll squeeze in a visit!
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Lisa Blackthorne





Mar 30 2008 4:40 PM

I hate when I have typos....

It should have read.....

"He can vouch for me" :)
Rev. J. Curtis Cheney, VII





Mar 29 2008 12:10 PM




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Mar 25 2008 9:11 AM

Paul-
Got a call from Sarah Renfro last night-
She might come in in May to do some gigs.
Enjoyed hearing you that night-
I had a blast-
Kool
Julie
A History of Dallas Music


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Mar 15 2008 7:51 PM

There he is.
joannA for now





Feb 24 2008 5:13 PM

not just a reason but a place to stay and someone to show you around

exciting i know.
Libby Lavella





Feb 22 2008 5:55 PM

See you next time you come around...if I don't make it down there before hand. Threatening to come to SXSW, but I've heard people shoot people in Texas....???? ;-)
Doug Neil





Feb 21 2008 7:39 AM

u back? - u n d lab fri?
Manya of Blue Petal





Feb 15 2008 4:11 PM

sank you for coming to ze' show! I loved your dancing..eh like mama cow loves her baby's behind!
Children's Music Fund





Feb 14 2008 2:31 PM

Great show at Largo last night... Justin Timberlake in the house, yo!
Jean





Feb 14 2008 12:55 AM

Oh Paul, great show. I know my card must have seemed a little premature, but I knew you were going to put on an awesome show. You are fantastic, I marvel at your talent and the talent of everyone in the band that accompanied you. How they can just "pick it up and run with it" is mind blowing
Thanks again for a very entertaining evening.
You must visit L.A. more often, Texas is so far away.
Jean





Feb 8 2008 5:02 PM

Oh My Gosh!!!! Wednesday, finally you will be back in Los Angeles...YAY. Why does Wednesday feel so far away?
Manya of Blue Petal





Feb 6 2008 9:36 AM

I eh, ohnly hope..zaht you touch gently, so as not to eh, hurt your a baby goat place.
SCROTE





Feb 5 2008 6:16 PM

hey man, i'm playing at Dan's Bar next Sat (2/16) with Bubba. come throw shit at us! - Scrote
Doug





Jan 31 2008 8:59 AM

What up homie? When r u playing again? Dude, check out D Numbers from Santa Fe. I have their CD. You should play them on ur show. Very accessible progressive stuff. All real time on the fly looping live. We played with em at Dada. Hope ur well! Let's getta beer soon!
Julian Sakata





Jan 30 2008 2:59 PM

Greetings from Sodom Paul! Hope all is going swimmingly.
Album was just Mastered!
Julian
G





Jan 17 2008 10:31 PM

Tote wick!
Polka Freak Out





Jan 13 2008 10:14 AM

Thanks for playing us. Every little bit of love helped make Polka Freak Out a Grammy Nominated CD. We appreciate you and all of our saints.
bHAm
Polka Freak Out





Jan 12 2008 7:52 PM

Come. Freak with us.
PFO: Bubba Hernandez with Alex Meixner
MetaSteve





Jan 9 2008 7:59 AM

Only if you play some new age piano.
Heather





Jan 2 2008 3:55 PM

you're cool. thanks for letting me play with you and the gang last night!
Jean





Dec 28 2007 6:19 PM

Texas is soooo far away, when ya coming back to Los Angeles? I have so many people anxiously waiting so see your show.
G





Dec 25 2007 10:24 AM

naughty bits
more smoke, mas loop
bubbling froth
mad about chad
afternoon music
Lisa Markley





Dec 22 2007 6:27 PM

dahlink-
our youtubes are up (a couple at least), featuring You You You, & Jeffrey himself (oh yeah, and me).
www.youtube.com/soonasongs
ericarose





Dec 21 2007 5:32 PM

missa you lots!
hope you had a blast at the granda
merry xmas yo
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GUTTERTH





Dec 21 2007 3:37 PM

MetaSteve





Dec 17 2007 1:39 PM

Ssa na si lean
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Sarah Ruth Solo





Dec 14 2007 10:50 AM

Rockin' out in full effect this evening...
Ever heard of it?
GAWD, you the rodent!