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MikelParis
Rock / Acoustic / Alternative

MikelParis solo album FLOW now available!



New York, New York
United States

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Member Since12/25/2006
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 26 2009 8:00P
the Cupping Room New York, New York
Dec 31 2009 10:00P
ShowBoat-House of Blues Atlantic City, New Jersey

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   About MikelParis
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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Andrew Steele

Andrew Steele



Dec 14 2009 4:08 AM

hey man you are awesome
angi

angi



Dec 14 2009 4:08 AM

Awesome show last night at Meadowbrook!!! You guys really rocked out. I enjoy watching you jam on like a million different insruments. You are extremely talented and I am sure that O.A.R. feels very lucky to have you tour with them. You guys all rock and I am a huge fan of all of your music.
STOMP TOUR

STOMP TOUR



Dec 23 2008 10:14 PM

here is your audition, 4 bar solo.. ready.. go..!! hahaha! Happy Holidays!!
matthew

matt ormond



Jan 18 2009 10:19 AM

Great to see you here in Seattle. You had a great show with O.A.R.! We're all looking forward to seeing more of you if we can. Have fun on the road!
Bartley

Bartley



Sep 9 2008 4:44 AM

Hey Mike. Any upcoming events that you are doing this year? Are you doing anything solo or all with OAR now? My family loves the Cupping Room! We are from San Diego and whenever we visit NY we go their!
Lisa

Lisa



Aug 21 2008 5:48 AM

Stopping by to say Hello! Hope you are having a great week!!
angi

angi



Aug 18 2008 11:50 PM

Two more awesome shows in Columbus & Cleveland. My sister & I were in the front row at the Cleveland show and absolutely loved your energy and all of the heart and soul that you put into the concert. We loved Lay Down and the percussion piece. Once again, you were just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Would love to see you do a solo show somewhere but not sure I would be able to make it to NY. Love seeing you with O.A.R though.
angi

angi



Jul 30 2008 7:17 PM

Hey Mike-
Saw you play again with O.A.R.in Rochester Hills, MI. You are amazing!!! You have so much frickin talent and energy. You are so much fun to watch and listen to. I am honestly amazed at how talented you truly are. O.A.R is probably ecstatic to have you play with them. Tell them to give you more props though (ha ha). Will be seeing you again soon in Columbus if you will be playing with them there.
No Tale Lights..

No Tale Lights..



Apr 27 2008 6:09 AM

hey.. it was a real pleasure meeting you in lexington, KY last wednesday..the show was amazing!!..
Don't get mad, get Jessica.

Jessica Kindron



Apr 20 2008 3:08 AM

hey mike, saw the show and canisius college in buffalo...so happy to see you playing with oar again this tour! show was awesome and you sounded great as always on rhythm! hope to see you again soon!
Jonathan Berman

Jonathan Berman



Apr 16 2008 12:43 PM

What's up Mike? Have a good tour with O to the A to the R this summer... let me know if you will be doing any shows on your own, and hope you are well! Folks really dig that CD- sweet!
sally

sally



Apr 3 2008 7:05 PM

When can we see you? Any gigs in NYC lined up?
Brad muthafuckin Holland

Brad muthafuckin Holland



Mar 19 2008 5:53 PM

you and me covered in kix cereal...

just an idea for a video.

hey, ya doin well? cooooooool
Timothy Moffett > One Man Rock Orchestra

Timothy Moffett > One Man Rock Orchestra



Mar 21 2008 11:04 AM

hello from Dallas!
McDreamy

McDreamy



Feb 26 2008 6:14 AM

what can i say about mikel paris that hasn't already been said. mikel your a beast, i inspire to be only a fraction of what u r. seen u seven times with o.a.r. and i'm blown away show. come 2 cincy so we can c u solo. good luck and thanks for everything
jason-michael

jason-michael



Feb 19 2008 8:25 PM

Hey Mikel,

WHERE YOU AT?!?!?!?!
Anna Zoe

Anna Zoe



Feb 18 2008 6:59 PM

sounds good mikel!! hope all is well and keep up the hard work ... check out my new music if you get a chance!

**anna zoe :)
Urban Preacher

Urban Preacher



Jan 20 2008 4:47 PM

Thanks for the add! Here's to your success.

--Urban Preacher
Tina

Tina



Jan 23 2008 3:57 PM

hope to see you at ODU and VA TECH!!!!
Chas

Chas



Dec 31 2007 9:05 PM

Happy new years bro...all the best in 08 ...
Tommy

Tommy



Dec 12 2007 4:58 PM

I lost my soul somewhere on the road. But im gunna get it back real soon
Mike, would you get it back for me?
Karma Satu

Karma Satu



Dec 18 2007 4:41 PM

Mikel,
Best wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas! Looking forward to seeing you next year.
Cheers,
Satu
Brad muthafuckin Holland

Brad muthafuckin Holland



Nov 30 2007 2:02 PM

i made you...

...never forget.

naw, im just playin. sup.
Karma Satu

Karma Satu



Nov 26 2007 8:30 PM

Mikel,
How are you? I hope everything's going your way. My ex's wife got me a killer autographed O.A.R. poster, except your signature is missing. I hope you can add to it in '08!
Cheers,
Satu
Aleph Godol

Aleph Godol



Nov 3 2007 7:58 PM

Great show last night. Once again, your shows seem to never fail my expectations. I know you said you are working on some new songs so I am excited to hear them. You should check into the Starland Ballroom in Sayerville, NJ. It is maybe twice the size as the main space in the knitting factory and is a nice atmosphere.
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