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.
HiHowAreYa
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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.
