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MikelParis- Vox, GuitarDrumming, Keys.
Dave Heilman- Drums, percussion, and backing vox.
Glen Mauser- Sax and second keys.
Gustavo Dantas- Bass.
In an apartment tucked between the brownstones and bodegas, power lines
and stop signs of Queens, New York, you can hear an original sound
emitting from an original artist. This is MikelParis. He paints pictures
of New York with a six string and delivers his songs in a way that is
truly one of a kind. Paris developed the art of Guitar Drumming in 2000.
In his 2007 Look At Life Records debut release "Flow", he infuses his guitar
methods and dynamic melodies into a collection of songs that truly reflect
the albums title.
The story of what led MikelParis to New York and the release of his debut
album is as interesting and varied as the 10 tracks that make up "Flow".
Born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut, Paris gravitated to music
almost immediately. "I was playing Beethoven by the fifth grade," he
reflects. "But I always wanted to sing. Scratch that, I always wanted to
sing my way." MP would do things his way throughout his childhood and
that social bravery eventually led him to receive a scholarship to the
esteemed Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut. He began
his studies majoring in Jazz Piano, but after two years a disconnect
developed in Paris and he once again changed directions and his major to
Music Composition. MP's ability to ride the ebb and flow of life's
challenges once again proved to work in his favor as the tools he acquired
at Hartt would only add to his arsenal of skills so well depicted on
"Flow". After school, he entered the world of live music and never looked
back.
From Germany to Australia, New York to London MikelParis has graced stages
worldwide. He joined the renowned cast of Broadway's Stomp merely
intensifying his passion for rhythm and groove. He parlayed this
experience into joining the touring band of Platinum selling artist Pink,
renowned comedy rockers The Dan Band, and eventually American touring
staple O.A.R. Throughout the years and over the miles MikelParis never
lost sight of his ultimate goal: To put on record his own music, his own
words, his own way.
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I remember when I met you at the show you and O.A.R. played in Rochester Hills, Michigan. I caught you while you were walking up the stairs to watch the opening band. I just wanted to say you have to be one of the most genuinely nice people I have ever come across. You have some really good vibes about you man.
Anyways, I just wanted to say that my band is a huge fan of yours, and I am without a doubt inspired by your music when it comes to writing.
Sup Buddy YO send me over your Email Ill send ya over the Valley Ho...Pics Nice In deed Hope all is well it looks and Sounds good Bratha ! Late Brian Kelly
Hey Mike!!! Hope all is great on the road!!! Hopefully your out on the tour this summer with OAR...If so I'll See you at SPAC last show...I got 6 row tickets!! Keep on truckin!!!
Our album release concert event is set for April 5th at the Florence Gould Hall in NYC. Go to www.mrnorthmusic.com/release.html to get your tickets now.
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